Criteria for Academic Scholarships
- 2 references
- 3 Essay questions
- Personal statement (< 500 words)
- Scholarship question (<500 words)
- Leadership essay (< 500 words)
- CAT score = or > 133
- For students applying for Year 10, 11 and 13: GL Data in Y9 and Y10 to be Stanine 8 or above in English, Maths and or Science
- For students applying for Year 12: 10 or more GCSEs taken with scores of 7-9’s or A to A*
What will we offer?
Our Fortes School will create an environment conducive for a scholar’s growth. A Fortes School will:
• Ensure that the student receives guidance to develop a strong character and becomes a well-rounded individual
• Ensure the student has adequate support to perform academically
• Ensure opportunities to explore leadership positions within the Student Leadership Team
• Ensure opportunities to participate in activities outside the curriculum
• Provide an environment that encourages the student to achieve the highest academic standards
What do we expect from a scholar?
We would like to set expectations with the scholar on performance during the scholarship year. This is essential for the Scholarship Performance Review.
- Consistent commitment to growth and development
- Active participation in internal and external activities. For example, the World Scholar’s Cup, MUN, TEDx, Duke of Edinburgh, Internships, social work among others
- To act as a brand ambassador of the school across all platforms. For example, social media, PR, videos, etc.
- To be in the 95 percentile of their Year Group (for Year 10 and 12)
- To achieve Level 7-9 in all their GCSE subjects (for Year 11)