DearPotentialSTAHSScholar,
AtSTAHSweareproudtoencourageand celebratecreativity,innovationandsuccess Wethinkbeyondtheordinary,wechallenge ourselvesandeachothertostrivefor excellenceinallwedo,butnotatthe expenseofjoy,kindnessandgenerosityof spirit
ThevibrantSTAHSScholarshipProgramme embodiesthisethosandispreparing Scholarstohaveameaningfulimpactonthe world Wehavehighexpectationsofour Scholarsandtheyplayavitalrolein modellingandchampioningthevaluesthat areatthecoreofmakingusoneoftheUK’s leadingindependentschools Inreturnwe providethemwithtailormadementoring, collaborativeandindependentdevelopment opportunities,andspecialistsupportintheir chosenfield.
WehaveanumberofScholarshipsavailable andvariouspointsatwhichincomingor currentpupilscanapplytobecomeaSTAHS Scholar.AlthoughSTAHSScholarsspecialise inoneormoreareasofscholarship,we expectthemalsotomaintaintheirinterests inotheraspectsofschoollife,sothatthey benefitfromtherangeofopportunitieson offer.
representingthespiritofteamworkoffthe pitch Weseekskilledartists,passionate musiciansandconfidentactorswhoproduce thehighestqualityworkandwhosetechnical andartisticprowesscanbeclearly demonstratedonstageorinanexhibition Weseekstudentswhoseacademicinterests andtalentcannotbeconfinedtothetaught curriculum Ifthesestatementsapplytoyou, IencourageyoutoapplytobecomeaSTAHS Scholarandwishyouthebestofluckinyour application
WeawardScholarshipstothosewhostrive tobetheverybesttheycanbeandwhoset anexampleforourotherpupils Welookfor athleteswhonotonlysucceedonthepitch, butalsocarrythemselveswithintegrity,
AnnMassey HeadofSTAHSSenior
PROGRAMMEOVERVIEW WHOISASTAHSSCHOLAR? ScholarsatSTAHSarelikelytohaveinnateabilityandtalent,butfarmoreimportantly,theyhaveagenuineloveoflearningand astrongcommitmenttotheirareaofspecialism Scholarsregularlygoaboveandbeyondintheirwork–notoutofasenseof duty,butbecausetheyfeelcompelledtostrivetoachievetheveryhighestofstandards Scholarsdemonstratepassionand enthusiasmforlearningandimprovingthroughthechallengestheytakeon,thesuper-andco-curricularactivitiesthey participateinand–particularlyintheSixthForm–theleadershipopportunitiestheyseize Scholarsmayormaynothave careeraspirationsintheirspecialistarea,buttheyarekeentodeveloptheirskillsbecausetheylovewhattheydo
WHATTYPESOFSCHOLARSHIPARETHERE? Candidatesmayputthemselvesforwardforasmanyscholarshipsastheymeetthecriteriafor;theexceptionbeingYear7 AcademicScholarshipcandidateswhoareidentifiedbasedontheiradmissionsexaminationsoracademicrecordatSTAHSPrep andareinvitedtotheAcademicScholarshipAssessmentDay EntrypointsforSTAHSscholarshipsareinYear7,Year10and Year12,withassessmenttakingplacetheprecedingacademicyear Thenumberandtypeofscholarshipsawardedeachyear willbeattheSchool’sdiscretionandinformationcanbefoundintheSTAHSAdmissionsPolicydocumentBursariesand Scholarships,whichisavailableonourwebsiteatstahsorguk/admissionsorbyrequestfromtheAdmissionsTeam (admissions@stahsorguk) Itisrecommendedthatinternalcandidatesspeakwiththeirrelevantsubjectteachersorthe AssistantHeadAcademicDevelopmentforadviceonwhethertoapplyforascholarship OurScholarshipProgrammeis inclusive,withmanyeventsandactivitiesopentoallpupils Candidatesareremindedthattherearenumerousopportunitiesfor allpupilstodemonstratescholarshipeveniftheyarenotformallynamedaScholar STAHSisproudofourpupils’widerangeof impressiveaccomplishmentsandweencourageandsupportallpupilsindevelopingtheirskills,interestsandleadership regardlessofwhetherornottheyhavebeenawardedascholarship
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THE1889CLUB AcademicScholarsatSTAHSbecomemembersofalearnedsociety:the1889Club,namedinrecognition oftheSchool’sfoundingyear.The1889Clubhasthreedivisions,eachofwhichhasalivelyand distinctiveprogramme.
VeraAtkinswasatalentedlinguistwhojoinedtheSpecialOperationsExecutive(SOE)inthe1940s,abranchofBritishMilitary Intelligenceresponsiblefortrainingandsendingagentsoverseas OurYear7toYear9AcademicScholarsarenamedafter Atkinsinhonourofherremarkableefficiencyandintelligence,whichwasaccompaniedbydeephumanityandasenseof responsibilitytoprotecttheagentsshewassendingtopossibledeath Aclevercryptographer,shewouldofteninterpret seeminglyindecipherablemessagesthathaddefeatedalltheeffortsofofficialdecoders
Inadditiontotheirparticipationinthewiderangeof1889Clubactivitiesandevents,AtkinsScholarsareintroducedtohigh levelacademicthinkingskillsandbeginlearningtechniquesinresearchmethodologythatwillbeusedbyScholarsthroughout theirtimeatSTAHS Theirworktowardsindependentresearchculminatesintheproductionofapieceofshortformmedia
DorothyHodgkinwonthe1964NobelPrizeinChemistryforherworkonthestructuresofvitaminB12andpenicillin She remainstheonlyBritishwomantohavewonaNobelPrizeinscience,yetrejectedtheideathatshewasarolemodelforother womenorthathercareerwasheldbackbecauseshewasawoman OurYear10andYear11AcademicScholarsarenamed afterherbecauseshewasarealpolymathwhoactedwithintegrity Notjustascientist,butalsoahumanitarian,Hodgkinwas awardedtheLeninPeacePrizeinrecognitionofhereffortstobringtogetherscientistsfromtheeastandwestinpursuitof nucleardisarmament
HodgkinScholarscontinuetoengagewiththebroader1889Clubprogramme,whilstalsofurtheringtheirresearchandcritical thinkingskillswiththesupportoftheHeadofHodgkinScholars TheSTAHSTEDx-styleeventfeaturesHodgkinScholars presentingtoaliveaudience,inadditiontoshowcasingtheirresearchinTheNavyBook,ourannualScholars’anthology
EngagingintheacademicScholars'programmesinceYear7hashelpedmedeveloptheskillsofthinkingcritically, expressingmythoughtsconfidentlytomypeersandexploringmyacademiccuriosityinnewways Ihavereallyenjoyed partcipatinginindividualandgroupprojectssuchasthecreationofapodcastoraTEDx-styletalkwhereIwasabletopursue myintereststhroughnovelandexcitingapproaches.TherangeofopportunitiesprovidedtomebytheScholars'programme havereallyshapedmyacademiccompetencesovertheyears,enablingmetohonemyexistingskillsanddevelopnewones. Indeed,itwasthroughtheScholars'programmethatIwasabletorealisemypassionfordebating-askillthatIwillnow carrythroughtherestofmyacademicjourneybeyondSTAHS.
Anoushka,DeBeauvoirFellow
Oneisnotborn,butratherbecomes,awoman’,wroteexistentialist philosopherSimonedeBeauvoirinherworkTheSecondSex, publishedin1949 Itwasanimmediatesuccessandinspired thousandsofwomenatthetime Itspublicationisconsideredthe startingpointofsecond-wavefeminism Inakeyexamtoallowher toteachphilosophy,shecamesecondonlytoJean-PaulSartre–andhewasre-sittingtheexam!Thetwowentontobecomeboth romanticandintellectualpartners STAHSSixthFormAcademic ScholarsarenamedinherhonourasdeBeauvoirinspiresusto perseverewithhavingourvoicesheard,aswellasremindingusof theimportanceofdebateinrefiningone’sviews
TheDeBeauvoirFellowshipisthepinnacleofthe1889Club,withFellowsleadingonmanyoftheClubeventsandactivities FromtheOxfordUnion-styledebatesto‘TheFix’teamchallengetosolveareal-worldsocialproblem,DeBeauvoirFellowsare modelsofintellectualpursuit LiketheAtkinsandHodgkinScholars,DeBeauvoirFellowsproduceanin-depthindividualproject orextendedessay,plusanacademicposterthatisshowcasedattheMaryLuceyResearchSymposiuminNovemberofYear13 TheSymposiumisattendedbyguestjudgesandprestigiousprizesareawardedforthebestwork,whichisthenpublishedin theSTAHSannualScholars’Anthology,TheNavyBook
TheAtkinsScholars(Year7toYear9)
TheHodgkinScholars(Year10andYear11)
TheDeBeauvoirFellows(SixthForm)
THESTAHSATKINSSCHOLARSHIP AvailablefromYear7
AtkinsScholarsaremembersoftheexclusive1889Clubandhaveaccesstothemyriadscholarlyactivities,workshopsand eventsonofferthroughtheClubeachyear.Theresearch,criticalthinkinganddebatingskillslearnedthroughtheAtkins Scholarshipnotonlypreparepupilstotakeonambitiousacademicchallengeslaterinlife,butalsoprovidethesolid foundationonwhichtheHodgkinScholarshipisbuilt.
AtkinsScholars...
Demonstrateintellectualcuriosity,dexterityof thinking,independenceandintegrity
Enjoylisteningtoandlearningfromothers
Canquicklyunderstandandmastercomplex concepts
Canclearlyandpersuasivelyarticulatetheirideas
Workequallywellcollaboratingwithothersor independently
Areacademicallyambitious,withhighlevelsof achievementandattainment
Aretypicallyplacedwithinthetop10-15%ofthe STAHScohortintermsofbaselineacademictesting andcumulativeexaminationresults
AssessmentprocessforAtkinsScholarships
SelectioncriteriaforAtkinsScholarships
AcompellingrationaleforbecomingaScholar Evidencethatthecandidateisintellectuallycurious, thinksforthemselfandiskeenandquicktograsp concepts
Exceptionalabilitytolistenandlearnfromothers Clearandarticulatepresentationofideas
Adesiretolead,collaborateandparticipatein debating,publicspeaking,independentresearchand competitions
OpportunitiesforAtkinsScholars
InvitationtoattendtheAtkinsResidentialTripin OctoberofYear7
Attendanceatworkshopsandcompetitionsboth withintheSchoolandonaregional,nationaland eveninternationallevel
Invitationtoengageincommunityprojects
Supportinthecompletionofanindividualproject whichispresentedpubliclyinashortformmedia format
Additionalsuper-curricularsupportinareasof academicinterest
Awardsandrecognitionevents
Tuitionfeeremission(typically10%)
ExpectationsofAtkinsScholars
MaintainaboveaverageEffortandEngagementin Learninggrades
RoutineattendanceatScholars’taughtsessions (colloquia)
ActasambassadorsfortheSchool,the1889Club andSTAHSacademics,forexamplebyassistingwith OpenDaysandotherevents
Fullengagementinworkshops,competitionsand 1889Clubevents
CompletionofanindividualprojectinYear9 (followingappropriateprogressmadetowardsthis projectinYears7and8)toanacceptablestandard Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct
Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool
THESTAHSHODGKINSCHOLARSHIP AvailablefromYear10
HodgkinScholarsaremembersoftheSTAHSlearnedsociety,the1889Club.HodgkinScholarsbegintoworkmoreclosely withstaffandDeBeauvoirFellowsthroughparticipationinworkshops,off-timetableconferences,eventsandcharitable activities.TheHodgkinScholarshipprogrammebuildsontheacademicskillslearnedthroughtheAtkinsScholarship (althoughbeinganAtkinsScholarisnotaprerequisitetobecomingaHodgkinScholar)anditcontinuestodevelophigh-level thinkingandanalyticalskills,debatingandpublicspeakingskillsandoffersincreasedacademicfreedomtoindependently exploretheirownareasofinterest.
HodgkinScholars...
Demonstrateintellectualcuriosity,dexterityof thinking,independenceandintegrity
Enjoylisteningtoandlearningfromothers
Canquicklyunderstandandmastercomplex concepts
Thinkacrossdisciplines,drawingontheirknowledge toformulatenewideasandsolveproblems
Canclearlyandpersuasivelyarticulatetheirideas
Workequallywellcollaboratingwithothersor independently
Areacademicallyambitious,withhighlevelsof academicattainment
Haveanimpressiverecordofachievementbothin andoutofschool
AssessmentprocessforHodgkinScholarships
Thepanelwillmaketheirdecisionbasedonthe criteriabelow Oncetheselectionprocessis complete,candidatesinvitedtointerviewwillreceive aletterstatingwhethertheyhavebeenoffereda HodgkinScholarshipornot Onrareoccasions,they maybehighlycommended Thelatteraccoladeis bestowedattheHeadofSenior’sdiscretiontothe candidateorcandidatesrankedjustbelowtheofferholder(s)foraScholarship Itenablesthatindividual orthoseindividualstotakeupaScholarship,should avacancylaterarise
SelectioncriteriaforHodgkinScholarships
OpportunitiesforHodgkinScholars
InvitationtoattendScholars’tripsandvisits
Attendanceatworkshopsandcompetitionsboth withintheSchoolandonaregional,nationaland eveninternationallevel
Leadershipincommunityprojects
Supportinthecompletionofanindividualprojectand presentationofTEDx-styletalk
Additionalsuper-curricularsupportinareasof academicinterest
Awardsandrecognitionevents
10%tuitionfeeremission
ExpectationsofHodgkinScholars Maintainabove-averageEffortandEngagementin Learninggrades
RoutineattendanceatScholars’taughtsessions (colloquia)
Fullengagementinworkshops,competitionsand 1889Clubevents
ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandSTAHS academics,forexamplebyassistingwithOpenDays andotherevents
Actasambassadorsforthe1889Club,including participatingandleadershipinAtkinsScholars’ eventsandtrips,asappropriate
Completionofanindividualprojectandpresentation atSTAHSTEDx-styleeventtoanacceptablestandard Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct
Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool
THESTAHSDEBEAUVOIRFELLOWSHIP AvailablefromYear12
DeBeauvoirFellowsworkcloselywithstaffandScholarsinallyeargroups,engagingininterdisciplinaryprojects,leading workshops,off-timetableconferencesandcharitableactivities.TheDeBeauvoirFellowshipprogrammebuildsonthe academicskillslearnedthroughtheHodgkinScholarship(althoughbeingaHodgkinScholarisnotaprerequisitetobecoming aDeBeauvoirFellow).TheFellowshipcontinuestodevelophigh-levelthinkingandanalyticalskills,debatingandpublic speakingskillsandoffersincreasedacademicfreedomtoindependentlyexploreideas
DeBeauvoirFellows...
Demonstrateintellectualcuriosity,dexterityof thinking,independenceandintegrity
Enjoylisteningtoandlearningfromothers
Canquicklyunderstandandmastercomplex concepts
Canclearlyandpersuasivelyarticulatetheirideas
Workequallywellcollaboratingwithothersor independently
Areacademicallyambitious,withhighlevelsof academicattainment
Haveheldorareinpursuitofleadershippositionsin oroutsideofSchool
AssessmentprocessforDeBeauvoirFellowships
Thepanelwillmaketheirdecisionbasedonthe criteriabelow Oncetheselectionprocessis complete,candidatesinvitedtointerviewwillreceive aletterstatingwhethertheyhavebeenoffereda Fellowshipornot Onrareoccasions,theymaybe highlycommended Thelatteraccoladeisbestowed attheHeadofSenior’sdiscretiontothecandidateor candidatesrankedjustbelowtheoffer-holder(s)fora Fellowship Itenablesthatindividualorthose individualstotakeupaFellowship,shouldavacancy laterarise
SelectioncriteriaforDeBeauvoirFellowships
Invitationtocurrentandprospectivestudents awardedFellowshipstoattendtheDeBeauvoir RetreatweekendinFebruaryofYear11
Attendanceatworkshopsandcompetitionsboth withintheschoolandonaregional,nationaland eveninternationallevel
Leadershipincommunityprojects
One-to-onesupportfromanAcademicMentor
Opportunitiestoworkwithandlearnfromleading expertsintheirareasofacademicinterest
Completionofanundergraduate-styleresearch projectandparticipationintheexternallyjudged MaryLuceyResearchSymposium
ParticipationinScholars’tripsandvisits
Additionalsuper-curricularsupportinareasof academicinterest
Awardsandrecognitionevents 10%tuitionfeeremission
Maintainabove-averageEffortandEngagementin Learninggrades
ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandSTAHS academics,forexamplebyassistingwithOpenDays andotherevents
Actasambassadorsforthe1889Club,including participationandleadershipinAtkinsandHodgkin Scholareventsandtrips,whereappropriate RoutineattendanceatScholars’taughtsessions (colloquia)
Fullengagementinworkshops,competitionsand 1889Clubevents
CompletionofanindividualprojectinYear13and presentationofresearchintheSymposium
Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct
Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool
THESTAHSARTSCHOLARSHIP AvailablefromYear10
ArtatSTAHSsupportsapupil’screativity,independenceandexpressionand–especiallyatAlevel–encouragesrisk-taking, criticalthinkingandextensiveresearch.ArtiscelebratedthroughouttheSchoolandovertheentireacademicyear:from galleryshowingsandexhibitionstoworkwithourArtistinResidence,thereisalwayssomethinggoingon.STAHSartists enjoyabright,naturally-litandspaciousspecialiststudyspacetoworkin,withaccesstoallmannerofmediaandequipment withwhichtoproducetheirwork.
SelectioncriteriaforArtScholarships
Demonstratehighlevelsoftechnicalskilland potentialinArt
WilltakeGCSEArt(Year10Scholars)andAlevelArt (SixthFormScholars)
DisplayanenthusiasmforanddedicationtoArtthat surpassesregularexpectations,including independentworkandstudythroughparticipationin clubs,competitionsandeventsoutsideoftheschool Haveakeendesiretorefinefurtherandimprove theirskillsinpainting,drawingandtheuseofother media
ArelikelytobeconsideringpursuingArtbeyond SixthForm
AssessmentprocessforSTAHSArtScholarships
Candidatessubmitanapplicationform Thisrequests informationaboutclubsandactivitiesthattheyare involvedin,relevantcompetitionentriesandother informationtheyfeelisrelevanttotheirapplication Candidatesareaskedtosubmittheirportfolioaweek beforetheinterviews Thisshouldincludeaselection ofworkdoneinschool(includinghighlightsoftheir GCSEportfoliowhereapplicable),arttheyhave createdindependentlyofthisandexamplesof preparatorywork(sketchbooks)
Exceptionaltechnicalskills Varietyandself-motivationshownbyengagement withtheirownworkandinterestsbothinandoutside ofschool
Aportfoliothatdisplaysthecharacteroftheartistas curiousabouttheworldandkeentolearn
Potential
Cleararticulationofthethoughtthatgoesintotheir work,interestintheworkofothersandcritical engagementwithartisticmethods
Apositivebehaviourrecordandexcellentpersonal andacademicconduct
Candidateswillparticipateinanin-personassessmentof theirportfolio,wheretheywillbeaskedtodiscussthe technicalandacademicaspectsoftheirwork Candidates willbeinterviewedbytheHeadofArtandanother memberoftheArtDepartment
Oncetheselectionprocessiscomplete,candidates invitedtointerviewwillreceivealetterstatingwhether theyhavebeenofferedanArtScholarshipornot Onrare occasions,theymaybehighlycommended Thelatter accoladeisbestowedattheHeadofSenior’sdiscretionto thecandidateorcandidatesrankedjustbelowtheofferholder(s)foraScholarship Itenablesthatindividualor thoseindividualstotakeupaScholarship,shoulda vacancylaterarise STAHSArtScholars...
TheArtDepartmentrankstheportfoliosbasedonthe selectioncriteriabelowandthehighestscoring candidateswillbecalledtointerview
Engagementinbothcurricularandco-curricularArt lessons,workshopsandactivities
Commitmenttoparticipationinannualexhibitions bothinandoutofschool
ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandtheArt Department,forexamplebyassistingwithOpenDays andotherevents
EngagewithandcontributetoSTAHSArtPartnership programmes
Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct
Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool
Invitationstoattendexhibitions,professional workshopsandlectures
FreeadmissiontotripsrunbytheArtDepartment (SixthFormScholars)
Receiptofspecialistone-to-oneorsmallgroup trainingintheirareaofspecialism
Attendcourses,forexampleportfolioandlife drawingworkshopsandcourses 10%tuitionfeeremission
“IlovetheopportunitythatIhavetoexploretheversatilityofFineArtasa Scholar.AsleaderofArtClub,Ihavealsoenjoyedencouragingtheyounger years. " "WorkingwithourArtistinResidencetoleadHouseArthasbeenahighlight." THESTAHSDEBATINGSCHOLARSHI AvailablefromYear12 BecomingaSTAHSDebatingScholarismorethanjustmasteringtheartofargumentation;it’saboutembracingleadership, honingpublicspeakingskills,andinspiringothers.DebatingScholarschampionourethosofrespectfulandinformeddebate, leadourinclusiveandfriendlystudentsocietiesandnurturethenextgenerationofyoungdebaters.Throughregulartraining sessions,andaprogrammeofinternalandexternalcompetitions,weaimforalltoachieveexcellenceinanalyticalreasoning, andconfidenceinpublicspeaking.
DebatingScholars...
Haveapassionforpublic-speaking Constructexceptionallywell-reasonedarguments andcommunicateclearlyandpersuasively Enjoylisteningtoand,attimes,challengingothers Havethedrivetoinspireandcoachfellowstudents indebatingskills
Haveawillingnesstotakeonboardfeedbackand improve Workequallywellcollaboratingwithothersor independently
AssessmentprocessforbecomingaDebatingScholar
CurrentpupilsareinvitedtoapplyforaDebating ScholarshipduringYear11,bysubmissionofan applicationform Thebestapplicationswillbe shortlistedforinterviewbasedonthecriteriabelow Prospectivepupilsareinvitedtoapplyfor Scholarshipswhentheyregisterforaplaceat STAHS
Ifinvitedtointerview,candidateswilldelivera presentationtotheselectionpanel(consistingofthe HeadofDebatingandamemberoftheSenior LeadershipTeam)ondevelopinganaspectof debatingatSTAHS Theprecisetitlewillbesharedin advance Thiswillbefollowedbyquestionsassessing debatingbehaviours,mindsetandpotential Candidateswillalsocompeteinadebateinaformat whichissimilartoBritishParliamentaryStyle Thepanelwillmaketheirdecisionbasedonthe criteriabelow Oncetheselectionprocessis complete,candidatesinvitedtointerviewwillreceive aletterstatingwhethertheyhavebeenoffereda DebatingScholarshipornot Onrareoccasions,they maybehighlycommended Thelatteraccoladeis bestowedattheHeadofSenior’sdiscretiontothe candidateorcandidatesrankedjustbelowthe offerholder(s)foraScholarship Itenablesthat individualorthoseindividualstotakeupa Scholarship,shouldavacancylaterarise
SelectioncriteriaforDebatingScholars
ExpectationsofDebatingScholars RuntheYear7-8DebatingClub,introducingstudents todebating,teachingthemtheMacestyle,and encouragingenthusiasmandteamwork CommittoSixthFormdebatinginschool,aswellas attendanceataminimumofoneexternalcompetition aterm
Coordinateand/orjudgeinternalcompetitions(for example,aYear7-8competition)
Engagewithourpartnershipprogrammestosupport debatinginlocalprimaryschools
ActasambassadorsfordebatingatSTAHSandof theschoolatcompetitions,fosteringacultureof good-spiritedcompetitionandcollaboration
Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct
OpportunitiesforDebatingScholars
Supportinthedevelopmentofadvanceddebating skills
Opportunitiestolearnhowtojudgeandcoordinate internaldebatingcompetitions
Aguaranteedplaceonprestigiouscompetitionteams (theESUMaceteam,forexample)
Fundingforaplaceatanexternallyrunsummer residentialcoursesuchasTheESUDebateAcademy 10%tuitionfeeremission
THESTAHSDESIGNANDTECHNOLO SCHOLARSHIP AvailablefromYear10
AtSTAHS,provisionofDesignandTechnologyeducationissecondtonone.Wegenuinelyvaluetherangeofopportunities andthebreadthofskillsthatcanbedevelopedthroughthestudyofDesignandTechnology.FromFoodPreparationand Nutrition,to3DDesignandTextiles,STAHSpupilsareabletotrytheirhandsatanumberofcreativeandtechnicalpursuits throughourDesignandTechnologycurriculum.Thecross-curricularlinksbetweenDesignandTechnology,Art,Mathsand theSciencesareparticularlystrongatSTAHS–it’snowondersomanyofourpupilsgoontowinhighlysought-afterplaces atprestigiousuniversitiesstudyingcoursessuchasArchitecture,Engineering,FashionandTextiles,Nutrition,FoodScience andProductDesign.
Demonstratetalent,passionandpotentialinDesign andTechnology
WilltakeGCSE3DDesign,GCSETextilesorGCSE FoodPreparationandNutrition(ifappointedfrom Year10)andAlevel3DDesignorAlevelTextiles(if appointedfromYear12)
DisplayanenthusiasmforanddedicationtoDesign andTechnologythatsurpassesregularexpectations
Haveakeendesiretorefineandimprovefurther their3Dandtextiledesign,foodpreparationand nutritionand/orengineeringskills
ArelikelytobeconsideringpursuingaDesign, EngineeringorFoodPreparatonandNutritioncourse orcareerbeyondSixthForm
AssessmentprocessforSTAHSDesignandTechnology Scholarships
TheDesignandTechnologyDepartmentshortlists candidatesforinterviewbasedonthequalityoftheir portfolio,scoredusingtherelevantcriteriabelow STAHSDesignandTechnologyScholars...
DesignandTechnologyScholarshipswillbeawarded topupilsstudyingeitherFoodPreparationand Nutrition,TextilesDesignor3DDesign Candidatessubmitanapplicationform Thisrequests informationaboutclubsandactivitiesthattheyare involvedin,competitionentriesandotherinformation theyfeelisrelevanttotheirapplication Candidatesmustsubmitaportfoliooftheircurrent andrecentworkinanyofthethreedisciplines They areaskedtosubmittheirportfoliosalongsidetheir applicationform
SelectioncriteriaforDesignandTechnology Scholarships
Engagementinbothcurricularandco-curricular DesignandTechnologylessons,clubs,workshops andactivities,egSTEMweek,TEDx-styletalks
ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandtheDesign andTechnologyDepartment,forexampleonOpen Daysandevents,kickstartinginitiativesand supportingyoungerpupilswithtasks
ScholarsshouldaimtoraisetheprofileoftheDesign andTechnologyDepartmenttotherestoftheSchool byattendingortakingpartinDepartment-ledevents, engagingandaidingDepartmentrunclubs,suchas GarmentEngineering,FoodArtistry,Architectureand Robotics,whilstalsosupportingwithdisplayswithin theDepartment
Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct
Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool
OpportunitiesforDesignandTechnologyScholars
FreeadmissiontotripsrunbytheDepartment,which includeworkshopsrunbylocalSTEMambassadors, orspeakersexhibitions,professionalworkshopsand lectures
AutomaticentrytotheRotaryDTorYoungChef competitions(Years10and11)
InvolvementintheRoboticsTeam
Receiptofspecialistone-to-oneorsmallgroup trainingintheirsubjectspecialism
Contributiontowardsmaterialsforfinalprototype 10%tuitionfeeremission
AsaDesignandTechnologyscholar,IfeelthatIhavebeensupportedinawaythatI canfullyembracemycreativityandbeconfidentinexploringtopicswhichIam passionateabout.Alongsidethis,Ihavehadmanyopportunitiestoparticipatein eventstobroadenmyknowledgebeyondthescopeoftheclassroom,gainingskills andexperiencewhichIcantransfertomyhighereducationandfuturecareer.
Charlotte,DesignandTechnologyScholar
AvailablefromYear7
DramaatSTAHSvaluesbothacademicandperformancedisciplines.Studentsaccessarich,diverseprogramme,gaining experienceanddrawinginspirationfromprofessionaltheatrepractitioners.DramaScholarsareproactiveparticipants, leadingprojects,mentoringothersandembracingchallenges–theyarethetheatremakersoftomorrow,whetheras playwrights,directors,performersortechnicians,andthriveonthefreedomthisaffordsthem.Aswellasacting,stagecraft andtechnicaltheatreskills,thetransferableskillsofcreativity,problem-solving,teamworkandleadershiparedeveloped overavarietyoftheatricalgenres.
Thereareampleopportunitiesforactors,directors,choreographers,stagemanagersandotherstoshowcasetheirtalents throughouttheacademicyearthroughanumberoflarge-andsmall-scaleproductionsandcompetitions Fromradioplaysto monologuestofull-blownmusicalproductions,therearesomanywaysinwhichpupilscanseeandtakepartintheatreat STAHS
STAHSDramaScholars...
Demonstratetalent,passionandpotentialinDrama
WilltakeGCSEDrama(ifappointedfromYear10) andAlevelDrama(ifappointedfromYear12)
DisplayanenthusiasmforanddedicationtoDrama thatsurpassesregularexpectations,including independentperformanceexperiencethrough participationinclubs,dramagroups,competitions andeventsoutsidetheSchool
Haveakeendesiretorefineandimprovefurther theiracting,performance,stagecraftandtechnical theatreskills
ArelikelytobeconsideringpursuingDramabeyond SixthForm
AssessmentprocessforSTAHSDramaScholarships
Candidatesmustsubmitanapplicationformdetailing relevantdramaexperienceandprovideareference fromtheircurrentschoolorindependentdrama group
Atinterview,candidateswillbeaskedtoperform eithergivenorself-chosenmonologues
CandidateswillbeinterviewedbytheDirectorof DramaandHeadofAcademicDrama
Candidatesarerequiredtobringaportfoliotoexhibit thehighlightsoftheirexperiencetodate Theywill beaskedtodiscusshowtheyrehearsedtheir performancesandalivetheatreproductionseen
Candidateswillbeexpectedtoreflectonthe importantqualitiesofaScholarandwhattheywould bring,andhopetogain,fromtherole
SelectioncriteriaforDramaScholars
Personalinterpretationofmonologueissensitiveto context
Skillsaredeployedwithexceptionalcontroland engagetheaudience
Excellentself-reflectionandappraisal
Articulatediscussionoftheartisticintentionsof productionsseen
AcompellingrationaleforbecomingaDrama Scholar
Apositivebehaviourrecordandexcellentpersonal andacademicconduct
Oncetheselectionprocessiscomplete,candidates invitedtointerviewwillreceivealetterstatingwhether theyhavebeenofferedaDramaScholarshipornot
ExpectationsofDramaScholars
Adequateprogressismadeindrama(targetsareset andworkedtowardswiththesupportoftheDirector ofDrama)
PerformanceinSchoolproductionsandfull commitmenttotherehearsalscheduleforthese
Participationinmasterclassesandtraining workshops
Participationinthetheatricalcouncilmeetingeach halfterm
SupportingDepartmentinitiativessuchasthe Podcast
EngagewithandcontributetoSTAHSDrama outreachprogrammes
ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandtheDrama Department,forexamplebyassistingwithOpenDays andotherevents
OngoingsupportofSTAHSDrama,including assistanceandattendanceatproductionsinwhich theymaynothaveaperformingrole
Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct
Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool
OpportunitiesforDramaScholars
Opportunitiestoperforminavarietyofproductions throughouttheyear
Invitationstoattendarangeofprofessional productions
Opportunitiestodevelopskillsthroughtheatre masterclassesandworkshopssuchasworkingwith ourArtistinResidence
ParticipationintheSTAHSTheatreCompanyand bespokeprojectssuchasWritetheGirl Entryintolocalandnationalcompetitionsand festivals
AccesstoArtsAwardQualifications
Opportunitiestoleadprojectsanddevelopindividual interestsandpassions Awardsandrecognitionevents
10%tuitionfeeremission
ThroughouttheDramaScholarshipprogrammethisyearIhavereceivedamazingopportunities.I particularlyenjoyedourplay‘RebelliousWomen’thatwascommissionedforus.Inotonlylearnt aboutthesufferingthesewomenwentthroughbutalsotheempowermentthatcamewiththe movement.Thiswasveryinspirationaltomeasayoungwomanaspiringtobeanactor.
BeingaDramaScholarhasgivenmesomanyopportunitiestoexplorepartsoftheatrethatInever would have thought to look into. It's been a real privilege to meet and work with industry professionalsaswellastalentedfellowstudents.
STAHSDuCaneScholarshipsarenamedafterMollieDuCanewhowasagreatenthusiastforandsupporterofthemusical lifeofStAlbans.Bornin1909,MolliewasthegranddaughterofDeanWalterLawrance,oneofthefoundersoftheHigh School.SheattendedtheSchoolandwentontobecomealong-servinggovernorandChairmanoftheOldGirls’Association.
MusicisintegraltodailylifeatSTAHS.Ourcurricularandco-curricularmusicprogrammeenablespupilstodevelopinto well-roundedmusicianswhopossessbothexcellentmusicalandauralskillsaswellastechnicalproficiencyontheir instruments.AcrosstheSeniorSchool,approximatelyhalfofallpupilsparticipateinensemblesandorchestras,andthey havenumerousopportunitiestoperformtogetherandindividuallyinourmanyconcerts,masterclassesandsoloperformance evenings.Wehaveacommitmenttodevelopingchambermusiciansandpupilshavetheopportunitytoperformwithandlead chamberensemblesfromYear7.STAHSoffersInstrumentalScholarshipsinYear7,Year10andYear12.
CandidatesfortheDuCaneInstrumentalScholarship
Offertwoinstruments,althoughanoutstanding candidatewithjustoneofGrade7standardat11+,or Grade8standardat14+and16+wouldbe considered Wheretwoinstrumentsareoffered,candidateswould usuallyhavereachedthestandardofGrade5 distinctionontheirprincipalstudypriortoYear7, althoughtheirpotentialisanimportantfactor Similarly,at14+,mostcandidatesplayatGrade6 distinctionstandardorabove,andat16+,Grade7 distinctionstandardorabove Singingmaybe presentedasasecondstudy
Demonstrateahighabilityinsight-readingandaural tests
Arepassionateaboutdevelopingtheirmusicalskills furtherinperformance,compositionandlisteningand appraising
ArecommittedtoperformingregularlyinSchool ensemblesandconcertsandattendingotherevents hostedbytheMusicDepartment
AssessmentprocessforSTAHSInstrumental Scholarships
Applicationisbysubmissionofanapplicationform Althoughnotcompulsory,areferencefromthe candidate’smusicteachercanaccompanythisform Candidatesareexpectedtoperformoneortwo contrastingpiecesontheirprincipalstudyandone onthesecondandanyotherinstrumentoffered Singingcanbecountedasasecondstudyfor instrumentalscholarships
Candidateswillbetestedinsight-readingandaural ability
CandidateswillbeinterviewedbytheDirectorof Music
SelectioncriteriaforInstrumentalScholars
Excellenttechnicalproficiencyontheirfirststudy instrumentaswellasevidenceofexpressive phrasingandshadingofthemusic Excellentauralabilitiesandsight-readingskills Evidenceofwidermusicalknowledge,listeningand interestinthesubject
CommitmenttostudyingmusicattheSchooland takingupperformanceopportunitiesprovidedbythe MusicDepartment
Oncetheselectionprocessiscomplete,candidates invitedtointerviewwillreceivealetterstatingwhether theyhavebeenofferedaDuCaneScholarshipornot
ExpectationsofInstrumentalScholars Adequateprogressismadeoninstruments(targets aresetandworkedtowardswiththesupportofthe DirectorofMusic)
Routineattendanceatrehearsals
Performanceinmostofthemajorconcertsand eventsthroughouttheSchoolyear,withanyabsence agreedinadvancewiththeDirectorofMusic ActasambassadorsfortheSchoolandtheMusic Department,forexamplebyassistingwithOpenDays andEvents
Positiveengagementwithmasterclassesand individualtuition
Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,includinggood attendance,punctualityandexcellentpersonaland academicconduct
Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbeacreditto theSchool
DuCaneChoralScholarshipsarecurrentlyawardedinYear7,Year10andYear12.
STAHSChoralScholars...
HavenormallyreachedthestandardofGrade3in singingpriortoYear7,Grade6distinctionorabove at14+,andGrade7distinctionoraboveat16+
Demonstrategoodintonationandagooddeveloping vocaltone
Demonstrateahighabilityinsight-singingandaural tests
Arepassionateaboutdevelopingtheirmusicalskills furtherinperformance,compositionandlistening andappraising
AssessmentprocessforSTAHSChoralScholarships
Excellentintonation
Afree,authenticvoice
Excellentauralskillsorexcellentsight-singingskills
Aloveofperforming
Evidenceofwidermusicalknowledge,listeningand interestinthesubject
CommitmenttostudyingmusicattheSchooland takingupperformanceopportunitiesprovidedbythe MusicDepartment
Oncetheselectionprocessiscomplete,candidates invitedtointerviewwillreceivealetterstatingwhether theyhavebeenofferedaDuCaneScholarshipornot
BeingaDuCaneChoralScholarhasgivenme excitingopportunitiestodevelopmyperformance andleadershipskills.Ihaveparticularlyenjoyed beingamemberoftheChoralScholars’ensemble, participatinginconcertsandtripstowatchlive performancesinLondonandmentoringothers, includingyoungerchildrenfromlocalschoolsat theannualVocalPartnershipDay.
LeilaRose,DuCaneChoralScholar
THESTAHSSPORTSCHOLARSHIP AvailablefromYear7
Weknowthattheviewoftalentinanygivensportisanever-changinglandscape.Themajorityofsportingdisciplines haveathletedevelopmentmodelsthatexplicitlyrequireyoungathletestospecialiselater.Asaresult,Sport ScholarshipsatSTAHSareawardedtostudentswhodemonstratemulti-disciplinaryexcellence,including gamesmanship,teamworkskillsandreceptivenesstocoaching,ratherthanprowessinaparticularsportalone.
STAHSSportScholars...
Demonstrateanexceptionallevelofabilityor potentialinSport
DisplayanenthusiasmanddedicationtoSportthat surpassesregularexpectations
Haveapassionandenthusiasmforlearningand improving
Arereliableandmakethemostofopportunitiesfor leadershipinSport
Arebothindividuallymotivatedandexcellentteam players
AreactivelyparticipatinginSportandplayingata competitivelevel(typicallyperformingintheir school’s‘Ateam’foratleastoneofthemajor competitivesportsavailableatSTAHSand,forSixth Form,typicallyplayingatcountyleveloraboveinat leastoneoftheSchool’smajorcompetitivesports) or,forYear7SportScholars,inpossessionof significantpotential
ArelikelytobeconsideringpursuingSportbeyond theSixthForm
Excellentgameandspatialawarenessin multidisciplinaryactivities
Demonstrationofstrongteamworkskillsand developingleadershipskills
SelectioncriteriaforSportScholars
Receptivenesstocoaching
AclearpassionandunderstandingofSport Anunwaveringdesiretobeapositiveambassador forSport
InternalcandidatesinYears9and11willhavea trackrecordofregularlyrepresentingSTAHSin teamsportsatcountylevelorabove
Oncetheselectionprocessiscomplete,candidates invitedtointerviewwillreceivealetterstatingwhether theyhavebeenofferedaSportScholarshipornotOn rareoccasions,theymaybehighlycommendedThe latteraccoladeisbestowedattheHeadofSenior’s discretiontothecandidateorcandidatesrankedjust belowtheoffer-holder(s)foraScholarshipItenables thatindividualorthoseindividualstotakeupa Scholarship,shouldavacancylaterarise
Routineattendanceattrainingsessions RegularlyrepresentingtheSchoolinfixtures andtournamentsbothatSTAHSandaway Continueddemonstrationofexceptionalsporting ability(forexample,routinelyrepresentthe SchoolinaWinterandSummersport,oneof whichmustbeinanAteam/equivalent) Demonstrationofhighstandardsoffairplay, bothinroutinetrainingandgamessessionsand whenrepresentingtheSchoolatfixtures ActsasanambassadorforthePhysical EducationDepartmentbyassistingwithOpen Daysandwelcomingvisitingsportsteamsto fixturesandeventsatSTAHS Maintainapositivebehaviourrecord,including goodattendance,punctualityandexcellent personalandacademicconduct Actasarolemodeltootherpupilsandbea credittotheSchool Awillingnesstostepintosupportteammates andtheDepartmentisexpected ExpectationsofSportScholars
OpportunitiesforSportScholars
Receiptofspecialistone-to-oneorsmallgroup mentoringandsupport
OpportunitiestorepresenttheSchoolinanumberof local,regionalandnationalcompetitions ParticipationintheTalentedAthleteSupport Programme Sportsleadershipopportunities Awardsandrecognitionevents 10%tuitionfeeremission
APPLICATIONANDASSESSMENT YEAR7 YEAR10 YEAR12 Manycommonquestionsareaddressedhere,butshouldyourequireanyadditionalinformation,please contactourAdmissionsteamonadmissions@stahs.org.ukor01727792509.
Whocanapply?
Scholarshipsareavailabletobothinternaland externalcandidatesforentryintoYear7,Year10 andYear12(SixthForm) Mostscholarshipsare availableatallentrypoints,butArtandDesign andTechnologyScholarshipsareonlyavailable forentryintoYear10andSixthFormand DebatingScholarshipsareonlyonofferforentry intoSixthForm Inexceptionalcircumstances, pupilsmaybeconsideredforscholarshipoutside theseentrypoints Wewelcomescholarship applicationsfromallinterestedfamilies; however,evenifyourchildmeetstheapplication criteria,thismaynotresultinaninvitationto attendtheAssessmentDays Pleaseprovideas muchdetailasyoucanintheapplicationform aboutyourchild’scurrentperformancetoaidus inourselectionprocess
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Whatdoesascholarshipinclude?
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Canachildapplyformorethan onescholarship?
Scholarsarerecognisedbyawardofa tuitionfeeremissionandaccesstothe specificdevelopmentpathwayassociated withthescholarship(s)awarded Thisprovidesadditionalsupportand opportunitiesforpupilstodeveloptheirpassion fortheirsubjectorpursuit,tochallengethem tosetandachieveambitiousgoals,andensure theirwellbeingbyprovidingsupportwith balancingthemanycompetingdemandson theirtime
Isthereascholarshipassessmentfee?
3 No Youonlyneedtopaythegeneralapplication feeforentryatthepointofinitialapplicationto STAHS Thescholarshipassessmentitselfis consideredpartoftheapplicationprocedureand isofferedatnoadditionalcharge CurrentSTAHS pupilswillhavenoapplicationfee
HowmuchfundingwillIreceive?
Yes Itispossibletoapplyformorethanone scholarship,providedthecandidatemeetsthe statedcriteriaforeach Successfulpupilsmay holdthestatusofamultiplescholar Any candidateapplyingformorethanone scholarshipmayneedtoattendassessmentson morethanoneday Thetuitionfeeremission associatedwithscholarshipsisnon-cumulative; therefore,multiplescholarshipholderswillonly receivethefeeremissionforoneoftheir awards STAHSscholarshipscarryanominaltuitionfee remissionof10%inrecognitionofexcellenceina pupil’sparticularareaofscholarship Familiesare encouragedtoapplyforBursaryfundingshould theyrequireadditionalfinancialsupportfortheir childtoattendSTAHS BursaryAwardsaregranted onthebasisoffinancialneedandoffersupportof upto100%oftuitionfees Formoreinformation, pleaseseetheBursariespageintheAdmissions sectionofourwebsiteorcontacttheAdmissions teamfordetails(admissions@stahsorguk)
HowlongwilltheAwardslast?
Onceinreceiptofascholarship,apupilis expectedtoretaintheawardforaslongas theyremainatSTAHSandprovidedthey continuetomeettherequirementstokeeptheir award Scholarshipsarereviewedannuallyand pupilprogresswithrespecttotheirscholarship isreportedhome
WhatdoIneedtosupplywithmy scholarshipapplication?
Pleasereadtheapplicationrequirements carefullyandensurethatallrequiredreferences andportfoliosaresubmittedwiththeapplication Ifyouareunsureoftherequirements,please contactadmissions@stahsorguk Physical portfolioswillbereturnedingoodtime
MychildisapupilatSTAHSPrep,but hasnotbeenselectedforAcademic Scholarshipassessment–canIappeal thisdecision?
Thereisnoabilitytoappealthisdecision However,ifyouwouldlikeyourchildtobe consideredforanAcademicScholarshipandthey havenotbeenselectedbytheSTAHSTransitions Panelforassessment,youcanaskforthemtosit ourentranceassessment Yourchildwillthenbe consideredforinvitationtotheAcademic Scholarshipassessmentbasedontheirresultsin theentranceassessment
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CanIappealthedecisionnottoaward mychildascholarship?
Ifmychildisnotawardedascholarship, cantheystillparticipateinthe scholarshipactivities? 7 8 9
Ifmychild’sscholarshipapplicationis notsuccessful,willtheyhaveanother opportunitytoapply?
Yes Ifyourchildisunsuccessfulinobtaining ascholarshipinYear7orYear10,theymay applyforanyoftheavailablescholarships aheadofjoiningYear10orYear12,as applicable Pastapplicationsarenotconsidered whenassessingpupilsforYear10orSixthForm scholarships
Ifmychild’sscholarshipapplicationis notsuccessful,willthisimpactontheir chanceofadmissiontoSTAHS?
No Admissionsdecisionsandscholarship decisionsareindependentprocessesandare decidedbyseparatepanels
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IfmychildisofferedaScholarship Assessment,doesthismeanthatthey havebeensuccessfulintheiradmission applicationforSTAHS?
No STAHSScholarshipAssessmentsare sometimesheldbeforetheAdmissionsPanel hasmettomaketheiradmissionsdecisions Therefore,itispossiblethatachildmaybe assessedforascholarshipandsubsequentlynot beofferedadmissiontoSTAHS
No Thereisnoscholarshipappealsprocess
CanInegotiateorappealthelevelof fundingawardedwithmychild’s scholarship?
No AllSTAHSscholarshipsaretypicallyoffered anominaltuitionfeeremissionof10% If additionalfundingisrequired,familiesare encouragedtoseekBursarysupport Additional informationcanbeobtainedfromthe Admissionsteam
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Therearenumerousopportunitiesforallpupils todemonstratescholarshipeveniftheyarenot formallynamedaScholar STAHSisproudofthe widerangeofimpressiveaccomplishmentsour pupilsachieveandweencourageandsupportall pupilsindevelopingtheirskills,interestsand leadershipregardlessofwhetherornotthey havebeenawardedascholarship
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IfmychildisawardedanExhibition, howisthatdifferentfroma Scholarship?
Occasionally,wemayawardanExhibitionto pupilswhohavenarrowlymissedouton achievingaScholarship Exhibitionsgiveaccess totheScholars’Programme(andfreetuitionin oneinstrument/voice,iftheyhavebeen awardedforMusic However,theydonotcome withfeeremission
FurtherdetailsregardingtheTermsand ConditionsofSTAHSscholarshipscanbefoundin theAdmissionsPolicyandintheBursariesand Scholarshipsrelateddocumentavailableonthe School’swebsiteatstahs.org.uk/admissionsor onrequestfromtheSTAHSAdmissionsTeam (admissions@stahs.org.uk).
Dateofpublication:09/2025
