Scholarships
At Shebbear College we offer a range of Scholarships to talented pupils interested in joining our Form 1 (Year 7), Form 3 (Year 9) or Lower Sixth, awarded for outstanding academic ability or a talent and passion for Art, Music, Sport or Drama & the Performing Arts.
We also award Shebbearian scholarships for all round excellence and good character. These are awarded at the discretion of the Head, to pupils who have applied for one or more other scholarships, and are good ‘all-rounders’ as well as demonstrating positive characteristics that we would expect to see in a Shebbearian. You cannot apply specifically for a Shebbearian scholarship.
Scholarships consist of a reduction on school fees (of between 10% and 25%) and access to our Scholars’ Masterclasses.
We also offer Transformational Scholarships, aimed at offering a Shebbear College education to talented students from all sectors of the community. These awards, based on talent and household income, can offer significant reductions on school fees, occasionally accounting for up to 100% of the fees.
Who can apply?
Scholarships are open to applicants from within or outside of Shebbear College joining Form 1 (Year 7), Form 3 (Year 9) or Lower Sixth either as day or boarding pupils. Scholarships are awarded on merit and potential. They remain with pupils throughout their time at Shebbear College (including Sixth Form) as long as the expectations of a scholar are fulfilled.
All Scholars at Shebbear College should act as positive role models, showing an exemplary level of behaviour and commitment to their school work. They must be enthusiastic about their field of expertise and willing to contribute fully to the school community.
Key Dates:
Our first wave of applications for 2025 11+ and 13+ Scholarships has now closed. There is a possibility that we will reopen the process in the spring. Please contact our Registrar on [email protected] for more information.
Sixth Form Scholarship Applications are currently open.
How to apply
- Please fill out the Scholarship application form below.
- Sixth Form applicants will be required to take an Admissions Assessment as part of the Scholarship process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and/or audition at Shebbear College to discuss their interests.
- Academic Scholarships are based on predicted GCSE grades and an interview.
- Art Scholars are asked to submit a portfolio and sketchbooks prior to their interview.
- Music and Drama Scholars will be invited to perform a rehearsed piece at their audition.
- Sports Scholars will be invited to a practical sports assessment with our Head of Sport.
If you would like to apply for more than one Scholarship, please fill out a separate form for each application (reload your page to refresh the form).
Scholars’ Programme
Pupils who are awarded scholarships will be placed on our Scholars’ Programme, where they will have access to a range of curriculum enrichment and extension opportunities throughout the year, including sessions with external speakers, workshops with professionals in their field and enrichment trips and visits as well as leadership opportunities.