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DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS

Every year we award a number of Scholarships to recognise current talent and potential in a wide variety of fields. In addition to a financial award, our Scholars receive enhanced educational opportunities and privileges to help them develop their talents. Watch the video to find out more about our Drama Scholarships and to hear from a Scholar….


Criteria

For entry at Years 7, 9, 10 and Lower Sixth (NB., Year 10 is only applicable for external candidates)

Scholarships will be awarded to pupils who can make a difference to our Drama Department. Candidates should have dramatic experience both inside and outside of school and demonstrate a true passion for drama.

Benefits and expectations

Opportunities Drama Scholar Wells Pupil
Access to high quality drama teaching yes yes
Half termly Scholars’ drama meetings yes no
Participation in School production compulsory optional
GCSE Drama compulsory optional
A Level Theatre Studies compulsory optional
Scholars’ theatre trip yes no
Access to Drama workshops all workshops some workshops

What to expect on the Scholarship Day

  • An interview with their Head of Year or a member of our Senior Management Team
  • A group activity
  • A one to one interview with our Head of Drama (Mr Damian Todres) to include a performance of their two prepared contrasting pieces (one may be musical theatre)
  • All candidates need to submit a list of previous dramatic achievements to [email protected] by the published deadline (see the checklist on our Application Process page)
  • All candidates need to bring a portfolio of programmes, photos or certificates to the assessment day

Financial awards

Scholarship awards are based on current merit. All successful applicants will be awarded a 10% discount on tuition fees. For those candidates who are awarded two Scholarships, the second will be an Honorary Scholarship without an additional financial award.

If you need further financial assistance please see our Bursaries page for details.

Review process

All Drama Scholars will receive a formal review of their progress and performance in November of Year 8 and November of Year 11.

How to apply

Click Here to see our Application Process

Find out more

If you have any questions about our Scholarship Programme for any year of entry, please contact us on 01749 834441 or email [email protected].