Art Scholarship

Students applying for the Art Scholarship must complete a separate application form and submit supporting information. Our Art Scholars enjoy a range of exclusive opportunities designed to challenge and develop their creativity, including:

• Participation in high-quality workshops exploring diverse materials

• Involvement in all SCHS Art events, such as annual entry into the Young Art Cancer Research Competition, annual entry to the Royal Academy Young Artist Summer Show, regular visits to London galleries and life drawing classes for Sixth Form students.

As an Art Scholar, you’ll benefit from opportunities that nurture your artistic talent and open doors to future prospects. You will also serve as a role model, inspiring your peers and the wider school community. Art Scholars are expected to:

• Show a strong interest in creative learning and embrace artistic challenges with confidence.

• Strive to develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding, recognising the vast artistic possibilities in school and beyond.

• Lead and inspire peers and younger pupils, guiding them through creative learning.

• Be committed to reaching their full potential and demonstrate consistent effort, creativity, and progress, which will be reflected in academic grades.

• Actively contribute to lessons, lectures, and special events through discussions, presentations, and peer support.

• Attend Extended Learning workshops (Year 7 to Year 8) to enhance creative skills.

• Approach new challenges with an open mind, accept constructive criticism, and explore new techniques and ideas.

• Actively seek to develop a critical understanding of art by visiting galleries and exhibitions.

• Submit work for art competitions.

Art Scholars at SCHS have access to excellent facilities, including:

• A large main art studio, a separate Sixth Form studio and a third smaller studio

• A suite of Mac computers

• High-specification cameras

• Ceramics facilities and a printing press

To apply for a Specialist Art Scholarship, please indicate your interest on the online application form. To ensure we assess each applicant’s artistic aptitude fairly, we ask for sketchbooks to be submitted in the following format:

• Sketchbooks no larger than A3

• Examples of work using pencil, paint, collage, sculpture, and pastel (oil or soft)

• Photography, including images of three-dimensional work

Please avoid:

• Portfolios, three-dimensional work, or canvas artwork

• Certificates or photographs of the applicant working

Your daughter’s physical sketchbook must be delivered to the Senior School Reception by Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Future Art Scholars Breakfast: Wednesday 24 June 2026

Application Deadline: Tuesday 3 November 2026 (all sketchbooks must be delivered to the school’s Reception by this date)

Art Scholarship Assessment: Thursday 19 November 2026 

Interview for Shortlisted Candidates: Thursday 3 December 2026 

Sixth Form applicants must submit a portfolio of up to six of their best pieces along with a recent sketchbook.

During the interview, candidates will discuss their work, artistic interests and future aspirations.

External candidates should also provide:

• Predicted GCSE Art grade and mock exam result

• A written reference (maximum 200 words) from their school Art teacher

Key Dates for 16+

16+ Application Deadline: Friday 16 October 2026 (all sketchbooks must be delivered to the school’s Reception by this date) 

16+ Art Scholarship Interview: Monday 23 November 2026