Sixth Form Scholarships 2021

 The unique academic system at Clifton High School enables academically gifted pupils to develop their intellectual profile in a variety of ways: inside the classroom through the curriculum, through the one-to-one tutorials with their tutor and also through the co-curricular programme. There are a number of financial Scholarships as well as a select number of students who will be invited to join the Scholars Forum as honorary members.  Membership in the Scholars Forum is seen as a prestigious honour at the High School.

Applications are encouraged from candidates who show academic talent in one or more subjects.

All external candidates will be considered for a Scholarship at the point of their application to Clifton High Sixth Form. If the School feels a Scholarship could be offered, evidence and an interview will be required to gain a Scholarship offer.

The value of the scholarship will vary based on the number and strength of the applications received in each subject area. All of those given an award will be expected to contribute to school life throughout their Sixth Form career and to act as role models for their peers and younger pupils of the School in their commitment to and endeavour to excel.  Scholars are expected to participate in The Scholars Forum Programme. Further details on the programme can be found here.  

Selection process

Pupils who are interested in being considered for an award are required to indicate this by means of a letter to the Head of School, which must be received by Wednesday 4^th November, 2020.

The letter should outline;

• what type of scholarship they would like to be considered for (i.e. Biology, History, Mathematics etc.)
• what the pupil has achieved in their chosen academic field to date
• how they intend to continue pursuing this both in and out of school
• what they feel they have to offer the School in their specialist area
• what A level subjects they wish to study

All candidates will have one interview, one with the Head of School, Head of Sixth Form and the Head of the department in which their particular talents lie. 

Interviews will take place between 23^rd November – Friday 4^th December, 2020. Candidates will be informed of their interviews on or by Friday 20^th November, 2020.

In all interviews, the School will be assessing the candidates:

• Abilities in the practical and theoretical aspects of their chosen subject
• Level of commitment to the subject
• Passion for and understanding of the importance of their chosen subject
• Pursuit of their chosen subject outside School as well as in school life
• Willingness to contribute to school life in their chosen subject
• Ability to set an example of leadership and excellence in their chosen subject

Decisions about awards will be announced by Friday 11^th December, 2020

Sports, Creative Arts, Performing Arts and Realising Individual Brilliance Awards for Clifton High School Sixth Form 2021

There are some pupils who may feel that their particular talents or abilities lie in the area of sports, creative arts or performing arts or are more individual and do not necessarily fall under a traditional academic field. The School has always valued such talents and so offers these pupils the opportunity to apply for a Sixth Form Award based on practical aptitude in one of these areas:

Sports Award covers performance in P.E., Athletics and Games.

Creative Arts covers Art and Product Design.

Performing Arts covers Drama and Music.

Realising Individual Brilliance covers a unique skill, talent or passion that adds to the Clifton High Community

Pupils applying for a Creative or Performing Arts Award are expected to focus on one of the following disciplines:  Art, Drama, Music or Product Design.

Pupils who are given Creative and Performing Arts Awards are expected to study the subject for which the award is given at A level. In the case of applicants for an award in Music, continued study of music at a high level, such as for Associated Board grades, may be substituted for A level Music. All those given an award will be expected to contribute to school life in their specialist area throughout their sixth form career and to act as role models for their peers and juniors in their commitment to and endeavour in their specialist field. 

Pupils who are given a Realising Individual Brilliance Award are expected to continue development in their chosen area both in and out of School, promoting and sharing their knowledge and the benefits of their unique field, passion or talent with the school community.

Students who already hold an Academic Scholarship or a Sports, Drama, Music or Art Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a Sports, Creative Arts or Performing Arts Award in the Sixth Form.

Selection process

Students who are interested in being considered for an award are required to indicate this by means of a letter to the Head of School which must be received by Wednesday 4^th November, 2020.

The letter should outline;

• which award they would like to be considered for
• what the students have achieved in their chosen field to date,
• how they intend to continue pursuing this both in and out of school
• what they feel they have to offer the School in their specialist area
• what A level subjects they wish to study

All candidates will have one interview, one with the Head of School, Head of Sixth Form and the Head of Department in which their particular talents lie. 

Interviews will take place between Monday 23^rd November – Friday 4^th December, 2020.

Candidates will be informed of their interviews on or by Friday 20^th November, 2020.

In all interviews, the School will be assessing the candidate’s:

• Abilities in the practical (not theoretical) aspects of their chosen subject
• Level of commitment to the subject
• Passion for and understanding of the importance of their chosen subject
• Pursuit of their chosen subject outside school as well as in school life
• Willingness to contribute to school life in their chosen subject
• Ability to set an example of leadership and excellence in their chosen subject

Decisions about awards will be announced by Friday 11^th December, 2020.

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