Scholarships
The Ethos of Scholarship at Blundell's
Any great school should nurture academic performance through encouragement of scholarship and scholarly example. At Blundell's there are a number of awards aimed at encouraging academic excellence across a range of disciplines. We expect our scholars to lead by example and believe that their natural enthusiasm will draw out the best in those around them. Blundell’s has a range of awards which reflect the diverse talents and enthusiasms of pupils today. Academic awards are made to those who show a high level of academic success and a burning intellectual curiosity. We also reward those who offer leadership and talent at sport, music, art and the performing arts. All-rounder Awards, known as Popham Awards, exist for those who show talent and potential across several areas; all pupils must, of course, display a keenness for the classroom.
Scholars and Award holders at Blundell's are expected to lead by example. Each year performance is reviewed, thus giving them and us a time to reflect on the successes of the year and an opportunity to set targets for the year ahead. We can therefore develop strategies to ensure the award holder is being challenged but also guided and supported.
Peter Blundell Foundation Awards
Blundell's is fortunate to be able to offer means tested Foundation Awards to applicants, whose parents need financial assistance to afford a place at the school for their son or daughter. With these awards, the Governors wish to reflect the spirit of Peter Blundell’s vision. Prospective candidates are required to apply in conjunction with applications for any of the award categories. These must be accompanied by a Statement of Financial Means Form obtainable from the Registrars. The application for a Foundation Award is then considered if the candidate is successful in securing an award in any of the categories. Funding from the Peter Blundell Foundation can top up any award up to a maximum of 100% of the annual school fees.
All scholarship applicants must be registered (including a £50.00 fee) prior to sitting the relevant examinations, except for Foundation applicants who are exempt from the fee.
For all Scholarship Application Forms and enquiries, please contact Mrs E Thane: -
Tel: 01884 232310
Email: e.thane@blundells.org
Scholarship Dates for entry in September 2012
| Scholarship / Award | Application Closing Date | Meeting / Examination Date |
| Sixth Form Scholarship (Academic & All-rounder) | Tues 1st November 2011 | Tues 15th November 2011 |
| Sixth Form Sport Award | ||
| 11+ Entrance & Scholarship Examination | Mon 12th December 2011 | Sat 14th January 2012 |
| Music Scholarship (11+, 13+ & 16+) | Fri 20th January 2012 | Weds 1st February 2012 |
| 13+ Sport Award | Tues 7th February 2012 | Tues 28th February 2012 |
| 13+ Academic Scholarship | Tues 6th – Weds 7th March 2012 | |
| 13+ All-Rounder Awards | Weds 7th – Thurs 8th March 2012 | |
| 13+ Performing Arts Awards | Thurs 8th March 2012 | |
| 13+ Art Scholarship | Fri 9th March 2012 |