Sports Scholarships
Expectations & Pathways of Sports Scholars
Stonyhurst Sports Scholars are talented and committed individuals who show a real passion for their chosen sport.
They uphold the sporting values of teamwork, fair play, respect and excellence and demonstrate selfless dedication to team performances in all fixtures.
Applicants will need to demonstrate significant skill and a high level of proficiency in at least one of our major sports which is rugby and cricket for boys and hockey and netball for girls. Candidates may also be assessed in tennis.
Sports Scholarships are awarded at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry in rugby, tennis, cricket, netball and hockey.
There are three types of awards, with differing fee remission as follows:
WALKER PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP (up to 20% of fees)
Awarded to an outstanding International (or equivalent) or national performer in their chosen sport.
NELSON SCHOLARSHIP (up to 10% of fees)
Awarded to a regional or county level performer who may also be on a professional club academy pathway.
EXHIBITION SCHOLARSHIP (up to 5% of fees)
Awarded to a talented club or school performer who has the potential to achieve county honours.
THE PATHWAY
Overseen by our Director of Sport, successful Scholars enjoy a personalised sports performance programme.
Sports Scholars will enjoy weekly strength and conditioning sessions, together with guidance and advice on all sports performance matters. Scholars will be invited to attend talks from guest speakers across a wide range of topics from nutrition to injury prevention, to sports psychology and more. Visits to specialist training and sports performance centres will also take place.
For our Walker Sports Scholars there are weekly, one to one mentorship sessions, and individual strength and conditioning training sessions. These Scholars will also receive access to a qualified sports therapist, together with regular reviews of their nutritional intake and balancing this with training demands.
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The progress and conduct of all scholars must remain satisfactory at all times, and continuation of the scholarship into the next academic year depends on the scholar fulfilling the requirements that are expected of them.
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Professional club connections & pathways
Criteria and process for Sports Scholarships applications
Applicants should create a Sporting CV providing clear evidence of sporting achievements and the level attained. Two references from professionals who have coached the applicant are also required. Video footage may also be required.
Following this, successful applicants will then be invited to attend a Sports Scholars Assessment Day where they will have to undertake practical assessments in their chosen sport, together with an overall fitness assessment.
Applicants will be expected to arrive at the College the day before their assessment day. During this time there will be team building activities and the opportunity for them to join in with school life. The overnight stay will not be charged for. Further details will be provided nearer the time on what to bring and the proposed itinerary.
Candidates will meet the senior leadership panel for a general interview, together with a separate interview with the Director of Sport to discuss their sporting ambitions for the future.
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