Shiplake College offers one special all-rounder scholarship to a pupil from a state-maintained primary school seeking to join us our Year 7. The John Eggar Scholarship, named after a the College's Headmaster between 1963 and 1979, is particularly aimed at pupils who would not be able to attend Shiplake without substantial financial support, and up to 100% assistance may be awarded for the right candidate.
The candidate would excel academically and also display talent, or show the potential to, in other areas of school life such as sport, music, art or drama. There is a means-tested element so families applying for the award are also expect to apply for a means-tested bursary.
Applicants will be invited to one of the Year 7 entrance assessment days and the Academic Scholarship afternoon, both of which take place in the January of Year 6. Please read our criteria for Academic Scholarships to understand what is required at the assessment and note that an additional application for another scholarship (Music, Art, Drama or Sport) would be an advantage.
Please note that this is a highly competitive process as substantial financial assistance is not generally available from Year 7 and this scholarship would continue throughout a pupil’s time at the College, provided the pupil’s conduct and performance is maintained.
Please contact the Registrar, Mrs Esther Pasmore, to find out more. The deadline for application is 1 December of Year 6.