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 - rugby and cricket for boys and hockey and netball for girls. Candidates may also be assessed in tennis and football where pathway only scholarships are offered.

Sports Scholarships are awarded at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry level.

The maximum fee remission offered to Sports Scholars is 5%.

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.

Scholars also receive one-to-one mentorship sessions, individual strength and conditioning training sessions, as well as having access to a qualified sports therapist*.  Their nutritional intake will be reviewed regularly and balanced with training demands.

*an additional charge

EXPECTATIONS OF SPORTS SCHOLARS

Sports Scholars will model sporting values of teamwork, fair play, respect, excellence, positivity, humility and commitment. They will demonstrate selfless dedication to team performances in sports fixtures.

Under the direction of the Director of Sport, all pupils who hold scholarships will be expected to represent their school team in the sport that their scholarship is awarded for, as well as promote the cultural and sporting life of Stonyhurst College. We anticipate the tenure of a scholarship to be for the duration of the holder’s education at Stonyhurst, unless the scholarship letter says otherwise, provided that the holders academic and scholarship progress and general conduct remain satisfactory. By 16+, Sports Scholars should be playing at county level or equivalent

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.