In applying for these scholarships careful note should be taken of the following:
Reference
The reference of this scholarship is: Sixth Form 2020-2022 and this should be quoted in any correspondence.
Studies offered
Two academic years’ study, Lower and Upper Sixth Forms (English National Curriculum, Years 12 & 13) in King’s College, The British School of Alicante.
Duration of scholarships
Two academic years (2021-2023).
Value of the Scholarship
Partial or total equivalent of all fees for both school years and text books where applicable. Under no circumstance will the scholarships be exchangeable for money.
Who can apply?
- Pupils at British schools (or schools elsewhere following the British system) who intend starting GCE ‘A’ Level studies in September 2020 having already passed GCSE or (I)GCSE examinations.
- Pupils at an equivalent level in another educational systems who take a competitive examination set by King’s College Alicante.
Please bear advised that pupils currently enrolled in King’s College Alicante cannot opt the Sir Roger Fry Scholarship but can be awarded on The Publication of their IGCSE results.
Documentation
All applicants must complete Scholarship Application Form 2020-22 which can be obtained from this link:
- A certificate from the candidate’s present school showing most recent qualifications obtained in Year 10 and Year 11 of the “English National Curriculum” or equivalent. The student must have achieved the highest possible marks on at least 70% of the subjects taken at their school. The internal evaluation system used by the candidate’s school must be explained to King’s in detail.
- Supporting documents from the candidate’s current school, club, association, or the like, describing the candidate’s extra-curricular activities, abilities and achievements, contribute to success in the process. Possible activities may include sports, music, drama, community service contributions, adventure activities, etc. We require additional information to be submitted by post before June of each academic year.
Documentation to be submitted by Thursday 30th April 2020. After this date, any application will be accepted.
Official (I)GCSE equivalent results slip (photocopies by Notary or carrying current school stamp) for all pupils in English system or official end-of-year results for pupils not currently in the British system.
Address for Documentation
Sixth Form Scholarship Committee
King’s College, The British School of Alicante
Glorieta del Reino Unido, 5
03008, Alicante
You can also telephone us:
Tel. +34 965 106 351
Fax. +34 965 108 096
Selection Committee
All candidates’ applications will be considered by a selection committee specifically set up by King’s College, Alicante.
Criteria
The committee will consider all aspects of the candidate’s application that have been submittted before the deadline.
A personal interview may also be required. The Committee will select candidates based on all the data received and will decide on the percentage of the scholarship to offer the candidate.
Final Decision
Once a final decision has been made, successful candidates will be informed as soon as possible. For pupils in the British system, final confirmation rests on their official (I)GCSE results in August.
Unsuccessful candidates will be notified in writing as soon as possible.
Scholarships are not transferable
No Suitable applicants
If in the opinion of the selection committee there are no suitable applicants, no scholarships will be awarded.
Cancellation
In the event of “force majeure” prior to the award of the scholarships, King’s College reserves the right to cancel the award process. “Force majeure” is defined as any event outside the control of King’s College which would make the provision of scholarships impossible.