Scholarships &
Bursaries
Year
2022
Scholarships are offered to exceptionally talented pupils in the following areas – academia, music, sport, drama and art – and are available at all entry points. Scholarships can be worth up to a 10% reduction in fees which can be supplemented with a bursary depending on financial need. It is possible for a pupil to hold more than one scholarship.
Please note all applicants must be registered candidates before a scholarship or bursary application can be made.
Types offered
Art and Design scholarship application information
Applicants will be asked to submit a portfolio of their work for assessment. The portfolio should demonstrate a high level of personal achievement and commitment to art and design.
It should contain a selection of a minimum of 15 sheets of recent work including observational drawings and paintings, which can include collage, photographs and prints.
3D work should be photographed and include an indication of scale and overall dimensions as we cannot accept actual pieces as part of the submission.
Work should be mounted on paper and not placed in plastic sleeves. Candidates should also include a reference from their current teacher.
A shortlist of candidates will then be drawn up, with shortlisted candidates invited to take a
practical examination at the school.
At 10+ and 11+ shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit a drawing test from still-life objects
and the pupil will be interviewed.
10+ and 11+ applications
A portfolio submitted in support of an application for an art scholarship should consist of the following:
- All work submitted should be mounted onto paper, not card.
- All 3D work should be photographed and mounted. Please include an indication of the scale of the piece. Please do not bring in 3D work.
- Please include sketchbooks.
- The portfolio should include work from the past two years only.
- There should be plenty of evidence of observational drawing.
- There should be evidence of working in a variety of media.
- There should be evidence of visiting galleries and museums, and drawings made while there. This should include any written notes/observations about the artist’s work.
- There should be evidence of any workshops in which your son/daughter may have taken part.
A love of art above and beyond the norm should be apparent from the portfolio.
Exam: the 10+ and 11+ exam will consist of a series of observational drawing exercises for shortlisted candidates. This will take place on Wednesday 12 th January 2022 (by invitation only).
Drama Scholarships Informaion
On the basis of the application (consisting of the paperwork and accompanying evidence) we will draw
up a shortlist of applicants who will be invited to audition.
Awards will be made mainly on the basis of performance in the auditions but great emphasis will be placed
on the reference and supporting evidence detailing previous experience or commitment to drama.
In most cases the successful candidates will have appeared in drama productions both in and outside their
school and the application must include a reference from a teacher or instructor who can verify the pupil’s
dedication and talent. Further relevant references will also be considered.
All candidates should submit documentation to support their application, which must include:
- A statement of interest written by the candidate about why they would like to be a drama scholar at
Emanuel School (maximum length 500 words). Candidates are likely to be questioned about this if
called to audition. This statement should include a summary of what the pupil can offer the school in
terms of drama and what they would hope to gain by being part of the drama scholarship programme.
Pupils may wish to explain any previous drama experience, both in and out of school.
- A theatre review written by the candidate about a play or performance they have seen in the last year
(maximum length 500 words). It is intended that this will show the candidate’s understanding of how
drama is created as well as reflecting their appreciation that drama is not solely about being a
performer.
Please do not send any further evidence. Please note that supporting statements and reviews will be
retained by the school.
Summary of audition
Candidates should prepare an audition piece which should be a monologue of not less than one minute
and not more than two minutes in duration. The piece should be delivered without notes or text. The
audition piece must be from a published play or piece which has been performed on the professional stage
and all candidates are expected to have read the whole play as they will be questioned about their role in
context.
In the first part of the audition, candidates will be seen as a whole group and will work with each other
to see how they interact with other actors. In this session they will be asked to perform a series of
improvisation exercises. We are looking for students who can demonstrate a high level of personal skill
in the audition and who show a real commitment to performing on stage and offering an outstanding
contribution to drama lessons at Emanuel.
Please note that all stages of the audition are in ‘open’ format, with candidates watching each other
perform.
Music Scholarship Information
All 10+ and 11+ applicants will be invited to an open day for scholarship applicants on the morning of Saturday 8th January 2022. A shortlist of applicants will be contacted to attend an audition in the week beginning Monday 10 th January 2022. Auditions for shortlisted sixth form applicants will take place on Tuesday 9 th November 2021.
At 10+ and 11+ applicants may offer any instrument (including voice). Each candidate will be asked to play
one piece on their principal instrument. Candidates are expected to offer a second instrument (including
voice), but exceptionally talented pupils on a single instrument will be considered. The expected standard
of performance on the principal instrument should be Grade 4 or higher for 10+ and Grade 5 or higher
for 11+.
In addition, candidates at all levels may be tested in sight-reading and aural tests. We shall provide an
accompanist and the relevant music must be sent to school one week prior to the audition.
It is expected that all applicants will meet the standard of performance listed above. The key attributes we
are looking for are: a dedication to their musical studies, an exemplary attendance record at music
ensembles and events, a demonstrable desire to improve their music-making, and a willingness to be
involved in music activities in which they might not be directly participating.
The scholarship entitles pupils to free tuition on two instruments up to a maximum value of £1,500 per
pupil, per academic year, and the bespoke programme of events offered to scholars.
As a condition of their awards, Music Scholars agree that they will:
- Sing in the choir and participate fully in musical activities and ensembles appropriate to their talents and to meet the high standards of musicianship expected by Emanuel
- Take part in the annual House Music Competition
- Take music as an academic subject for GCSE
- Have instrumental lessons from Emanuel teachers unless otherwise agreed with the Director of Music
- Have instrumental lessons on the instruments offered at audition during their time at Emanuel unless prior permission has been given by the Director of Music.
- Assist the Music Department at Open Days
The acceptance by parents or guardians of any award offered after the auditions constitutes their agreement to these conditions. Failure to meet these conditions could lead to an award being withdrawn.
Should a music scholar miss a lesson for unknown or unsatisfactory reasons the Director of Music will be informed. If it is decided this is the pupil’s mistake, the missed lesson will be charged to the parents/guardian.
Sports scholarship information
All candidates should submit their application form, listing the teams or squads with which they have been involved both in and outside school and enclosing a reference from their sports teacher and/or coach. It is important to be able to demonstrate a high level of performance and achievement in sport.
Please note that experience of playing in at least one of our performance core sports of netball, rugby, cricket, rowing, football and hockey is essential. From September 2021 football is a core performance sport for those applying for 10+ and 11+ scholarships but not for sixth form scholarships.
Selected candidates will be invited to an assessment day where they will be tested on their sport specific skills and athletic potential.
Sports scholarships will be made mainly on the basis of performance at the assessment day but also with consideration of the supporting reference(s) and application form. It is essential for candidates to have previous experience of playing sport at a high level at their current school and also outside of school.
Successful candidates must be willing to make a commitment to play for school teams in two of our performance core sports during their time at Emanuel. Being outstanding in at least one of these sports and being able to contribute significantly to another is vital.
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Head Teacher
Mr Robert Milne
Address
Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS
ISC
associations
HMC, AGBIS, ISBA
Religious
affiliation
Christian
Day /
Boarding type
Day
Gender
profile
Co-Educational
Gender
split
Girls
48.2 % / Boys
51.8%
Number of
pupils
1053
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