Scholarships 2012

Hethersett Old Hall School has a large number of scholarship opportunities for both internal and external applicants entering various years in the Senior School and Sixth Form. 

We offer scholarships for academic ability, creative talents, sporting skills and to pupils who can contribute significantly to school life.

All awards are subject to annual review and their continuance is dependent on satisfactory performance, effort and behaviour by the recipient. In this matter the decision of the Headmaster is final.

To request an application form or for further information, please contact our Registrar, Mrs Kim Borrer on 01603 810390 or email enquiries@hohs.co.uk

 

YEAR 7 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2012

Academic, sporting, creative and boarding scholarships are available for pupils entering Year 7 in September 2012. Please note, pupils can only apply for ONE type of scholarship.

Application deadline extended: Monday 16th January 2012

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
• More than one academic scholarship can be awarded in any one year
• Scholarship(s) awarded on the basis of our entrance assessments and an interview with the Headmaster
• The value of the scholarship is a percentage reduction of the school fees and is variable dependent on the number of and strength of applicants
• The award applies between Year 7 and Year 13.

Academic scholarship application form 2012 (pdf)

 

SPORTING SCHOLARSHIP
• More than one sporting scholarship can be awarded in any one year
• Scholarship(s) awarded on the basis of the completed sports scholarship application form, sporting trials and an interview with the Head of PE and the Headmaster.
• The value of the scholarship is a percentage reduction of the school fees and is variable dependent on the number of and strength of applicants. All extra-curricular sporting activities for which a charge is normally made are also free of charge.

• The award applies between Year 7 and Year 13.

Sporting scholarship application form 2012 (pdf)

 

CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
• More than one creative scholarship can be awarded in any one year, on the basis of artistic, dramatic or musical merit
• Applicants can only apply in one discipline, i.e. art or drama or music
• Scholarship(s) awarded on the basis of an audition or assessment in art, drama or music
• The value of the scholarship is a percentage reduction of the school fees and is variable dependent on the number of and strength of applicants
• The award applies between Year 7 and Year 13.

Please contact the school directly to request a creative scholarship application form. 

 

BOARDING SCHOLARSHIP
• Two boarding scholarships are available for pupils in Year 7, 8, 9 or 10
• The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic assessments, completion of our application form and an interview with the Headmaster
• The value of the scholarships is 20% off weekly or full-time boarding fees
• The award applies between Year 7 and Year 13.

Boarding scholarship application form 2012 (pdf)

 

 

YEAR 8 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2012

Boarding scholarships are available for pupils entering Year 8 in September 2012. 

Application deadline extended: Monday 16th January 2012

BOARDING SCHOLARSHIP
• Two boarding scholarships are available for pupils in Year 7, 8, 9 or 10
• The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic assessments, completion of our application form and an interview with the Headmaster
• The value of the scholarships is 20% off weekly or full-time boarding fees
• The award applies between Year 8 and Year 13.

Boarding scholarship application form 2012 (pdf)

  

*NEW* YEAR 9 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2012

Academic, sporting, creative and boarding scholarships are available for pupils entering Year 9 in September 2012. Please note, pupils can only apply for ONE type of scholarship.

Application deadline extended: Monday 16th January 2012

Download Year 9 Scholarship Information 2012 (PDF) 


ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

• Scholarship(s) awarded on the basis of our entrance assessments and an interview with the Headmaster.
• The value of each scholarship is a percentage reduction of the school fees and is variable dependent on the number of and strength of applicants.
• The award is held to Year 13.

Academic scholarship application form 2012 (pdf)


BOARDING SCHOLARSHIP

• Two scholarship(s) are awarded to pupils in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 on the basis of academic assessments and the social and community benefits that the student is able to bring to the school.
• Applicants must also complete our boarding application form and have an interview with the Headmaster.
• The value of the scholarships is 20% of weekly or full-time boarding fees.
• The award is held up to Year 13.

Boarding scholarship application form 2012 (pdf)


SPORTING SCHOLARSHIP

• Scholarship(s) are awarded on the basis of the completed sports scholarship application form, sporting trials and an interview with the Head of P.E. and the Headmaster.
• The value of each scholarship is a percentage reduction of the school fees and is variable dependent on the number of and strength of applicants. All extra-curricular sporting activities for which a charge is normally made are also free of charge.
• The award is held up to Year 13.

Sporting scholarship application form 2012 (pdf)

 

CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP - Art, Music or Drama
• Scholarship(s) are awarded on the basis of an audition (music and drama) or studio sessions (art). Please see further details below:
• Applicants will also have an interview with the Headmaster.
• The value of each scholarship is a percentage reduction of the school fees and is variable dependent on the number of and strength of applicants.
• The award is held up to Year 13.


Art
All candidates will be expected to submit a selection of their own work for consideration. This should contain work undertaken at home as well as at school.
During the studio session they will be asked to produce a piece of work of their choice.
All applicants will attend an interview with the Head of Art to discuss their work.


Music
All candidates should give details in a supporting letter of achievements, including instruments and grades passed.
They will be required to perform one piece of their own choice using their main and second instrument (if appropriate). They will also be asked to sing a short piece, again of their own choice.
All candidates will undertake oral exercises and discuss their musical ambitions with the Head of Music.


Drama
All candidates will be expected to give details in a supporting letter of achievements. This should contain their past roles and general theatrical interest.
They will also be asked to prepare a five minute scripted piece for audition, using simple props (if required) after which they will be asked to discuss their audition and understanding of the piece.
Candidates will be asked to work the Director of Drama on an unseen piece and to take part in a group workshop.

Please contact the school directly to request a creative scholarship application form. 

 

 

YEAR 10 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2012

Boarding scholarships are available for pupils entering Year 10 in September 2012. 

Application deadline extended: Monday 16th January 2012

BOARDING SCHOLARSHIP
• Two boarding scholarships are available for pupils in Year 7, 8, 9 or 10
• The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic assessments, completion of our application form and an interview with the Headmaster
• The value of the scholarships is 20% off weekly or full-time boarding fees
• The award applies between Year 10 and Year 13.

Boarding scholarship application form 2012 (pdf)

 

 

SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2012

The deadline has now passed to apply for Sixth Form scholarships in September 2012.