Scholarships & Bursaries
Senior School Scholarships are available at ages 13+ and 16+. Exhibitions are also offered at these ages.
Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded openly as an honour on the basis of merit. Scholarships are reserved for candidates who show a breadth of strong talents. Exhibitions may be awarded to candidates who show strength in a particular area, or whose talents are broad, but not of sufficient standard to attract a more major award.
In the Senior School, Scholars and Exhibitioners all benefit equally from the Scholars Programme and support of the Head of Scholars.
General Arrangements
- Scholarship awards are worth 25% of tuition fees, and Exhibitions 10%. Candidates may sit for more than one award but the total award will not exceed 25%. This means that parents may receive a fee remission of either 25% or 10% against the full tuition fees.
- Applications to sit for Scholarships should ideally be received at least one month before the Culford Entrance Exams, and a supporting reference must be received from the Head of the current school prior to the candidate sitting those exams.
Academic Scholarships
Senior School candidates who show sufficient potential are invited to sit scholarship exams.
Candidates sit papers in a variety of subjects depending on age, some past papers are available on request.
- Candidates are also interviewed by the Headmaster or other senior colleagues as part of the selection process.
Music, Sport, Art, Drama and DT Scholarships
- Pupils require confidential references from relevant teachers or coaches.
- Candidates are asked to demonstrate their ability through performance or portfolio as relevant; further details of the requirements are available from the School.
- Candidates are also interviewed by the relevant Head of Department as part of the selection process.
Hockey Scholarships
- Culford provides the opportunity to combine an excellent education up to A Level with a tailored, high performance hockey programme. Hockey Scholarships are available to Culford Senior School pupils at ages 13+. Successful hockey scholarship candidates will receive a year round training programme.
- Scholarship applicants should be of Regional/County level and above.
Tennis Scholarships
- Culford provides pupils with the opportunity to combine an excellent education up to A Level with a tailored, high performance tennis programme. The programme is available at an extra cost and will typically include:
- squad sessions with the High Performance Coach
- dedicated fitness programme
- tournament visits
- annual tour
- video analysis
- goal setting and reporting
- Scholarships and Exhibitions are open to boys and girls aged 10 to 18 years of County, Regional or National standard, and are considered throughout the year.
Rugby Scholarships
- Successful Rugby scholars will receive a year round training programme which includes:
- specific skills and team training three times a week
- coaching linked to local clubs and County rugby structures
- strength and conditioning training
- competitive Autumn and Spring team fixtures
- goal setting and performance profiling
- Scholarship candidates should be of regional or County level and seeking entry at 13+, 14+ or 16+.
Swimming Scholarships
- Culford now provides the opportunity to combine an excellent education up to A Level with a tailored performance scholarship or development swimming programme. The programme is operated in partnership with West Suffolk Swimming Club, one of the largest competitive swimming clubs in the region.
- Scholarships are open to boys and girls aged 11 to 18 years of County, Regional or National standard.
Jubilee Scholarships
- These are closed awards reserved for boarding pupils and are worth 25% of the boarding fee. Candidates entered for any category of scholarship as boarders will automatically be considered for the Jubilee Scholarship.
- Jubilee Scholarships may be awarded for outstanding talent in any category, or for a combination of talents that enable the candidate to make a significant all round contribution to Culford as a boarding school.
Please click on the link below to download the current Scholars' Programme.
Culford Scholars Programme 2011-12
Scholarships & Exhibitions for Entry at 13+
The expectation is that scholarships and exhibitions are tenable for five years, subject to continuing good progress. On transfer to Culford's Sixth Form, the entitlement will be confirmed on the basis of achievements at GCSE. Parents are asked to take advice from the child's current Head before nominating candidates for any of the following awards. In the case of a specialist award (eg Art or Music) the recommendation of specialist teachers is also necessary.
Up to four Academic Scholarships and up to two Music, two Art, two Design & Technology, two Drama and two Sports Scholarships may be awarded which are worth 25% of tuition fees. In addition, up to two Jubilee Scholarships may be awarded which are worth 25% of boarding fees. Exhibitions awarded in any subject are worth 10% of tuition fees. Rugby, Swimming and Tennis Exhibitions and Scholarships are also offered.
Please click on the link below to see the Scholarship Examination dates for 2012/13.
2012/13 Key Dates for Entry