Scholarships are merit-based awards designed to reward excellence and celebrate and nurture exceptional talent. Scholarships are offered to pupils who demonstrate outstanding academic ability or excellence in a major co-curricular domain. The progress of scholars is closely monitored and they are expected to maintain an exemplary level of behaviour and commitment to their studies, as well as contributing actively to their field of scholarship.
Our scholars are identified around school by scholars’ badges and will receive additional enhancement and enrichment opportunities in their field of scholarship, such as trips, speakers and access to competitions.
Scholars usually enjoy a 5-10% fee discount. Exceptional Year 12 rowing and academic scholars may be eligible for larger discounts of up to 50%.
Parents of scholars who anticipate that they will experience difficulty in meeting the balance of the tuition fees are encouraged to simultaneously apply for a means-tested bursary after registering their child. Find out more about our financial assistance in the form of means-tested bursaries.
Generally, scholarships are available for pupils applying for all three of the major entry points, and you will find below information about the criteria and application process for each. Scholarships are also available to internal candidates moving into Years 9 and 12, and Shiplake pupils considering applying should discuss this with the appropriate head of department for advice and endorsement and we will also review a pupil’s behaviour record when considering them for an award.
Scholarships are reviewed regularly and therefore also available to existing pupils who have demonstrated exceptional improvement in a particular field during their time at the College. Such scholarships awarded 'out of process' are normally honorary and come with no financial discount.
Details of the types of scholarships available and our assessment criteria for each are available below. If you require further information please contact the Admissions team on 0118 940 5221.
Please note the scholarship application deadlines for Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12 entry.