Bursaries, Scholarships and Loyalty Fee Remission

All-Rounder Scholarships are awarded to pupils joining the School in Year 7 and 12 and occasionally to exceptional Prep pupils and may be honourary or represent a fee remission normally from 10% to 50%. The level of fee remitted is at the Principals discretion. These scholarships are awarded to candidates who are academically sound, genuine all-rounders with real evidence of potential leadership. Candidates wishing to be considered for a scholarship will be asked to submit school reports and a portfolio reflecting achievements and will be interviewed by the Principal.

Academic Scholarships are awarded to pupils joining the Senior School and occasionally to exceptional Prep pupils and normally represent up to 20% remission on fees. These scholarships are awarded to candidates who have exceptional academic subject skills who show real evidence of potential leadership. Candidates wishing to be considered for an academic scholarship will be asked to submit subject specific school reports and a portfolio reflecting subject achievements and will be interviewed by the Principal.

Art Scholarships are awarded to pupils joining the Senior School and occasionally to exceptional Prep pupils and normally represent up to 20% remission on fees. Candidates wishing to be considered for a scholarship will initially be asked to submit a portfolio of their work for assessment by the Head of Art. The portfolio should reflect the breadth and depth of personal interest in the subject and may include paintings, prints, drawings and photographs of three-dimensional work. Portfolios will be returned. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a scholarship interview and to undertake a still life drawing. All Art Scholars are expected to be fully committed to the school’s art programme.

Sports Scholarships are awarded to pupils joining the School in Year 7 and 12 and occasionally to exceptional Prep pupils and normally represent up to 20% remission on fees. Candidates are expected to show exceptional promise in at least one sport and have an established record of achievement in one of Gosfield School’s principal sports. Candidates will be required to take part in drills and game situations to show evidence of their positional and tactical awareness as well as skill, agility and fitness level. Records of achievement and school recommendations will be taken into consideration. All Sports Scholars are expected to be fully committed to the school’s sports programme.

Cricket Academy Scholarships are awarded to pupils joining the School in Prep and Senior and can represent up to 10% remission on fees for exceptional candidates meeting all of our set criteria. Candidates are expected to show exceptional promise in cricket and have an established record of achievement at school and club levels. Candidates will be required to take part in monitored net sessions to show evidence of their ability as well as skill, agility and fitness level. Records of achievement and school and club recommendations will be taken into consideration. Candidates will be interviewed by the Principal and base line academic assessment will also be undertaken. All Cricket Scholars are expected to be fully committed to the School’s cricket programme, putting school matches ahead of club matches. Scholarship days for our Cricket Academy take place throughout the year and details of the next scholarship day can be found on our website.

Performing Arts Academy Scholarships are awarded to pupils who show exceptional promise in music, drama or dance as well as actual achievement. Candidates will be required to take part in monitored auditions to show evidence of their ability. Records of achievement will also be considered. Candidates will be interviewed by the Head of Performing Arts and the Principal and base line academic assessment will also be undertaken. All Performing Arts Academy Scholars are expected to be ambassadors for the music, dance and drama departments and play active roles in the co-curricular performing arts programmes. Scholarship days for our Performing Arts Academy take place throughout the year and details of the next scholarship day can be found on our website.