New for 2024, the Minerva Scholarship is designed to empower female students in becoming influential voices in public speaking, debates, and global conversations.
Eligibility
- You must apply online for this scholarship
- All pupils who successfully pass the 11+ Entrance Examination are eligible
- A video statement by the pupil should be included with the application that supports the pupil’s suitability for the scholarship. We will not accept an application without an accompanying video.
Selection process
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the Entrance Examination.
Pupils who have been shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview the week commencing 13th January 2025. Interviews will include a discussion about a range of different subjects to show a love of learning.
Minerva Scholar benefits
Minerva scholars will benefit from a wide range of exciting opportunities including:
- Entrance and tutoring for Global Perspectives GCSE: enrolment onto additional qualification ‘Global Perspectives’ to be sat at the end of Year 9, especially for scholars
- Specialist mentoring by the Sixth Form debating team, who won the national championships this year
- Specific preparation for national and international competitions
- Speaking at open days and public facing events
- Scholar society programme: each half-term, scholars will come together for a workshop and discussion targeted at university of career preparation
- Mentoring from specialist staff: 1:1 mentoring from specialist member of staff about academic progress and recommendations on how to wider learning
- Scholar society open mic: each term, scholars will be invited to present at an informal event for parents, teachers and special guests from different areas of scholarship and the workplace on an area of interest or performance depending on scholarship area.
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To apply for a scholarship, please register for a parent account. If you have already submitted an application for your daughter, please register using the same email address you applied with.