For boys entering into Year 12 in September 2022, Newcastle School for Boys will be launching their new High Level Sixth Form Scholarship Awards, offering up to 100% scholarship awards for those showing exceptional talent.
The talent identification programme will allow boys to access the exceptional sixth form education at the School whilst being supported in their pursuit of excellence in their chosen area. The scholarships will be offered to boys performing to the highest level academically, in music or in sport.
The Gosforth-based independent school saw the launch of its new sixth form centre in 2017 and regularly sees its boys producing results well above the national average both in its A Level and Cambridge Technical courses.
Headmaster, Mr David Tickner said “We’re delighted to launching this scheme for September 2022 and to be able to recognise the exceptional talent of those wishing to join our Sixth Form.
We offer exceptional support at our sixth from to allow boys to pursue academic excellence whilst still following their passions outside of the classroom. Our Sixth Form focuses developing the whole boy to put them in the best possible place to achieve happiness and excellence in their future lives.”
The School will be hosting their Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 18th November, 6.00pm. This evening will allow those interested to learn more about the education on offer, speak with subject leaders and receive further details on the scholarship scheme. “We really look forward to welcoming boys and their families along to our open evening and assessment day.” said Head of Sixth Form, Mrs Tori Snowdon. This is a very exciting opportunity for us to open up our Sixth Form offer via the launch of this scholarship. We very much look forward to meeting with the applicants to learn more about their passions and talents.”
Those wishing to apply for the scholarship scheme can do so by contacting the School and submitting an application by the closing date of Friday 17th December. Applicants will be invited to and assessment day on Saturday 29th January 2022 with offers to be issued in the following weeks.