New for 2024, the 140 scholarship, launched to celebrate the school’s 140th anniversary, recognises pupils’ outstanding commitment to making our community stronger.

Eligibility

  • You must apply online for this scholarship by Monday 14th October 2024.
  • Applicants are asked to create a portfolio showcasing any previous community or volunteering work, leadership experience; this can be within the school setting or in the wider community.
  • Applicants should also submit a personal statement of no more than 4,000 characters describing any ideas for future initiatives that will engage your peers in an inclusive way and that make our community stronger, and your interest in local and global issues beyond your immediate community.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview the week commencing 11th November 2024.

Scholar benefits

140 scholars will benefit from a wide range of exciting opportunities including:

  • Support for networking within their chosen area to meet other students with similar interests from across the GDST
  • Support with fundraising and advocacy for their chosen area within school
  • 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.

What skills should I have to be a 140 Scholar?

Essential:

  • Show exceptional dedication in contributing positively to your local community through various activities
  • Demonstrate a heartfelt commitment to volunteering and helping others, making a real impact
  • Clearly express your ideas and concerns, inspiring others to join your cause and create change
  • Listen to different perspectives and work well with people from diverse backgrounds, showing kindness
  • Serve as a role model by leading with integrity, motivating peers to get involved and make a difference
  • Work harmoniously with others to achieve common goals, respecting and valuing everyone’s contributions
  • Actively share your experiences and achievements to inspire others to take part in community efforts
  • Ensure that your community efforts are inclusive and welcoming to everyone, regardless of differences.
 Desirable:

  • Think creatively to develop new ways of addressing community needs, making positive change even better
  • Offer guidance to others who want to get involved, helping them navigate the world of community service
  • Show interest in global and local issues beyond your immediate community, connecting them to your actions
  • Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, encouraging others to do the same
  • Propose practical solutions to community challenges, driving meaningful and lasting improvements
  • Speak up for causes you’re passionate about, inspiring others to support and engage in positive change.

Apply

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.

 REGISTER FOR PARENT ACCOUNT

Fees

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