At St Edmund’s College, we offer scholarships at three entry points; Year 7 (Elements), Year 9 (Grammar) and Year 12, Sixth Form. All scholarships offer a reduction in school fees of up to 20% for the duration the student is at the College. Additional financial support may be awarded in conjunction with a scholarship by applying for a bursary. For more information please see the bursary page of the website.
College Scholarships
Elements (Year 7) Scholarships
| Douay Academic Scholarship | Awarded on the basis of performance in the entrance examination. |
| Old Hall Academic Scholarships | Awarded to Catholic students who are currently in a Catholic school (and have been there for the last two years). This scholarship is awarded on the basis of performance in the entrance examination. |
| All Rounder Scholarships | Awarded to a child who is competent academically and also able to make a substantial contribution to other areas of life at St Edmund's. Contributions might be to one or more aspects of school, such as drama, technology, the Catholic life of the College, specialised sports or outdoor pursuits. Students applying for this award should provide evidence of their participation in these areas. |
| Art/Design Technology Scholarships | Awarded to a student who will make a significant contribution to the artistic and/or Design Technology life of the College. This award is decided by examination of a portfolio and a test. |
| Music Scholarships | Awarded to a student who will make a significant contribution to the musical life of the College through participation in the Schola Cantorum (choir), Orchestra or other musical ensembles. This award is decided by audition and includes the provision of free tuition in two instruments. To apply for this award students are required to play two instruments and must be Grade 5 or above in at least one instrument (voice can be counted as one instrument). Music Exhibitions may also be awarded which give free tuition in either one or two instruments. |
| Sport Scholarships | Awarded by open competition and references from sport clubs or teachers where the child is already involved in sport at a very high level. Scholars will be expected to play a full and sustained role in the sporting life of the College. |
Key Dates for September 2021 Elements (Year 7) Admission
| Registration date for scholarships and bursaries | Friday 27th November 2020 by midday |
| Registration date (no scholarship or bursary application) | Friday 11th December 2020 by midday |
| Entrance Examination Dates | Saturday 23rd January 2021 or |
| Monday 25th January 2021 | |
| Art Scholarship Assessment Date | Thursday 14th January 2021 at 9:30am |
| Sport Scholarship Assessment Date | Monday 18th January 2021 (boys and girls) |
| Music Scholarship Assessment Date | Wednesday 20th January 2021 and |
| Thursday 21st January 2021 |
Scholarship Information Sheets and Application Forms for Elements (year 7) September 2021 admission.
Sixth Form Scholarship Applications
At 16+, Cardinal Allen Scholarships are available and are decided by open competition using the results of specially set scholarship examinations, interview and previous school reports. Academic, Music, Sport and Art scholarships are available.
Candidates for this scholarship would be expected to achieve all A/A* grades or 7 or above grade in reformed GCSEs.
Key dates for September 2021 Sixth Form (Rhetoric) Admission
| Scholarship application closing date | Thursday 5th November 2020 by midday |
| Scholarship Examination Date: | Saturday 14th November 2020 |
| Rhetoric Scholarship Assessment dates: | Music - Monday 16th November 2020 |
| Art - Tuesday 10th November 2020 | |
| Sport - Thursday 12th November 2020 |