Scholarship Policy
1. Statement
2. Aims
3. Related policies
4. Application
5. Awards
6. Conditions
7. Expectations
8. Scholarships for existing students
9. Fees
1. Statement
Ashbourne offers scholarships to gifted, talented and aspirational students who will benefit from the high quality tuition, individual attention and support provided. The College carefully assesses each student’s application to ensure they meet the criteria and have the potential to benefit both academically and personally from the scholarship. Scholarships may range from 10 to 100% of tuition fees.
Scholarship students are expected to lead by example, both in lessons and outside the classroom, inspiring fellow students to work diligently, behave responsibly and positively support the Ashbourne Community.
There are many excellent opportunities for students to engage in College life where they can make friends, discover new passions and develop skills. Scholarship students are expected to be proactive to initiate positive change at the College and often take up roles of responsibility, such as being a member of the student council. This helps to improve leadership skills for the future and allow students to make a real difference in how the College runs.
2. Aims
The aims of this policy are:
3. Related policies
4. Application
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.
During this stage, scholarship applicants must also demonstrate their capacity to lead by example through:
5. 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.
6. Conditions
Students will only be considered for a scholarship if they have the academic capability 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.
7. Expectations
Scholarship students are expected to be role models in their behaviour, academic endeavours and wider engagement in College life. They should lead by example:
7.1 Making every effort to achieve outstanding grades and gain entry to a top ranking university on a competitive degree course, e.g.:
7.2 Complying with the core rules of the College, as well as others set out in the Student Behaviour and Expulsions Policy:
Scholarship students must exhibit exemplary behaviour, and College staff should not have to spend time addressing behaviour issues.
Everyone at Ashbourne is expected to play their part in making the College a friendly, safe and dynamic place to learn. Mutual respect, tolerance and collaboration reflect the College’s grown-up approach to education and is vital for student happiness which is considered the College’s most important goal. Responding positively to staff feedback and always looking to improve are commitments the College looks for. Respectful behaviour is also key and includes not having to be asked more than once to rectify behaviour, e.g., for failing to wear the Ashbourne Lanyard at all times or not complying with the dress code.
7.3 Acting as an Ashbourne Ambassador:
Ashbourne will award a scholarship for the duration of a student’s course at the College, subject to review at the end of each academic year to ensure conditions and expectations have been met. The College reserves the right to withdraw scholarships if a student fails to adhere to the rules and expectations set out above and within the Student Behaviour and Attendance policies.
Where 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.
8. 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% or higher 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.
9. Fees
Scholarships are only applicable to tuition fees and practical fees. All other costs (including Easter Revision Courses) remain the same. Please refer to the Fees Policy and fees for the current academic year.
Practical fees for applicable A level subjects (e.g. science or art based) are:
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.