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Scholarships

Creative Arts and Sports Scholarships
2023/24 Entry

A limited number of scholarships will be available to Year 7 and Year 9 applicants to Portland Place
School in September 2024.
Scholarships will be worth up to 10% of school fees. All scholarships are reviewed annually and their
continuance is dependent upon satisfactory conduct, attitude, participation and progress.
The dates for assessment are detailed in the information for each scholarship. The notification of
outcome of the application will be sent with offer letters in February 2024.

Art Scholarships
Art scholarships are open to students from any school applying for Year 7 or Year 9 entry. We are
looking for students who meet the normal academic requirements of the school but who also
demonstrate outstanding ability in Art, particularly through creativity, imagination, manipulative
skills, strong powers of observation and evidence of some specialist language and concepts
appropriate to the appreciation of art. We expect holders of Art scholarships to make a significant
extra-curricular commitment to their art work.
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.
Process:
– A letter of expression of interest should be attached to your registration form.
– Applicants will be asked to submit a portfolio for review the week before the exam
– Notification of outcome of the application will be sent in February along with the offer letter.

Drama Scholarships
Drama scholarships are open to students from any school applying for Year 7 or Year 9
entry. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate considerable natural ability and have
performance skills that will act as an excellent role model to others. The school is looking for
individuals who display both talent and the attributes valued in the theatre: reliability, flexibility, dedication and team working skills.
Successful candidates will be expected to make a full contribution to the Creative Arts life of the school, participating regularly in theatrical productions. Holders of the scholarship must be an excellent ambassador for the Drama department.
Applicants will be asked to take part in collaborative learning with our current students during their timetabled lessons and an audition.
Audition pieces can be the applicant’s choice, either a Shakespearean or contemporary text will be accepted. Audition speeches should be around 2 minutes long.
Process:
– A letter of expression of interest should be attached to your registration form.
– Applicants will be asked to attend an audition and collaborative work with current students during timetabled Drama lessons.
– Year 7 Scholarships Audition – January 2024 date TBC
– Year 9 Scholarship Audition – January 2024 date TBC
– Notification of outcome of the application will be sent in February along with the offer letter.

Music Scholarships
Music scholarships are open to students from any school applying for Year 7 or Year 9 entry. Music Scholarships are awarded strictly on ability and potential as tested at audition by the Director of Music.
The Music curriculum is diverse and wide ranging using the many resources available. We have a broad range of facilities including the most up-to-date, industry-standard technology for all students to develop sequencing and score-writing skills, as well as a range of practical resources including a Samba drum set and a set of djembe drums. The Symphonfree Scheme provides all Year 7 students with free beginner instrumental tuition and free instrumental loan leading to the development of ensemble skills which is incorporated into the Music curriculum.
Portland Place School offers GCSE Music and we would expect all our Music Scholars to study at this level. We have specialist teachers for in a wide range of instruments including Music Technology and DJing alongside traditional disciplines and regularly enter students for Music Theory and practical exams through ABRSM, Trinity Guildhall, Trinity Rock and Pop and LCM boards.
Process:
– A letter of expression of interest should be attached to your registration form.
– Applicants will be asked to attend for audition during January.
– Notification of outcome of the application will be sent in February along with the offer letter.

Sports Scholarships
Sports scholarships are open to students from any school applying for Year 7 or Year 9 entry. Sports scholarships are available to talented athletes to support their development both academically and on the field of play. Experience playing one of our major sports (netball, rugby, football, cricket or athletics) is essential.
Applicants will be invited in to participate in Sports/Games with the appropriate year group to measure performance against peers. Evidence of participation at club (or higher) level outside school will also be taken into account.
Process:
– A letter of expression of interest should be attached to your registration form.
– Applicants will be invited to participate in sports trials during January (dates TBC)

The boys’ scholarship morning will be at Regents Park; they will require the following for a session focusing on football and rugby:

  • Studded boots suitable for football/rugby
  • Shin pads
  • Gum shield
  • Football/rugby socks shorts
  • Tracksuit bottoms
  • Rugby or football shirt
  • Warm/waterproof top.
  • Drink and a (nut free) snack

The girls’ scholarship afternoon will be at Regents Park; they will require the following for a session focused on netball football and rounders (weather permitting):

  • Trainers and football boots
  • Long socks and shin pads
  • Shorts/skort/leggings
  • Tracksuit bottoms
  • T-shirt
  • Warm/waterproof top.
  • Drink and a (nut free) snack