1. Aims
The aims of this policy are:
2. Application
Each year Ashbourne offers a limited number of scholarships to students. To apply for a scholarship a student must declare their interest when making their initial application. All prospective students must complete the specified admissions procedures as set out within the Admissions Policy
Scholarship students should also demonstrate:
3. Awards
Ashbourne offers a range of scholarships usually within the following bands:
Any applications for scholarships in Band 5 are awarded on a case-by-case basis.
Ashbourne may, at its discretion, award a scholarship outside of the defined bands. If a student has received a scholarship that falls between two bands, the lower band will apply. For example, if a student is awarded a 35% scholarship, they will be deemed a Band 2 scholar.
4. Conditions
Students will only be considered for a scholarship if they have the academic ability to gain AAA or higher in Year 13 examinations.
Students who receive a Band 3, 4 or 5 scholarship must have demonstrated the ability to attain a minimum of A*A*A* in Year 13 exams.
5. Expectations
Scholarship students are held to a higher behavioural standard and are therefore expected to set an example for the rest of the student body to follow. In general, Ashbourne will award a scholarship for the duration of a student’s course at the College. However, the College reserves the right to withdraw scholarships if a student fails to adhere to the rules and expectations set out within the Student Behaviour and Attendance Policy. Of particular importance are the following:
If a subject-specific scholarship is awarded to a student, it is generally expected that the student will continue to study that subject for the duration of their programme at Ashbourne. However, the College may allow a student to discontinue a subject for which they are a scholar after completing one year of study.
Once awarded, the College will not withdraw scholarships for academic underperformance as long as the following criteria are met:
At the College’s discretion, students may be required to complete a renewal scholarship form at the end of each year.
6. Scholarships for Existing Students
Students may be eligible to increase their scholarship from one year to the next (with the exception of bands 4 and 5), by moving up one band. Current students without a scholarship will be given the opportunity to apply for a Band 1 scholarship. Students wishing to apply will need to do so in writing by 31st August prior to beginning their next year of study.
To be considered for a scholarship, students moving from Year 12 to Year 13 must have received 90%+ in each of their Year 12 examinations. Students moving from Year 11 (GCSE) to Year 12 must have secured at least five 9 grades or equivalent for their GCSE results.
7. Fees
Scholarships are only applicable to tuition fees and practical fees. All other costs (including Easter Revision Courses) remain the same.
Practical fees for applicable A-Level subjects (e.g. science or art based) are reduced in the following way:
Scholarship students from overseas must pay their fees one year in advance to secure their place and scholarship. The number of scholarships available are subject to periodical review.