16+ Scholarships and Awards
| Scholarships / Awards | Closing Dates |
| 16+ Academic Scholarships Tuesday 15th November 2011 |
Tuesday 1st November 2011 |
| 16+ All-rounder Awards Art, Drama, Music, Sport Tuesday 15th November 2011 |
Tuesday 1st November 2011 |
| 16+ Music Awards Wednesday 1st February 2012 |
Friday 20th January 2012 |
| 16+ Sports Awards Tuesday 15th November 2011 |
Tuesday 1st November 2011 |
Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships are sat in November and will include papers in English, and Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning. Candidates are also asked to declare a specialist subject of their choice. This will usually be in a subject that they are seriously considering for ‘A’ level. They will also be interviewed.
All-rounder Awards
Candidates who can offer a high standard in a specialist area and who are also of proven academic merit, as determined by the Scholarship examinations, can enter for an all-rounder award. These are taken at the same time as the academic awards. Candidates will sit the academic scholarship in November and will, in addition, be tested in their specialist area(s). Skills in the following areas may be considered:
Art
Candidates should bring their portfolio with them and they will be interviewed by the Director of Art.
Drama
Candidates should prepare in advance, a short monologue of no more than two minutes. Candidates will be seen individually for a further 5-10 minutes. If there are more than 3 candidates they will also be asked to participate in group activity lasting about 20 minutes.
Music
Candidates should be able to offer two instruments and will be asked to play/sing two contrasting pieces of their own choice. They should bring their musical instruments and/or music on the day of the assessment.
Sport
A Curriculum Vitae detailing the candidate’s sporting achievements should be submitted with the scholarship application form. Candidates will be interviewed by the Director of Sport.
Foundation Awards
Blundell's is fortunate to be able to offer Foundation awards to applicants whose parents need financial assistance to afford a place at the school for their son or daughter.
Assessment will be through the 16+ scholarship examination and a means test form. Candidates are requested to visit the school before the closing date for the 16+ examinations.
Music Awards
Music awards at Sixth Form level will be sat in January and will usually entail an audition and interview. Candidates should bring their instruments with them and music for the accompanist if required.
Candidates at 16+ should be able to offer two or more instruments. They are expected to have achieved substantially beyond Grade 5 of the Associated Board. Considerable importance will be attached to general musical knowledge, aural ability and sight reading. Candidates will be required to play two contrasting pieces on their first study plus another piece of their choice on their second study. Music Scholars are expected to make a valuable contribution to the musical life of the School. Parents and Head Teachers are invited to contact the Director of Music for further information and advice.
Sport Awards
Sports Awards are offered for excellence in sport. A Curriculum Vitae detailing the candidate’s sporting achievements must be submitted with the scholarship application form. School reports will be requested in support of the candidate’s application and candidates will be interviewed.
Awards will be made to those who will make an active contribution to the sporting life of the school. They will be expected to provide leadership at their own level and will have achieved or be of a standard to achieve representative honours at County, Regional or National level.
For further information please contact Mrs E Thane: -
Tel: 01884 232310
Email: e.thane@blundells.org