Sixth Form scholarship

The Roger Fry scholarships

King's College awards scholarships to students who wish to study in the Sixth Form at King's College,  British School of Alicante.  In applying for these scholarships careful note should be taken of the following:

A. Reference

The reference of this scholarship is:  Sixth Form 2009-2011 and this should be quoted in any correspondence.

B. Studies offered

Two academic years' study, Lower and Upper Sixth Forms (English National  Curriculum years 12 & 13) in King's College, British School of Alicante.

C. Duration of scholarships

Two academic years.

D. Value of the Scholarship

Partial or total equivalent of all fees for both school years. Under no circumstance will the scholarships be exchangeable for money.

E. Candidates who may apply

(a)  Pupils at British schools (or schools elsewhere following the English system) who intend starting  GCE 'A' Level studies in September 2009 having already passed GCSE examinations.
or
(b)  Pupils at an equivalent level in another educational system who take a competitive examination set by King's College Alicante.

F. Documentation to be submitted by post before Friday 5th June 2009:

1. King's College application form

2.  Application form

3. A certificate from the candidate's present school showing qualifications obtained in Year 10 and Year 11 (latest report) of the "English National Curriculum"or equivalent.
At least 70% of the subjects should have the highest possible marks following internal evaluation.
The internal evaluation system used by the candidate's school must be explained.

3. Supporting documents from current school, club, association, etc. describing the candidate's extra-curricular activities, abilities and achievements. Possible activities may include sports, music, drama, community service, adventure activities, etc.


G. Documentation to be submitted by post or fax by Monday 24th August 2009 at the latest

Official GCSE/IGCSE equivalent results slip (photocopies by Notary or  carrying current school stamp) for all pupils in English system.   
            or
Official end-of-year results for 2008/2009 for pupils not currently in the English system.

H. Address for documentation

Mrs. Elaine Blaus, Headteacher
British School of Alicante
Glorieta del Reino Unido 5
Alicante 03008
Tlf: 965 106 351 Fax 965 108 096 (the country code for Spain is 34).

I. Selection Committe

All candidates' applications will be considered by a selection committee set up by   King's College.

J. Criteria

The committee will consider all aspects of the candidate's application and will apply  these weightings to GCSE or IGCSE results.

Grade

Points

A*

4

A

3

B

2

C

1

A personal interview may also be required.  From the accumulated data the Committee  will select candidates and decide on the percentage scholarship to offer.

K. Final decision

Once a final decision has been made, successful candidates will be informed before the 1st September 2009.

L. Scholarships are not transferable

M. No suitable applicant

If in the opinion of the selection committee there are no suitable applicants, no  scholarships will be awarded.

N. Cancellation

In the event of "force majeur" prior to the award of the scholarships, King's College  reserves the right to cancel the award process.
"Force majeur" is defined as any event outside the control of King's College which  would make the provision of scholarships impossible.

Download the Application Form »

Glorieta del Reino Unido nș 5. 03008 Alicante
Tel: (+34) 965 106 351 - 639 687 385. E-mail: info@bsalicante.com