• Review meetings with the Head of Academic Scholars to discuss progress, interests, and set personal targets for further development
• Monthly ‘Magis Mail’ newsletter sent out each month, promoting super-curricular opportunities to inspire pupils to extend their learning beyond the classroom
• Promotion of Debating, Model United Nations, subject-specific clubs and writing competitions
• Gifted and Talented STEM workshop day run by an external company

• Lower Line Scholars have sessions using a course developed by the IBO, focusing on the development of critical thinking skills
• During Grammar (Year 10), Academic Scholars complete the Higher Project Qualification (equivalent to half a GCSE), which allows them to research and write about an academic topic of personal interest, and is then presented to the Lower Grammar (Year 9) Scholars.
• Syntax (Year 11) Scholars are introduced to the requirements of top universities and how to ensure they are well prepared
• Humanities-related trip or workshop each year

In Higher Line (Sixth Form), Academic Scholars are expected to study the subjects in which they were examined for the scholarship, as either A level or for the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP). These then differ with A level pupils strongly encouraged to consider taking the Extended Project Qualification, while IBDP pupils complete an Extended Essay. Both of these allow for development of independent research skills and exploring a topic of their choice, recommended to be related to a chosen field of future study.

• All Poetry (Year 12) Scholars take part in the Sustainability Essay Competition
• Workshops from the Collections team offered to those interested in Arts and Humanities
• Regular meetings for those interested in competitive universities, including Oxbridge, where pupils learn about how best to prepare themselves, take part in discussion sessions, present to the group, and prepare for any extra admissions tests or interviews they may require
• Use of our OS network to offer support and advice to pupils in all subject areas
• Talks from external speakers, alongside trips to top UK universities, such as Oxford
• Higher Line Scholars may also be expected to take on mentoring or other leadership roles, including mentoring young scholars, along with supporting scholars’ events and to show enthusiastic and timely participation in UCAS guidance, including the Oxbridge Programme, where applicable.

Only those candidates achieving commendable scores in the 11+ entrance examination will be invited back to sit the scholarship papers.

Academic scholarships are awarded on the results of examinations in English and Mathematics. These examinations will take place during the Scholarship Assessment Week. Pupils will also be interviewed by members of the senior leadership team, where they should demonstrate a scholarly love of learning beyond the classroom.

Applicants will be invited to spend the day at Stonyhurst as part of their assessment day. Further details on the proposed itinerary will be provided nearer the time.

Only those candidates achieving commendable scores in the 13+ entrance examinations will be invited back to sit the scholarship papers. Academic scholarships are awarded on the results of examinations in English, Mathematics and Science. These examinations will take place as part of the
Scholarship Assessment Week. Pupils will also be interviewed by members of the senior leadership team, where they should demonstrate a scholarly love of learning beyond the classroom and strong critical thinking.

Successful candidates will show academic strengths and interests across a range of subjects.

Applicants will be invited to spend the day at Stonyhurst as part of their assessment day. Further details on the proposed itinerary will be provided nearer the time.

Only those candidates achieving commendable scores in the 16+ entrance examinations will be invited back to sit the scholarship papers. Submission of predicted GCSE grades is also required.

Applicants must demonstrate a track record of outstanding performance. Internal Stonyhurst candidates must have two nominations from current teachers in their preferred subjects.

Applicants must complete examinations in their two preferred subjects. These examinations will last 45 minutes each. They will also be required to sit a Critical Thinking paper, for 30 minutes. These examinations will take place as part of the Scholarship Assessment Week. In addition, interviews will explore an applicant’s
engagement with independent learning, their career aspirations for the future, and their response to an unseen object from the Stonyhurst Collections.

Applicants will be invited to spend the day at Stonyhurst as part of their assessment day. Further details on the proposed itinerary will be provided nearer the time.