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Scholarships and Bursaries
11+ (YEAR 7)
11+ (Year 7)

At the age of 11 there are four Entrance Scholarships available which are awarded on the results of the Entrance Examination. Two scholarships are for 20% of the fees payable and the other two are for 10% of the fees. These run through the Middle School and can be extended through the Sixth Form at the discretion of the Headmistress and in consultation with the teaching staff.

A Music Scholarship of 20% of the fees may be awarded annually upon entry to an 11+ candidate adjudged by the Director of Music to have sufficient musical talent. A second Music Scholarship of 10% of fees can be awarded in years where the field of applicants is particularly strong. Applications are made by December and auditions are in January. Music Awards entitling girls to free music tuition are also available and auditions take place on the same day as the Music Scholarships.
UPPER 5 (YEAR 11) & SIXTH FORM - Internal Scholarships
Upper 5 (Year 11) and Sixth Form

The following Scholarships are awarded during the Summer Term of the girls' Lower Fifth year. Selection for the awards is based on the results of the June examination, at the end of the Lower Fifth, performance throughout the Lower Five year and on interview. Full details are sent to the parents of all members of this year group at the beginning of the Summer Term.

There are 7 internal academic Sixth Form Scholarships:

i) Margaret Kaye Scholarships - There are three scholarships of 20% of the fees payable
to run for three years (through Upper 5 and the Sixth Form).
ii) Sixth Form Scholarships -There are four scholarships available of 20% of fees. However this
group can be extended by a mix of 20% or 10% awards depending on the performance of
the candidates and the recommendations of the awarding panel.
Clare Gregory Scholarship
This is awarded for sports prowess and is for 20% of the day fees in the Sixth Form.



There are three external academic scholarships of up to 20% of fees and these are awarded at the discretion of the Headmistress, to new pupils joining the School in the Sixth Form.

Music Scholarships
There is a Music Scholarship for pupils entering the Sixth Form, to the value of 20% of the School Fees. Applications are submitted by members of U5 or external candidates by the end of October. Auditions take place in November.

There is also a Jennifer Bate Organ Scholarship with Guildford Cathedral offered in alternate years to girls who are already advanced organists. This award is typically for 20% of fees payable, but may involve means-tested bursary assistance if appropriate.

Below are details about a Jennifer Bate Organ Academy residential course to be held in March 2009 with joining instructions.

Senior Music Awards - Music Awards are available for free music tuition on a range of musical instruments from chapel organ to piccolo and voice. Some are specifically for those wanting to take up less "popular" instruments.

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Art Scholarship
There is an Art Scholarship for pupils entering the Sixth Form, to the value of 20% of the School Fees. Applications are submitted by members of U5 or external candidates by the end of October. Auditions take place in November.
(NB In each case the fees referred to are the fees payable by the parent for the term in question.)
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Sixth Form Bursaries
Up to 6 means-tested bursaries are available to external applicants to the School for Sixth Form places. In particular, the School seeks applicants for the study of the Sciences and Mathematics, Modern Languages (Spanish, French and German), Art and Music. Combinations of subjects which include some of these will be considered. Awards may be up to the equivalent of 100% of fees and cover some essential extras such as travel, music tuition, Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme etc. Applicants' will be asked to complete a detailed submission to the Business Manager and an awarding panel will determine the level of award to be offered if the candidate passes the School's existing Sixth Form Entrance Test Procedure. This includes an Adult Verbal Reasoning Test, a General Studies paper and a formal interview with the Director of Studies and another member of the Senior Management Team.