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The Directors may award Bursaries (i.e. financial support) to pupils whose family may not otherwise be in a position to consider the school. Such awards will normally be offered only to pupils in the Senior School, and will be reviewed annually. The following sequence will apply:
• The parent or carer applies for a place on behalf of daughter or son.
• If support is needed, the parent or carer will be asked to complete a full statement of fi nancial circumstances, giving details of income and capital assets.
• The statement will be assessed and assistance offered at an appropriate level.
We emphasise that the aim of this support is to help families who genuinely cannot afford the full cost of an Academy education. No guarantee of assistance can be made: the Academy must ensure that it operates within prudent financial parameters.
Bursaries: Existing Pupils
There are available certain bursaries to help deserving pupils already in the school to continue their education at the Academy when, through unforeseen circumstances, parents find it difficult or impossible to pay the full fees. Awards are made by the Directors after consideration of each case.
Financial Need
Help may be given to those who suffer reduced circumstances whilst children are at the school.
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(Primary 1 upwards, 4.5 to 10.6 years old on entry)..jpg)
(Secondary 2, 12.6 to 13.5 years old on entry).jpg)
(Primary 7 and Senior 1, 10.6 to 12.5 years old on entry).
(Secondary 3 and Secondary 4, 13.6 to 15.5 years old on entry).jpg)
(Secondary 5, 15.6+ years old on entry) .jpg)
One of the scholarships in the Geits, Seconds, or Thirds may be offered for art. There is no art examination paper, but interviews will be held and the candidates should bring a portfolio. Candidates for art scholarships will sit the same papers as academic scholarship candidates in addition to demonstrating their abilities in their chosen field..gif)
The Duncan Pettigrew Art Scholarship is offered to a boy or girl in the final year at preparatory school or primary school. Art scholarship candidates will have an interview with portfolio in February..jpg)
The Cheverton Art Scholarship is open to candidates for entry to the Sixth Form (Senior 5). Candidates for this art scholarship will also sit entrance papers in two subjects at the time of the Sixth Form Scholarship Examination. Art scholarship candidates will have an interview and assessment of their portfolio at that time..jpg)
One or more A L F Smith Music Scholarships may be awarded to candidates of sufficient promise, on the same basis as academic and art candidates. There is no music scholarship written examination; candidates for music scholarships will be assessed on interview, report and audition. Music scholarship holders receive free tuition with school staff in two instruments, in addition to the fee remission. Candidates for music scholarships will sit the same papers as academic scholarship candidates in addition to demonstrating their abilities in their chosen field..jpg)
The sports scholarships are intended for outstanding performers in a variety of sporting fields. The school is looking for the next generation to gain representative honours and follow in the footsteps of Academy pupils Michael Blair (rugby), Stuart Moffat (cricket and rugby), Georgina Usher (fencing) and countless others. One scholarship is available in each secondary age group. Candidates for sports scholarships will sit the same papers as academic scholarship candidates in addition to demonstrating their abilities in their chosen field.