Shiplake College is keen to some promising male and female athletes to join the existing pool of exceptional Shiplake talent and form crews which can excel at the very highest level. Rowing scholarships are available for Year 12, with successful applicants receiving a discount of up to 50% of fees. These awards are highly competitive, however, so if your child would be unable to attend the College without such a substantial discount, we would strongly advise you to simultaneously apply for a means-tested bursary.
The ideal candidate will have rowed competitively for at least three years and gained considerable competitive experience. Candidates will be expected to adopt a professional attitude towards their sport, in order to make the most of the opportunities which they are offered. In doing so, scholars will also become great role models for younger pupils in the College, and inspire their peers to reach similarly high standards in years to come.
A successful candidate would be expected to have featured in finals of National Schools or National Championships with medals being desirable. Candidates should currently be in the GB training system or have their sights firmly set on gaining international representation.
A desirable ergometer score for a successful male candidate would be 2,000m completed in under 6 minutes 50 seconds at rate 24.
A desirable ergometer score for a successful female candidate would be 2,000m completed in under 7 minutes 50 seconds at rate 24.
Find out more about rowing at Shiplake on our sports area.