SCHOLARSHIPS

Our academic scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and achievement to date. These students will have a consistently outstanding level of academic attainment and exhibit potential for future excellence. Students should be on track to achieve 9s and 8s at GCSE level or equivalent.

Our Art scholarship is awarded to students with an exceptional talent in the visual/fine arts, supported by a strong portfolio of work. Applicants for this scholarship must be intending to study Art as one of their A-level subjects.

Our Drama scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate excellent dramatic ability, showing achievement, commitment and enthusiasm. Applicants must be intending to study Drama as one of their A-level subjects.

If you have a flair for film or video-making, passion for photography or talent for journalism, this scholarship is for you. Our Film, Video, Photography and Journalist scholars demonstrate outstanding talent, and are likely to be considering a career in their chosen field. They play an active role in covering school events and activities through these media, and are supported in developing their skills with input from our alumni and parent communities.

Music Scholarships are awarded to students who show exceptional musical ability and achievement. Applicants should be Gr 8 standard on their first instrument, should be taking A level Music and/or A level Music Technology and should want and be ready to play an active role in the musical life of the school. As well as looking for a level of excellence and achievement in their technical ability we look for enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Music scholars are expected to be great ambassadors for music at d’Overbroeck’s. They will participate in 3 or more weekly ensembles and help coach younger or less experienced players, either at the Sixth Form or at one of the other school sites. Music scholars are also expected to participate in all school concerts and help with practical arrangements (setting up, ushering etc) on the day.

In the scholarship audition candidates should perform two pieces (either two pieces on one instrument or one piece on two instruments). They will be asked to perform a quick study piece with accompanist which they will be given on the day, and will also be asked about their musical experience and interests. 

Our Sport scholars are expected to be good ambassadors for Sport within the school, helping to promote the benefits of a healthy, physically active lifestyle. Applicants for our Sports scholarship are required to be playing and training to a high standard in their chosen sport (such as county player or equivalent). We would also usually expect applicants to be intending to study A-level Physical Education.

Our Tennis Academy is a dedicated programme designed to support excellent tennis players who wish to develop their tennis career alongside studying their A-levels and getting all the benefits of a d'Overbroeck's education. Applicants should have, or be working towards, a World Tennis Number (or the equivalent rating) of 16-19 or better. We will also consider players slightly below this standard if they show good potential. All applicants must also meet our standard academic entry requirements.