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About Our Scholarships

Reading Blue Coat offers a number of scholarships celebrating students who demonstrate exceptional talent, passion, and potential across various fields.

Our scholarship programme is designed to ignite curiosity and foster growth. With personalised mentorship at its core, scholars are immersed in exciting opportunities that challenge them.

As a scholar, students take on a leadership role, becoming a source of inspiration for their peers. We expect our scholars to be ambassadors, championing their areas of specialism.

The awards are honorary and do not carry any fee remission. They are a mark of distinction, recognising both achievement and potential. Scholars gain valuable experiences and opportunities that help them grow and make a lasting impact within the school community and beyond.

The closing date for scholarship applications is Friday 3 January (external candidates) and Wednesday 8 January (current  students).

Please be aware that students must be formally registered for entry into the School before applying for a Scholarship.

Scholarships by Specialism

Who:

Pupils with outstanding academic achievement as demonstrated by their entrance or scholarship assessment outcomes.

What we offer:

  • Academically enriching scholars trip (weekend academic retreat for Sixth Formers)
  • Programme of events focussed on extending academic aspirations
  • Mentorship

What we ask:

  • Pupils act as role models within the School and ambassadors for the department, inspiring others around the School
  • Attendance at academic enrichment clubs and societies

To apply: 

There is no need for 11+ students to apply. Selection will be based on entrance assessment outcomes.

16+ students will be invited to apply to sit assessments for the Sixth Form Academic Scholars Programme. The assessments will take place on Saturday 25 January 2025.

Who:

Pupils with exceptional artistic ability, creativity and commitment.

What we offer:

  • Workshops held by external art practitioners
  • Creative scholars exhibition evening to showcase talent and development
  • Art Department mentoring sessions
  • Complimentary school trip

What we ask:

  • Pupils act as role models within the School and ambassadors for the department, inspiring others around the School.
  • Participation in Open Art Studios and studying art (GCSE and/or A Level) when the opportunity is presented.

To apply: 

*The closing date for 2025 applications has now passed.

Pupils will be invited for an interview and the opportunity to undertake a creative task and portfolio assessment, which will take place on Friday 24 January 2025.

Who:

Pupils with strong technical ability, creativity and dedication to dance who show a commitment to inspiring others.

What we offer:

  • Workshops held by external dance companies or practitioners each year
  • Creative scholars exhibition evening to showcase talent and development
  • Drama Department mentoring sessions
  • One to one support with external auditions
  • Complimentary school trip

What we ask:

  • Students act as role models within the School and ambassadors for the department, inspiring others around the School
  • Participation in dance productions and studying academic Dance when the opportunity is presented

To apply: 

*The closing date for 2025 applications has now passed.

Pupils will be invited for an interview and audition with academic assessment, which will take place on Saturday 25 January 2025.

Who:

Talented individuals with a passion for theatre who are eager to develop their acting and production skills and contribute wholeheartedly to the School’s vibrant Drama Department.

What we offer: 

  • Workshops held by external theatre companies or practitioners
  • Creative scholars exhibition evening to showcase talent and development
  • Drama department mentoring sessions
  • One to one support with external auditions
  • Complimentary school trip

What we ask:

  • Students act as role models within the School and ambassadors for the department, inspiring others around the School
  • Participation in drama productions and studying academic drama (GCSE and/or A Level) when the opportunity is presented

To apply: 

*The closing date for 2025 applications has now passed.

Pupils will be invited for an interview and audition with academic assessment, which will take place on Saturday 25 January 2025.

Who:

Musicians with exceptional skill and dedication, who demonstrate leadership in ensembles, show musical versatility, and are eager to inspire their peers.

What we offer: 

  • Workshops held by external music practitioners each year
  • Creative scholars exhibition evening to showcase talent and development
  • Music department mentoring sessions
  • One to one support with external auditions
  • Complimentary school trip

What we ask:

  • Students act as role models within the School and ambassadors for the department, inspiring others around the School
  • Participation in at least two musical ensembles and studying academic music (GCSE and/or A Level) when the opportunity is presented

To apply: 

*The closing date for 2025 applications has now passed.

Pupils will be invited for an interview and audition with academic assessment, which will take place on Friday 31 January 2025.

Who:

Athletes who show outstanding ability, commitment, and a strong team ethos, with the potential to inspire others and uphold the school’s sporting excellence in our focus sports.

What we offer:

  • Access to the Athlete Development Programme which includes an individualised strength and conditioning programme, nutritional support and access to the School physiotherapist
  • Trip to professional Sports fixture
  • Sports lectures
  • Sports Department mentoring sessions

What we ask:

  • Students act as role models both on and off the pitch and act as ambassadors for the department, inspiring others around the School
  • Students compete for the School in fixtures for which they are selected (including weekends)

To apply: 

*The closing date for 2025 applications has now passed.

Pupils will be invited for an interview and assessment, which will take place on Friday 24 January 2025.

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