Scholarships, Exhibitions and Awards for entry at 13+

 

The following points apply to all individual awards:

 

a) candidates must be over 12 and under 14 on 1st September of the year of entry. Age is taken into consideration when making decisions about all Scholarships, Exhibitions and Awards;

 

b) Exhibitions and Awards are conditional upon candidates achieving the required standard at

Common Entrance or Bradfield Entrance Examinations

 

c)  the closing date for entries is mid January of the year of entry for the candidate;

 

d) all Awards may be considered for augmentation up to 100% of full fees if need be                    shown at any stage. Please write to the Headmaster for details;

 

e) all Awards are made for a maximum of five years and are subject to continued good behaviour and industry

 

Stevens Academic Scholarships

 

Up to five are awarded annually.

 

The Examinations are held at Bradfield College over three days during the last week in February and will be the Common Academic Scholarship Examinations set by the Independent Schools Examination Board. These are intended to be academically challenging, but are based on the Common Entrance syllabus. In addition, there is a Bradfield General Paper.

 

There are papers in the following subjects:                                    

English                                      (90 minutes)

Mathematics                             (90 minutes)

French                                       (90 minutes)

Religious Studies                   (60 minutes)

Geography                                (60 minutes)

Science                                     (90 minutes)

History                                       (60 minutes)

Latin                                           (60 minutes

Bradfield General Paper        (90 minutes)

Spanish (optional)                  (90 minutes)

German (optional)                  (90 minutes)

Greek (optional)                      (60 minutes)

 

Those candidates who have not followed the ISEB syllabus are able to sit the Bradfield Scholarship. In addition to written papers, all candidates have short speaking assessments in Modern Languages and sit an IQ test. There is also an interview with the Headmaster about interests, reading and wider learning, and an interview with the Admissions Tutor.

 

Candidates may offer Art, Music and Design in support of their Scholarship application; these are assessed at the College. Those offering Music should play at least one instrument, or sing, at Grade III standard or higher and have experience playing or singing in ensembles at their prep school. Candidates offering Art and/or Design are expected to submit a portfolio. Further details are available on request.

   

The Awards are made for academic ability and potential across the subjects, and/or for outstanding performance in one of these five subject areas: Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Modern Languages and Classics: the Greeker Scholarship. The latter is a reflection of the long tradition of Classics at the College and is named after its famous Greek Theatre.

 

Parents who desire for their son or daughter the status of Scholar, but who are prepared to waive all or part of the emoluments of the Award, are urged to do this so that the money so saved may be applied to the relief of those in greater need.

 

Honorary Scholarships conferring the status and privileges of a Scholar are awarded at the end of the Fifth Form, following the publication of GCSE results.  

 

Music Scholarships

 

Up to five are awarded annually up to 50% of fees, plus free tuition on up to three instruments. In addition, two Music Exhibitions may be awarded annually. Awards are conditional upon attaining a satisfactory standard at Common Entrance.

 

Candidates sit the Music Examination during the last week of January. Candidates are required to meet the following criteria: to offer two pieces of at least Grade V standard in their first instrument and be able to offer a second instrument; to play at sight; to do aural tests of about Grade V-VI standard; and to sit a theory paper with the aid of a keyboard (the grades correspond to those of the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music).

 

Music Scholars and Exhibitioners are expected to study music to at least GCSE, to participate fully in all College music activities, to direct musical groups, assist at rehearsals, and play a part in organising and leading music in their houses.

 

Consideration will be given to any motivated young musicians who show promise, are enthusiastic about their music-making and who will make a contribution to the College’s wide-ranging musical programme.

 

Candidates have an interview with the Headmaster about their musical interests and an interview with the Admissions Tutor.

 

Dr Gray Bradfield Exhibitions

 

Up to eight are awarded annually.

 

The Exhibitions are awarded for a combination of academic merit and distinction in Music, Sport or Drama, or a combination of these. Achievements in other extra-curricular activities will also be taken into account. The College would expect candidates either to be in the Scholarship stream at preparatory school or to be of such a standard that a mark of 65% + will be achieved at Common Entrance. Candidates are encouraged to sit Higher Tier papers and this will be taken into account when making the overall assessment. Those candidates not taking Common Entrance are expected to reach a comparable standard. The assessment takes place at the College over two days in the Lent Term. The academic exercise consists of an IQ test and papers in Mathematics and English. There are also practical exercises in Sport, Music and Drama, as appropriate. Those offering Music should play at least one instrument, or sing, at Grade III standard or higher and have experience playing or singing in ensembles at their prep school. Candidates have an interview with the Headmaster about their wider interests and an interview with the Admissions Tutor.

 

Sports Awards

 

Up to five are awarded annually.

 

Candidates are expected to be outstanding in one or more sports and to make a significant contribution to this area of College life. Awards are conditional upon attaining a satisfactory standard at Common Entrance.

 

The assessment takes place at the College on a single day in February and there is a focus on the candidates’ chosen sports as well as their general sporting prowess. Should candidates wish to be observed prior to this, early submission of entry forms is necessary.

 

Candidates have an interview with the Headmaster about their sporting interests and an interview with the Admissions Tutor.

 

Charles Lepper Drama Award

 

The College has a long and distinguished tradition of Drama and this award (one per year) is made in honour of an outstanding OB, teacher and Director of Drama, Charles Lepper. The award is conditional upon attaining a satisfactory standard at Common Entrance.

 

The assessment will take place at the College on a single day in February, and candidates will be tested on their ability to express themselves both physically and verbally. Candidates may prepare a short piece of their own choice, but this will form only a small part of the overall assessment. A portfolio outlining information about the drama career to date should be brought to the College on the day.

 

Candidates will have an interview with the Headmaster about their theatrical interests and an interview with the Admissions Tutor.

 

Art Awards

 

Up to four are awarded annually.

 

The Art School at the College is well-equipped to provide pupils with a good grounding in Fine Art; the essential qualities looked for in prospective candidates and their work are an obvious enthusiasm for the subject, self-motivation and evidence of sensitivity, sound observation skills and a developed imagination.

 

Art candidates should send a portfolio of their work, including sketch books and any 3-D work or photographs, where relevant, in advance of a practical examination at the College on a Saturday in early February. Candidates will discuss their work in a formal interview with the Director of Art. The Headmaster and Admissions Tutor hold informal, relaxed interviews during the course of the afternoon.

 

Art candidates’ portfolios should be sent by the end of January of the year of entry to the Director of Art.

 

Design Awards

 

Up to two are awarded annually.  

 

The College’s well-equipped Design Centre has a long tradition of developing designers and technically-able young people. Amongst the qualities sought in prospective candidates are self-motivation, evidence of technical skill and a flair for design.

 

Candidates will be sent a design brief at least three weeks before the date of the examination, so that they may research the topic in readiness. A portfolio of work should be brought to the College on the day of the assessment which will be on a Saturday in early February.  Candidates have a formal interview with the Head of Design and Technology about their work, and the Headmaster and Admissions Tutor hold informal, relaxed interviews during the course of the afternoon.