St Edmund's
Sport Scholarship | Year 9 | 13+
Tiered Scholarships: Three levels based on playing level and potential, with progression opportunities through mid-year reviews.
Tailored Athlete Development: Individual and small-group coaching focused on each scholar’s strengths.
Holistic Support: Nutrition, injury prevention, sports psychology, and strength & conditioning programmes included.
Balancing Sport & Academics: Flexible schedules to support both athletic and academic excellence.
Pathways to Higher Education & Beyond: Guidance for university sports scholarships and careers.
Transferable Skills: Develop teamwork, leadership, discipline, and resilience.
Scholarship Structure:
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Tier 1: Fitness testing, 1-2-1 sessions, group coaching, workshops, and support balancing external commitments.
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Tier 2: Group sessions, some workshops, and conditioning.
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Tier 3: Access to conditioning sessions.
Progress is reviewed mid-year, allowing scholars to move up or down tiers based on performance.
KEY DATES
Assessments will take place w/c Monday 26 January 2026
Closing date for entries: Friday 12 December 2025
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Awards are open to candidates entering Junior School at 11+ (Year 7), or Senior School at 13+ (Year 9) or 16+ (Year 12). Candidates will be expected to sit the appropriate academic entry tests.
The Head Teacher of the candidate’s present school will be asked to provide a report on the candidate’s general progress and academic ability, as well as sporting prowess. Evidence of sporting achievement is required, together with a recommendation from the candidate’s sports coach. These should be sent to scholarships@stedmunds.org.uk.
EXTERNAL Candidates will be expected to sit the appropriate academic entry tests.
Entries should be submitted by Friday 12 December 2025. Late entries may not be accepted.
SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENT
Pupils should wear sports kit and bring equipment for their main sport where necessary
Part 1: Practical
Skills and Games assessments
Fitness assessments
Part 2: Interview with the Director of Sport
Part 3: Interview with the Head
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Candidates at 13+ and 16+ should represent at Club level or higher in their main sport and will make significant contributions to sport at St Edmund’s School, | Candidates are expected to make a major contribution to all school sport. |
| Candidates should demonstrate outstanding competence in one of St Edmund’s main sports (hockey, netball, football, cricket, tennis). | Representation at club, district, county or national level. |
| Candidates should show excellent leadership and communication qualities with an outstanding work ethic. They are an exceptional sporting role model. |
HOW DO I APPLY?
- Complete the online Registration form. (External candidates only)
- Complete and submit the Sport Scholarship form and upload any relevant reports and documents.
Awards of varying value, offset against the tuition fees for both day and boarding pupils, are awarded in the categories of Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport. Where fees are still prohibitively expensive, annually means-tested bursaries can be awarded to supplement a scholarship.
