Scholarships

Overview

To celebrate the academic abilities and intellectual dexterity of pupils joining The Royal School, each year we offer a number of academic scholarships.

Academic Scholarships for Year 7 are awarded based on English and Maths entrance papers and an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Sixth Form Academic Scholarships may be offered to applicants based on the results of an age-appropiate academic assessment and an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Academic Scholars are expected to be diligent in their approach to their studies, lead the way in class discussions, read around topics outside of lessons and go above and beyond where they can.

There is no application process for an Academic Scholarship. These are awarded to those pupils who reach the highest standard in the entrance assessments and show the greatest potential for growth.

Overview

Here at The Royal School, we pride ourselves on our excellent Art provision and would like to hear from potential scholars who possess the technical ability and creativity to stretch themselves and contribute to the cultural life of the school. Art Scholars benefit from an enrichment programme which includes workshops and masterclasses, visits to galleries and museums, plus the opportunity to complete the Arts Award programme and present their work at Art events.

Opportunities

Those who are successful will be expected to immerse themselves in their subject through regular attendance at Art Clubs and open studio sessions, participation in art-related workshops and masterclasses, as well as assistance at Open Events as appropriate, providing a role model within lessons and mentoring within the department. We believe that independent thought, creativity and experimentation are valuable, life-enhancing skills and many of our Art Scholars go on to pursue further studies and careers in Fine Art, Architecture and Design.

Guidelines for Art Scholarship Candidates

Potential candidates are asked to submit a portfolio of recent work in a range of media, completed in the last two years, for assessment. With this application form candidates should include a covering letter telling us why they believe they would be a successful Art scholar outlining their interest and the inspiration for their work.

This work may include:

• No more than 3 sheets of 2D work in an A2 or A1 portfolio, including examples of drawings and paintings from observation (still life, portraits or landscapes) as well as imaginative pieces
• Examples of 3D work (photographs, rather than the work itself, please)
• Examples of photography, textiles and printmaking
• At least one sketchbook

Candidates are shortlisted based on these submissions and invited for interview. Here they are expected to discuss an artwork by another artist and to complete a one-hour drawing task set by the Art Department.

If your child wishes to apply for a Year 7, Year 12 Art Scholarship, please request a Scholarship application form from admissions@royal.surrey.sch.uk

Overview

The Music Department at The Royal School is an inclusive department, which seeks to provide every budding musician with as many opportunities as possible. Scholars are expected to join all extra-curricular groups relevant to their instrument/voice and are given numerous opportunities to perform both inside and outside of school. Scholars are also encouraged to form their own groups with other musicians.

Opportunities

Performance opportunities vary each year but can include any of the following: informal Lunchtime Concerts, Assemblies, Inter-House Music Competition, large scale concerts, external community concerts, Christmas Carol Service, The Annual National Service for Seafarers in St. Paul’s Cathedral and Evensong in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Guidelines for Music Scholarship Candidates

Candidates applying for Music Scholarships are required to be at a minimum standard of Grade 4 for Year 7 and Grade 7 or above for Year 12 entry, though it is not essential that exams have been taken. They may offer up to three instruments, including voice, in which case one piece per instrument is sufficient.

Music Scholarships are awarded based on performance, potential and enthusiasm; discussion, therefore, plays a significant part in the audition process.

Application Process

Those who only offer one instrument should prepare two contrasting pieces/ songs. Applicants with a talent for composition/song writing will also be considered and should provide recordings and scores of two contrasting original compositions. Recordings should be on either CD/USB or performed live at the scholarship assessment.

With this application form candidates should include a covering letter telling us why they believe they would be a successful music scholar. Candidates might wish to tell us about the contribution they make to music at their school, musical groups in which they perform outside school, what they love about music or what they feel you could offer to the musical life of The Royal. References or letters of support from their instrumental or music teacher(s) for each instrument should also be submitted as part of the application.

The school will provide an accompanist or a CD player for backing tracks, though candidates are welcome to bring their own accompanist.

If your child wishes to apply for a Year 7, Year 12 Music Scholarship, please request a Scholarship application form from admissions@royal.surrey.sch.uk

Actors or Musical Theatre performers may apply for a Performing Arts Scholarship at The Royal School.

Opportunities

Performing Arts Scholars can expect varied, exciting, and challenging opportunities to develop their creative abilities.

• Yearly Scholars Showcase
• 1 inclusive whole school production
• 1 Upper School play
• 1 Lower School play
• LAMDA lessons up to Gold Medal (incur an additional charge)
• Theatre trips to see a varied, interesting programme of live performance (incur an additional charge)

Guidelines for Performing Arts Scholarship Candidates

Candidates will have been involved in performing arts at their current school and/or in clubs outside school. This must be supported and documented by evidence from their external teacher or club. They should be able to demonstrate a passion and talent for drama and musical theatre.

Application Process

Candidates are expected to prepare a solo performance; this can be a poem, monologue, or a song from a published musical to be accompanied by a backing track.

The solo performance must be prepared in advance and should last up to two minutes in length.
Candidates will be auditioned by our Director of Creative Arts and should be prepared to workshop the piece.

As part of the assessment process candidates will be involved in an interview with a member of our Performing Arts Team where we expect candidates to communicate their passion for performance and explore what they think they will bring as a scholar to the department.

With this application form candidates should include a covering letter telling us why they believe they would be a successful creative arts scholar. Candidates might wish to tell us about the contribution they make to the creative arts at their school, theatre groups in which they perform outside school, what they love about performing or what they feel they could offer to the creative arts department at The Royal. References or letters of support may be submitted as part of the application.

If your child wishes to apply for a Year 7, Year 12 Performing Arts Scholarship, please request a Scholarship application form from admissions@royal.surrey.sch.uk

Overview

Our Sports Scholarship recognises candidates who exhibit skills in a given sport and strong leadership potential. Scholars are expected to be active and positive contributors to the school’s sporting life throughout the year, setting an impeccable example on and off the field of play. Scholars will receive support in training and help in balancing the demands of academic and sporting commitments during their school life. Opportunities to attend testing events and lectures on the fine points such as nutrition and mind set will be given, where the opportunities arise.

Opportunities

Sports scholars should be willing to make an excellent contribution to school life, to show commitment and by being role models to their peers, setting an impeccable example on and off the field of play, attending practices, Super Saturdays and being available for all fixtures. There can also be the opportunity for scholars to support teachers with younger year groups in a coaching capacity to gain valuable experience. 

Guidelines for Sport Scholarship Candidates

Applicants will be team sport players so they can support our major sports. These are: hockey, netball, football, cricket, and basketball. Ideally, athletes will be involved in the sport's national governing bodies player pathway or be playing at a suitable, comparable competitive club standard.  

Application Process

This should comprise of a covering letter telling us why they believe they would be a successful sports scholar. In this letter candidates should tell us about any teams that they have been a member of over the last academic year in their present school and give details of any sporting activities that they pursue outside of school (including any relevant levels achieved). Candidates should summarise the contribution they make to the sporting life of their school and/or local clubs currently and include any other supporting documentation that they feel will help demonstrate their sporting ability. Please also include a reference(s) or letter(s) of support from a PE (Physical Education) teacher and/or any relevant coaches.

The assessment will involve the following elements: 

1. A series of fitness tests

2. Competitive drills/matches in one of our major sports  

3. An interview

If your child wishes to apply for a Year 7, Year 12 Sports Scholarship, please request a Scholarship application form from admissions@royal.surrey.sch.uk