Scholarships
Sixth Form Academic Scholarship Examination: Wednesday 25 February 2009
Solihull School offers a substantial number of scholarships each year for the Sixth Form. The scholarships range in value from 50% to 10% of fees for the two years. There are specific scholarships for Music, for Art and Design, and for Design and Technology, but all the other academic scholarships are awarded on the basis of written papers in a wide range of subjects. 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 in non-scientific subjects is the Bushell Scholarship. Candidates applying for a Science or Mathematics Scholarship must take two papers, either Mathematics and Mathematics II or Mathematics and Science. Candidates taking other subjects must take a subject paper from the subjects listed on the application form, plus a General Paper, which is compulsory. The General Paper lasts for one hour and will involve a choice of essay questions on topical issues.
A predicted grade A at GCSE is the minimum requirement for applying for any of the Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded in a particular subject and successful candidates will be expected to take that subject for A Level in both sixth form years.
Candidates may apply for any or all of the Scholarships.
Art & Design Scholarship
The maximum value of this scholarship is 50% remission of fees. Candidates must submit a folio of work and a sketch book. In addition there is a two-hour objective drawing test. The assessments will take place during March.
Design & Technology Scholarship
The maximum value of this scholarship is 50% remission of fees. Candidates will be expected to deal with a problem by producing a solution and a complete artefact or system. They should also be able to discuss design issues in a wider field than simply their GCSE Design & Technology, and should bring design folios and practical work to an interview, which will take place during March.
Music Scholarships
The maximum value of these scholarships is 50% remission of fees. Successful candidates at this age are usually post-Grade 8. The Director of Music is always glad to interview prospective candidates informally before the scholarship tests and talk to parents. The Music Scholarships will take place on Thursday 26 February and Friday 27 March 2009. Applications forms are available from the Admissions Secretary, Mrs Janice Edwards (telephone 0121 705 4273).
The closing date for applications is Friday 6 February 2009.
(Candidates must also complete a REGISTRATION FORM).