SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria

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

Scholarships are awarded to pupils who have the potential to make an outstanding contribution to Sport at Wells. Candidates should already be playing sport both inside and outside of school, whether via the club or county route. Our top Sport Scholarships will go to candidates of County standard or above.

Benefits and expectations

Overview of performance sports at Wells

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 fundamental movement assessment
• An interview with a member of our Sport Department
• At least two games activity sessions in their preferred sports

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

Scholars will habitually enter the programme at the aspirational level and aspire to progress through the levels throughout their time on the programme. Our Elite Scholars are currently performing at national level. All Sport Scholars will receive a formal review of their progress and performance in November of Year 8 and November of Year 11.

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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].

Please note that you may apply for multiple scholarships. If successful, you can receive one financial scholarship and an additional honorary scholarship.