The next generation of sports stars

At the Edinburgh Academy we nurture young talent. Edinburgh Academy school sports scholarships are designed to reward excellence. Every year The Edinburgh Academy is delighted to offer a number of school sports scholarships to help children achieve their highest potential.

Sports Scholarships are normally awarded at 4ths (S3) and 6ths (S5). The main sports are rugby, cricket, hockey and athletics. Additionally, enquiries will be considered in sailing, skiing, squash, tennis, golf, fencing, badminton and basketball. Ability in a second sport may also be considered in support of an application for a sports scholarship. The awards are made initially for two years; their continuation being based on satisfactory progress and commitment shown to sports in curricular or co-curricular activities.

Successful candidates for school sports scholarships are likely to have reached, or have the potential to reach, at least district level in their chosen sport. They will be able to contribute fully to the sporting life of the school in at least two out of three terms annually. They will compete for the school and not for their club or other representative side when required by the Director of Sport. They will be an excellent role model for other pupils with their sportsmanship and sense of fair play.

Famous sportsmen who are Alumni

In 2004 Tom Philip became the one hundredth Edinburgh Academical to play international rugby, joining other recent graduates of the Academy XV: Mike Blair (photo top courtesy of Scottish Rugby,) Stuart Moffat, Barry Stewart and Donnie MacFaddyen.

The school has produced oarsmen, amateur golf champions, distinguished cricketers and, more recently, athletes including triple Olympian David Jenkins and Commonwealth Games medallist Jamie Henderson. Mike Ross, selected at under 18 level, is thought to be the first Academical to play for Scotland at football. James Burns played hockey for Scotland (2001). We also have Olympic skiers - the Blyth brothers (Ross at Lake Placid 1980, Mark at Sarajevo 1984), and an Olympic yachtsman, Iain Woolward (Los Angeles 1984).

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School sports scholarship
application and awards procedures

Candidates for school sports scholarships will be interviewed by members of the PE department in the Spring Term.

Candidates for school sports scholarships have no written sports examination; candidates will be assessed on interview and practical assessmentin which applicants for school sports scholarships will undergo a series of physical tests and participate in their best activities. Candidates for school sports scholarship should be completely familiar with rules, tactics and training regimes of their own sports.They should bring their kit and equipment.

Overseas candidates for school sports scholarships will be required to submit written evidence supported by testimonials.

School sports Scholarship Awards are made on the same basis as Academic Scholarships. External candidates for school sports scholarships must also sit the Entrance Examination. These examinations take place in February.

Expert Tuition

The Academy will do everything in its power to help sports scholars to develop their talents and achieve high levels of success. Coaching in major sports at The Academy is of a very high standard. Over the years a great many Academy pupils have gone on to represent their country at senior level (see left column.)

Amount of Award

School sports scholarship awards are made primarily with the purpose of promoting and recognising high achievement. Awards can be supplemented by bursaries to the value of full school fees subject to proven financial need and the terms of our Bursaries Scheme. In appropriate cases up to 100% of tuition fees may be covered where parental means would otherwise be insufficient to meet the fees.

Closing date for school sports scholarship applications is

Wednesday 13^th January 2010.

sports assessments must be complete by

Friday 5^th February 2010.