Wednesday, 9 Jul 2008
Means-tested scholarships are awarded at 11+ and 16+ by Latymer Upper School on the basis of academic excellence and family circumstances, and can offer up to full fee remission. Parents who are interested in means-tested scholarships must tick the relevant box on the registration form and also indicate whether or not they wish to be considered for a full fee paying place if the application for a means-tested scholarship is unsuccessful. Those applying for means-tested places will then be sent a Confidential Statement of Financial Circumstances form, which must be completed and returned by the date indicated on the form. This information allows the school to determine the level of financial assistance that may be offered. Should the candidate be considered for assistance, a home visit will be a normal part of the assessment process.
All means-tested awards are given at the discretion of the Head. Where awards are not to the value of full fees, the School can top these up to 100% of fees if appropriate. Means-tested awards are subject to annual review.
AWARDS AT 11+
The following awards are available for students entering at 11+ (Year 7). The details below are guidelines only and the school reserves the right to alter them at any time without notice.
Means-tested Scholarships
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 Fynvola Grant Scholarship
The Fynvola Grant Scholarship funds an award 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 Chris Hammond Scholarship
The Chris Hammond Scholarship funds an award for one pupil throughout their time at Latymer to the value of half fees. Chris Hammond taught Chemistry at Latymer from 1966 to 2007 and was Assistant Head during this time. 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 at Latymer.
The Sloane Robinson Scholarship
The Sloane Robinson Foundation funds an award each year to the value of half fees. Hugh Sloane was a Latymerian from 1967 to 1974.
The Martin Myers Scholarship
The Martin Myers Foundation 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 and wanted to repay the School for the start it gave him in life. Albert Pryce died in 2006.
Edward Latymer Scholarships
Edward Latymer Scholarships are awarded to bright students entering at 11+. These scholarships are funded from Latymer's Scholarship Endowment Fund, which is inspired by the 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 one or two Annual Fund Scholarships to bright students entering at 11+. These scholarships are funded by the whole Latymer community of present parents, former parents, former pupils, staff and friends of the School.
Non Means-tested Awards
Academic Scholarships for entry at 11+ are based on the results of the entrance examination and interview. There is no separate scholarship exam. Award amounts vary according to the merits of the candidate and are usually renewable annually, provided satisfactory academic progress is maintained and there are no serious breaches of conduct.
Academic Exhibitions of a single payment of £1000 are also offered. Exhibitions are based on academic excellence and are not means-tested.
Scholarships in music, and exhibitions in art, drama, music and sport are also available at 11+. Candidates for awards must also meet the academic requirements for entry to the School. Exhibitions are single awards of £1000 made at the time of entry. Holders of awards are expected to make a significant contribution to drama, music, sport and art at the School.
Music Scholarships, up to a maximum of 50% of fees plus free tuition on at least one instrument, are also available on entry at 11+. In addition, the Walter Legge Music Scholarship is offered each year to a talented 11+ candidate for the study of music. Walter Legge was a student at Latymer from 1916 to 1925 and went on to become one of the music world's most distinguished producers of classical music recordings. The scholarship, which is not means-tested and offers at 40% reduction in fees, is funded by an anonymous donor in recognition of Latymer's most disgtinguished musical alumni. At the discretion of the Head, the award can be topped up to 50% of fees.
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 exhibition of free tuition on two instruments. As a rough guide, for entry at 11+, music candidates should be at grade 5 on their main instrument.
An accompanist will be available at the Scholarship Audition. Candidates will be required to:
For Drama awards, candidates will be asked to prepare a two-minute extract of their choice from any published play.
For Art awards, the Registrar’s Office will notify the family as to when portfolios should be brought to the School. 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 recommendation of the Head of Art and are at the discretion of the Head.
Applicants who are invited to Sports Trials will be expected to meet the following criteria:
Two references will be required and awards are made upon recommendation of the Head of PE and Games and are at the discretion of the Head.
Candidates for art, drama, music and sport awards must complete a scholarship application form and return it along with the rest of the application forms to the Registrar’s Office at Latymer Upper School, King Street, London, W6 9LR. Once a candidate has satisfied the academic requirements for admission, s/he will be invited to audition/trials, usually in early February.
AWARDS FOR 16+ CANDIDATES
Means- tested Scholarships
Means-tested scholarships are awarded at 16+ by Latymer Upper School on the basis of academic excellence and family circumstances, and can offer up to full fee remission. Parents who are interested in means-tested scholarships must tick the relevant box on the registration form and also indicate whether or not they wish to be considered for a full fee paying place if the application for a means-tested scholarship is unsuccessful. Those applying for means-tested places will then be sent a Confidential Statement of Financial Circumstances form, which must be completed and returned by the date indicated on the form. This information allows the school to determine the level of financial assistance that may be offered. Should the candidate be considered for assistance, a home visit will be a normal part of the assessment process.
Non Means-tested Awards
Academic Scholarships for entry at 16+ are awarded to applicants at the discretion of the Head, following interviews with the Heads of Departments whose subjects the applicant proposes to study at AS level. No separate application is required for a scholarship to the Sixth Form. Award amounts vary according to the merits of the candidate and are usually renewable annually, provided satisfactory academic progress is maintained and there are no serious breaches of conduct. Academic exhibitions of a single payment of £1000 are also offered. Exhibitions and academic scholarships are based on merit and are not means-tested.
Scholarships in music, and exhibitions in art, drama, music and sport are also available at 16+. Candidates for awards must also meet the academic requirements for entry to the School. Exhibitions are single awards of £1000 made at the time of entry. Holders of awards are expected to make a significant contribution to drama, music, sport and art at the School.
Music Scholarships, including free tuition on at least one instrument (if required), are also available for entry at 16+. 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. Musicians who just fail to qualify for a Music Scholarship may, on the recommendation of the Director of Music and at the discretion of the Head, be awarded a Music Exhibition of free tuition in one or two instruments. As a rough guide, for entry at 16+, candidates should be about grade 8 on their main instrument.
The auditions are held in January and candidates will be advised of the date. An accompanist will be available at the Scholarship Audition. Candidates will be required to:
A major Drama scholarship of up to 40% of fees is available for a Sixth Form candidate who shows exceptional promise in drama. The award is renewable for the second year of the Sixth Form provided that satisfactory academic progress has been maintained and there have been no serious breaches of conduct.
Additional drama scholarships are available. These are for talented students of theatre and drama and they will only be made to those studying Drama at AS/A2 level. Those candidates not offered scholarships may sometimes be offered an Entrance Exhibition in drama of £1000.
For awards in acting, candidates are asked to prepare two short pieces, one from Shakespeare and one from any 20th 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. In exceptional circumstances, awards may be offered to talented design or direction candidates. Performance at audition is the sole criterion for candidates seeking drama awards.
Sports Scholarships are available to talented athletes entering the Sixth Form. 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 are:
Two references will be required.
Award amounts vary and are based on the quality of the applicant.
Art Scholarships and Exhibitions are available for Sixth Form candidates. Scholarship amounts vary. Exhibitions are limited to one-time payments of up to £1000. 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 additional work done outside school. The portfolio 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 upon recommendation of the Head of Art and are at the discretion of the Head.
Candidates for art, drama, music and sport awards must complete a scholarship application form and return it along with the rest of the application forms to the Registrar’s Office at Latymer Upper School, King Street, London, W6 9LR. Once a candidate has satisfied the academic requirements for admission, s/he will be invited to audition/trials, usually in mid to end January.