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 SCHOLARSHIPSFoundation Scholarships (means-tested) Foundation (i.e. means tested) Scholarships are awarded at 11+ and 16+ by Latymer Upper School on the twin basis of academic merit and family financial circumstances. Foundation Scholarships can vary in amount from 15% up to 100% fee remission. Parents who consider themselves eligible for a Foundation Scholarship should indicate this clearly on the application form. It is very important that parents indicate whether they also want to be considered for a fee paying place if the application for a Foundation Scholarship is unsuccessful. To qualify for consideration for a Foundation Scholarship, the applicant must perform very well in the examinations at 11+ or be invited to interview at 16+. Financial circumstances are not considered until after the entrance examinations at 11+ or interview at 16+. There is strong competition for Foundation Scholarships and not all those who apply will receive awards. If you have indicated that you do not wish to be considered for a fee paying place and, after exams or interview your child is not being considered for a Foundation Scholarship, your application will not be taken further. Those applying for Foundation Scholarships will be sent a Confidential Statement of Financial Circumstances Form, which should be completed and returned by the date indicated on the form. This information allows the Finance Director to determine the level of financial assistance that may be offered. This information will not be considered until examinations or interview have taken place. For those candidates who are being considered, the Finance Director will make contact with the family to discuss the application further and to assess what level of financial assistance, if any, might be available. Each candidate will be assessed individually. Should the candidate be eligible for full [i.e. 100%] fee assistance, a home visit will normally be conducted. All means tested awards are given at the discretion of the Head. Means tested awards are subject to annual review, both in terms of academic performance and financial need. The following means tested awards have been generously endowed by former pupils and friends of the School: The Fynvola Grant Scholarship The Fynvola Grant Scholarship is awarded each year, up to the value of full fees. The award is funded by Hugh Grant, a Latymerian from 1969 to 1978. The Scholarship is endowed in memory of his mother, Fynvola, who was a much respected teacher in the state system in West London for three decades. The Sloane Robinson Scholarship The Sloane Robinson Foundation funds two awards each year to the value of half fees. Hugh Sloane was a Latymerian from 1967 to 1974. The School normally provides the other half of the fee and awards these Scholarships to pupils who qualify for full fee remission. The Colin Turner Scholarship The Colin Turner Charitable Trust funds an award each year, up to the value of full fees. The donor is Mel Smith who attended Latymer from 1964 to 1971. This award is given in memory of Colin Turner who taught Drama and English at Latymer from 1957 to 1990 and was Mel Smith's Drama Teacher. The Stephen Hodges Scholarship The Stephen Hodges Scholarship funds an award for one pupil throughout their time at the school, to the value of half fees. The School normally provides the other half of the fee and awards this Scholarship to a pupil qualifying for full fee remission. Stephen Hodges was a Latymerian from 1965 to 1972 and is a current Governor of the School. The Chris Hammond Scholarship The Chris Hammond Scholarship funds an award for one pupil throughout their time at the school, to the value of half fees. The School normally provides the other half of the fee and awards this Scholarship to a pupil qualifying for full fee remission. Chris Hammond taught Chemistry at Latymer from 1966 to 2007 and was Assistant Head with particular responsibility for community links. This award is funded by a gift from an anonymous donor, generously supplemented with contributions from the Latymer community in recognition of Chris's many years of distinguished service to pupils and teachers. The Martin Myers Scholarship The Martin Myers Scholarship funds an award for one pupil throughout their time at the school, to the value of half fees. Martin Myers was a Latymerian from 1953 to 1960. The Albert Pryce Scholarship The Albert Pryce Scholarship funds an award of 40% of fees for one pupil throughout their time at the school. Albert Pryce was a free place pupil at Latymer from 1941 to 1946 who wanted to repay the School for the start it gave him in life. Albert Pryce died in 2006 and this award was endowed by his legacy. Edward Latymer Scholarships Edward Latymer Scholarships are awarded to able students entering at 11+. These Scholarships are funded from Latymer's Scholarship Endowment Fund, which has built on the original educational endowment established in 1624 by the School's founder, Edward Latymer. Generous contributions from parents, former parents, staff, former pupils and friends of the School allow the Fund to offer these opportunities. Annual Fund Scholarships It is the School's intention every year to offer at least two Annual Fund Scholarships to able students entering at 11+. These Scholarships are funded by the generosity of the whole Latymer community of present parents, former parents, former pupils, staff and friends of the School. We continue to offer the education envisaged by our founder, Edward Latymer, who wanted to provide educational opportunity to 'eight poore boyes of Hammersmith'. We now, of course, extend this to girls as well. Fundraising for means tested Scholarships is the primary charitable focus of the Latymer Foundation at Hammersmith. We continue to build the Endowment Fund to offer means tested Scholarships to increased numbers of boys and girls who, though academically able enough to win a place at Latymer, may, because of family circumstances, be unable to afford the fees. Our aim is to create a permanent fund that will meet and indeed surpass our target of achieving eight students in each year group (a total of 56 across the School) in receipt of 100% full fee Scholarships for each of their seven years at Latymer, honouring Edward Latymer's original promise, made nearly 400 years ago, of educating local children as our central philanthropic aim. SCHOLARSHIPS AT 11+ (non means-tested) ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Academic Scholarships are offered at 11+. These consist of a one-off payment of £1000 at time of entry. At the Head's discretion, a larger financial element may be awarded. Academic Scholarships for entry at 11+ are awarded on the basis of performance in the entrance examination and at interview. No separate application is required for a Scholarship and there is no separate Scholarship examination or interview. MUSIC, DRAMA, ART AND SPORT All candidates for these Scholarships must first meet the academic requirements for entry to the School. MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS Music Scholarships are awarded strictly on ability and potential as tested at audition by the Director of Music. A number of Music Scholarships, including free tuition on two instruments, are available for entry at 11+. The major Scholarship, the Walter Legge Music Scholarship, is offered each year to a talented 11+ candidate for the study of music at Latymer Upper School. The Scholarship, which is not means tested and offers a 40% reduction in fees, is funded by an anonymous donor and is named after one of Latymer's most distinguished musical alumni. Depending on family financial circumstances and at the discretion of the Head, the School may increase the value of this Scholarship. (Walter Legge was a student at Latymer from 1916-1925. He went on to become one of the classical music world's most distinguished producers of classical music recordings, discovering among others Karajan, Klemperer, Callas and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.) Tenure of a Music Scholarship is reviewed annually and is subject to the holder's continued progress, involvement in and commitment to music, to the satisfaction of the Director of Music. The competition for Music Scholarships is intended to discover musical aptitude and promise. Parents should note that preference will normally be given to instrumentalists rather than keyboard players or composers. Those candidates not offered Scholarships may sometimes be awarded a Music Award comprising free tuition on 2 musical instruments. All awards are made on the recommendation of the Director of Music. For entry at 11+, candidates should be at Grade 5 on their main instrument. Auditions are held in January, following the entrance examinations, and selected candidates will be advised of the date. An accompanist will be available at the Scholarship auditions. Candidates will be required to:
DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS Drama Scholarships are offered at 11+. These consist of a one-off payment of £1000 at time of entry. For a Drama Scholarship, 11+ candidates are asked to prepare a two-minute extract of their choice from any published play. Awards are made upon the recommendation of the Director of Drama. Drama auditions are normally held in early February. ART SCHOLARSHIPS Art Scholarships are offered at 11+. These consist of a one-off payment of £1000 at time of entry. Selected candidates must ensure that their portfolios are available for viewing in late January. Portfolios should reflect the candidate's artistic achievement in school and also additional work done outside school. The portfolio should show evidence of knowledge and understanding of other artists' work. Awards are made upon the recommendation of the Head of Art. SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS Sport Scholarships are offered at 11+. These consist of a one-off payment of £1000 at time of entry. These Scholarships are designed to recognise pupils who show considerable athletic promise. Awards are made upon the recommendation of the Heads of Sport. Sports Trials are normally held in early February. Applicants who are invited to Sports Trials will be expected to meet the following criteria: Representation (District Level) in a major code: rugby, football, cricket, netball, hockey, tennis, athletics, swimming
SCHOLARSHIPS AT 16+ (non means-tested) ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Academic Scholarships are offered at 16+. Academic Scholarships for entry at 16+ are awarded following interviews with the Heads of Department whose subjects the applicant proposes to study at AS/A2 Level. No separate application is required for a Scholarship to the Sixth Form. Scholarships are usually renewable for the second year of Sixth Form, subject to satisfactory academic progress and good conduct. MUSIC, DRAMA, ART AND SPORT All candidates for these Scholarships must first meet the academic requirements for entry to the School. MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS Music Scholarships are awarded strictly on ability and potential as tested at audition by the Director of Music. Music Scholarships, including free tuition on two instruments, are offered at 16+. Music Scholarships are usually renewable for the second year of Sixth Form, subject to the holder's continued progress, involvement in and commitment to music, to the satisfaction of the Director of Music. The competition for Music Scholarships is intended to discover musical aptitude and promise. Parents should note that preference will normally be given to instrumentalists rather than keyboard players or composers. Those candidates not offered Scholarships may sometimes be awarded a Music Award comprising free tuition on 2 musical instruments. All awards are made on the recommendation of the Director of Music. For 16+ candidates should be at grade 8. Auditions are held in January and selected candidates will be advised of the date. An accompanist will be available at the Scholarship Auditions. Candidates will be required to:
DRAMA Drama Scholarships are offered at 16+. The major Scholarship, representing 40% of fees, is funded by an anonymous donor and is offered to a Sixth Form candidate who meets Latymer's academic standards and shows exceptional ability and promise in drama. For all Drama Scholarships, candidates, who will be expected to be studying Drama at AS/A2 Level, and to make a significant contribution to Drama at Latymer, will be asked to attend competitive auditions and be interviewed to discuss their previous theatrical experience and future ambitions. Auditions will take place in mid to late January. For the auditions, selected candidates are asked to prepare two short pieces, one from Shakespeare and one from any 20th or 21st Century text of their choice. The pieces should show some contrast in character. Candidates will also take part in an improvisation workshop. Candidates should seek advice from their current drama teacher on preparing for the auditions and workshop. Performance at audition is the sole criterion for candidates seeking a Drama Scholarship for acting. Scholarships may also be offered to talented theatre design candidates. These candidates will be expected to bring a portfolio of their previous work as a set, costume, lighting or sound designer, including any appropriate supporting materials, and will be asked to speak about a recent production to which they feel they contributed significantly. A separate interview with the Director of Drama will be arranged for design candidates. Drama Scholarships are usually renewable for the second year of Sixth Form subject to satisfactory academic progress and conduct, and provided the recipient remains actively engaged in drama at Latymer, to the satisfaction of the Director of Drama. ART Art Scholarships are offered at 16+. Portfolios are assessed at the time of interview and candidates are advised to ensure that their portfolios are available during the first two weeks in January. Portfolios should reflect the candidate's artistic achievement in school and also more personal work done outside school, and should show evidence of knowledge and understanding of other artists' work. Scholars are expected to contribute significantly to the School's programme of exhibitions, poster design, art editing and other projects. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Head of Art and are usually renewable for the second year of Sixth Form subject to satisfactory academic progress and conduct, and provided the recipient remains actively engaged in art at Latymer, to the satisfaction of the Head of Art. SPORT Sport Scholarships are offered at 16+. Sports trials usually take place in mid-January. Applicants will be tested in their main named sport, plus a minimum of one other from the following list: rugby, football, cricket, tennis, athletics, badminton, boats, swimming and netball. Criteria for the Sports Scholarship at 16+ are:
Awards are made upon the recommendation of the Heads of Sport. Sports Scholarships are usually renewable for the second year of Sixth Form subject to satisfactory academic progress and conduct, and provided the recipient remains actively engaged in sport at Latymer, to the satisfaction of the Head of Sport. TO APPLY FOR A FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP, PLEASE INDICATE THIS ON THE REGISTRATION FORM. TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP IN ART, DRAMA, MUSIC OR SPORT, PLEASE FILL IN THE FORM AT THE BACK OF THE ADMISSIONS BOOKLET (you can obtain this by ringing the Registrar's office) or DOWNLOAD THE FORM FROM THIS WEBSITE.
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