St Francis Xavier Awards
St Francis Xavier
St Francis Xavier was a pioneer who believed in his cause and never gave up. He spent much of his life pushing boundaries and challenging himself to achieve more. We believe that a Stonyhurst education can give young people a chance to emulate St Francis and become tenacious pioneers for the modern world. This award can give that opportunity to Stonyhurst pupils.
The Award
St Francis Xavier awards are available each year to full boarders who are most likely to benefit from, and contribute to, life at Stonyhurst. Most recipients of the award have historically been UK Roman Catholics, and applicants are expected to be pupils who will fully participate in all aspects of Stonyhurst boarding school life.
These awards are available to full boarders who, like St Francis Xavier, have the potential to become a tenacious pioneer in a particular field. Applicants for the award are expected to be pupils who will fully participate in all aspects of boarding school life.
St Francis Xavier award holders will benefit from a 20% fee remission. Thereafter, parents or guardians may also apply for a means-tested bursary.
The application process
All applicants will be required to sit a Cognitive Assessment Test by 23rd December 2024 remotely under independent supervision), together with submitting two years of school reports. We will also require candidates to submit a personal statement explaining why they think they should be considered for this award and if practicably possible a reference from their current Headmaster, or alternatively a character reference from a person who knows them well
The headmaster will review these completed files. Successful candidates will then be invited into the school on Saturday 8th February 2025 to meet with the headmaster to present a portfolio showing an area of interest they are deeply passionate about.
