Scholarships
SOLIHULL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS 2012
Academic Scholarship Examination: Tuesday 21 February
Solihull School offers a substantial number of Sixth Form Scholarships each year. The number of awards and their value is at the discretion of the Headmaster.
The majority of scholarships are awarded on the basis of written papers.
Candidates taking arts subjects must take a paper from the subjects listed on the application form, plus a General Paper. The General Paper will involve a choice of essay questions on topical issues. A candidate for a Maths Scholarship will take two Maths papers; a Science Scholarship candidate will take one Science paper and a Maths paper. A number of the scholarships are named scholarships, funded by bequest. For example, the top scholarship in Maths and Science is the Ansell Scholarship and the top scholarship for the arts subjects is the Bushell Scholarship.
In addition, there are specific practical scholarships for:
• Art and Design
• Design and Technology
• Music
Art & Design Scholarship
Candidates must submit a folio of work and a sketch book and are expected to discuss relevant issues more widely than is required for GCSE. In addition, there is a two-hour objective drawing test. The assessments will take place on 22, 23 and 24 February.
Design & Technology Scholarship
Candidates must submit a folio of work and practical work and are expected to discuss relevant issues more widely than is required for GCSE. In addition, candidates are expected to tackle a problem by producing a solution and a complete artefact or system. The assessments will take place on 24 February.
Practical Music Scholarships
Candidates at this age are usually post-Grade 8. The auditions will take place on 27 February. A separate application form is available from the Admissions Secretary, Mrs Janice Edwards (telephone 0121 705 4273).
The minimum requirement for applying for any of the Scholarships is a predicted grade A at GCSE in that subject. Scholarships are awarded in a particular subject and successful candidates will be expected to take that subject through to A2 Level.
Candidates may apply for only one of the Scholarships listed. However, the practical Music Scholarship may be taken in addition.
The closing date for applications 31 January 2012.