13+ (Third Form) Scholarships

Equestrian

Selected candidates will be invited to individual assessments which take place in early July and involve attending Stowe’s Equestrian Centre with their own pony/horse.

Golf

Candidates will undertake a detailed assessment conducted by Stowe’s PGA Golf Professional on our 9-hole course. A Golf CV is also required.

Sport

Candidates must submit a sporting CV and references at the same time as the Scholarship Application Form and will be invited to Stowe to be assessed in their Stowe main sport(s).

Chess

Candidates will be asked to play a game live using tournament rules and a Chess clock as well as an interview with the Deputy Head (Academic). A Chess CV will also be required.

Academic

Candidates will sit papers in English, Maths & Science plus additional papers of their choice (Humanities, Classics, French or Spanish) and the Head’s Essay paper. Candidates will have an interview with the Head, Deputy Head (Academic) or Head of Lower School and take part in a Philosothon. Candidates are expected to have a CAT4 Mean of 130+.

Music

As an approximate guide, a Music Scholar should be Grade 5 standard on at least one instrument. On the assessment day, candidates will be required to undertake an audition with a small panel of teachers from the Department as well as an interview with the Director of Music.

Art

During the assessment day, candidates will take part in a observational drawing exercise, as well as talking through their portfolio which they should bring with them on the day.

Drama

Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of achievements prior to the assessment day. Performance of an audition piece of their choice, from memory of between two to four minutes and participation in a group workshop along with an interview with the Director of Drama will be expected on the assessment day.

Design

The assessment will be a timed design-based challenge along with a discussion with the Head of Design of their past design work which they should bring with them on the day.

Roxburgh

A two-day assessment programme including papers in English, Maths & Science, an interview with the Head, Deputy Head (Academic) or Head of Lower School and participation in Stowe’s Leadership Challenge. Candidates must be displaying excellence in at least one of the following: Art, Design, Drama, Music or Sport and will also undertake an assessment in their chosen area(s). Candidates are expected to have a CAT4 Mean of Circa 120+.