Scholarships and Exhibitions

11+ Application Process:

If you are an external candidate, you do not need to apply for an Academic Scholarship, as all applicants sitting the required 11+ entrance examination will be considered for this award.

If you are a parent with a daughter moving from LEH Junior School to Senior School, you will receive communications in the summer term of Lower 2 asking if your daughter wishes to apply for an Academic Scholarship. If so, your daughter will be required to sit the 11+ entrance exam alongside external candidates.

16+ Application Process:

If you are an external candidate, you do not need to apply for an Academic Scholarship as all applicants sitting the required 16+ entrance examination will be considered for this award.

If you are a parent of an existing LEH pupil moving into the Sixth Form, you will receive a letter from Mrs Cole in the autumn term of Upper 5 asking if your daughter wishes to apply for any of the Sixth Form scholarships. If you would like your daughter to be considered for an Academic Scholarship, you should complete and return the Sixth Form Scholarships form by the given deadline.

Open to:

Entry into the Third Form (Year 7): All 11+ applicants are considered for this award. A Scholarship applicant must perform outstandingly in the entrance assessments and will then be interviewed alongside other prospective pupils.

Entry into the Sixth Form (16+): If you are an internal applicant (an LEH student in Upper 5) you will sit a non-subject specific essay paper and either a Mathematics or English paper.  If you are an external applicant, you will be considered for an award on the basis of your results in the 16+ entrance assessment papers.

What happens on the day?

There is no separate academic scholarship examination.  All candidates who apply to join the school at 11+ and 16+ and complete the examinations on the defined examination day will be considered for an academic scholarship.  All candidates being considered for a place at LEH will be invited back to attend an interview.  Candidates will not be informed if their interview is considering their suitability for an academic scholarship and such interviews follow a similar format to those for all candidates being considered for a place at the School.

Expectations of an Academic Scholar:

Given the academically selective nature of the school, we expect all students to show intellectual curiosity.  We are looking for those who have a very inquisitive mind and well-developed independence of thought.  These are the kind of things which will be looked for during interview.

We expect all academic scholars to continue to exhibit the qualities which they demonstrated at interview.  Whilst there is no expectation of a certain standard of outcome and performance under examination, we expect scholars to achieve effort grades above the average for the school. This requires a high level of focus and active participation in lessons. In addition, they should show interest beyond the classroom, including attendance of lectures and academic clubs and a willingness to enter into school competitions such as the Martindale Essay competition and national competitions. 

"The 42" is an intellectual club for high performing students who are academic scholars and any other interested pupils. The club meets on a regular basis and aims to stimulate and stretch students through thinking and discussing across a variety of topics which are not covered in the curriculum.

It is envisaged that these high expectations will not be a burden to the scholars since they will take these in their stride and really enjoy the intellectual challenge as they progress through the school.

11+ Application Process:

If you are applying for a Music Scholarship for entry into the Third Form (Year 7) you should tick the appropriate box in our on-line application form and fill in the required details. This should be submitted by the application deadline.

Parents of girls moving from LEH Junior School to Senior School will receive a communication in the summer term of Lower 2 with details of how to apply for a Music Scholarship and the application deadline.

16+ Application Process:

If you are applying for a Music Scholarship for entry into the Sixth Form (Year 12) you should tick the appropriate box in our on-line application form and fill in the appropriate details. This should be submitted by the application deadline.

If you are a parent of an existing LEH pupil moving into the Sixth Form, you will receive a letter from Mrs Cole in the autumn term of Upper 5 asking if your daughter wishes to apply for any of the Sixth Form scholarships. If you would like your daughter to be considered for a Music Scholarship, you should complete and return the Sixth Form Scholarships form by the given deadline.

Open to:

To apply for a Music Scholarship at Third Form (11+), you should generally have a minimum of a Grade 5 Distinction or equivalent. If piano is the only instrument offered, candidates must be of Grade 8 Distinction level as Music Scholarships are typically for orchestral or jazz instruments and singers. Applicants with considerable potential who have been learning an instrument for only a short time should not be deterred from making an application. In addition, the Music Department is looking for talented young players with good aural and sight reading ability.

To apply for a Music Scholarship in the Sixth Form, you are expected to have the minimum of a Grade 7 Distinction or equivalent.  The school is looking for musicians who, although they may not be intending to study Music at A level, are able to make a serious commitment to the Music Department.

What do I need to prepare for my Music Audition?

Entry in to the Third Form (Year 7): As a shortlisted candidate, you will be expected to play one or two contrasting pieces (not exceeding 5 minutes in total) on your first instrument. If you are offering a second instrument, you should prepare a short piece of no more than 3 minutes on that instrument. If more than two instruments are offered, please prepare a short piece of 2 minutes on all instruments. Auditions are held towards the end of January and should last no more than 20 minutes.

Entry into the Sixth Form (Year 12): As a shortlisted candidate, you should prepare one or two pieces of approximately 5 minutes duration in total on your first instrument and a short piece, no more than 3 minutes, for a second and third instrument if appropriate. Auditions are held towards the end of November and should last approximately 20 minutes.

What happens on the day?

The first ten minutes of your audition will be for warming-up and rehearsal purposes.  There will be a room set aside for this. During your audition you will perform your prepared pieces (details above) and participate in sight-reading, some brief aural tests and a short interview. You may be asked to talk about the context of your pieces.

If you require an accompanist, you are welcome to bring your own. Alternatively, one of our professional accompanists is also available for the audition. They will rehearse with you immediately before your audition.

Expectations of a Music Scholar

We expect a Music Scholar:

• To commit to the major school music groups relevant to their instrument, as agreed with the Director of Music.
• To prioritise weekly music rehearsals and concerts for those groups at which they perform.
• To be an ambassador for the Music Department and to lead by example with enthusiasm and commitment to the department.

Music Scholars enjoy:

• Performing in a dedicated annual Chamber Concert, including a Scholars' Choir and Orchestra.
• The opportunity to play in assembly at least once a year.
• Participation in a chamber group with specialist coaching.
• Free tuition for one instrument from a teacher employed by the school.

Music Exhibitions Application process:

Music Exhibitions are awarded to applicants at 11+ and 16+ to recognise musical achievement that falls just short of scholarship standard. You do not need to apply separately to be considered for a Music Exhibition. The expectations and benefits enjoyed by the holder of a Music Exhibition are similar to those of a Music Scholar.

The Mitchell Music Scholarship

The Mitchell Music Scholarship may be offered by the school to a candidate and can be awarded in addition to a standard Music scholarship. The percentage of the tuition fee offered will vary as the Mitchell Music Scholarship is means-tested. Applicants will be asked to provide some limited financial disclosure in support of their application, in addition to meeting the entry requirements applying to other Music Scholarships described above.

16+ Application Process:

If you are an external applicant applying for Sixth Form entry and you wish to apply for an Art Scholarship, you should indicate this on your application form by ticking the appropriate box and submitting your form by the application deadline.

If you are a parent of an existing LEH pupil moving into the Sixth Form, you will receive a letter from Mrs Cole in the autumn term of Upper 5 asking if your daughter wishes to apply for any of the Sixth Form scholarships. If you would like your daughter to be considered for an Art Scholarship, you should complete and return the Sixth Form Scholarships form by the given deadline.

As an Art Scholarship applicant, your GCSE work will be reviewed. In addition, you may wish to submit additional pieces of work. These could include work created on courses or in sketch books.

Please write a short explanation of why you are applying for the Art Scholarship and what you hope to study when you leave school and submit this information with your application.

Open to:

The Art Scholarship is open to external and internal candidates entering the Sixth Form. Applicants should be planning to study A Level Art.

What happens on the day?

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a short interview.

Expectations of an Art Scholar

You will be invited to create artwork for the School over the course of your two years as a Sixth Form Art Scholar.

Art Scholars enjoy

As an Art Scholar you will receive free membership to agreed London galleries.

16+ Application Process:

If you are an external applicant applying for Sixth Form entry and you wish to apply for a Drama scholarship, you should indicate this on your application form by ticking the appropriate box and submitting your form by the application deadline.

If you are a parent of an existing LEH pupil moving into the Sixth Form, you will receive a letter from Mrs Cole in the autumn term of Upper 5 asking if your daughter wishes to apply for any of the Sixth Form scholarships. If you would like your daughter to be considered for a Drama Scholarship, you should complete and return the Sixth Form Scholarships form by the given deadline.

As a candidate (both external and internal applicants) you should also write a letter, addressed to the Director of Drama, setting out your reasons for applying for the Drama Scholarship and submit this with your application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and/or audition.

Open to:

The Drama Scholarship is open to external and internal candidates entering the Sixth Form. The Drama Scholarship is likely to go to an applicant who is planning to study A Level Drama and Theatre but this is not a requirement.

What happens on the day?

If you have a particular interest in performance you may be invited to audition. You will be asked to choose one of two options to prepare for performance in a workshop setting with the Director of Drama and the other candidates. 

If you are applying with a primary interest in design or technical theatre you may be asked to prepare a brief presentation in response to a specific production brief.

All candidates invited to audition or to give a presentation will also be set a written task exploring their thoughts on the role of theatre in society.

Expectations of a Drama Scholar

We expect the Drama Scholar to act as an ambassador for the work of the department, both academic and co-curricular.  It is therefore likely that they will have experience of GCSE Drama and will take A level Drama and Theatre.  However, students that have not been able to take the GCSE course should still apply.

We expect the Drama Scholar to have a proven enthusiasm for live theatre, making the most of what London has to offer and actively supporting all school productions.

The Drama Department has a range of leadership positions for Sixth Form students and we would expect the Drama Scholar to apply for one or more of these at the appropriate time in the school year.  Regardless of the outcome of this process, we expect the Drama Scholar to be an active ambassador for the department, volunteering to support department staff and fellow students across the full range of extra-curricular projects throughout their two years in the Sixth Form.  

Drama Scholars enjoy

As a Drama Scholar you will receive complimentary individual Speech and Drama lessons throughout the Sixth Form, working towards Trinity Guildhall examinations; supporting your academic and production work, or helping you prepare for life after LEH.  Technical and design students will have the option of a personalised mentoring programme with the Theatre Manager.

The Drama Scholar will also receive complimentary tickets to all Sixth Form Theatre trips. 

16+ Application Process:

If you are an external applicant applying for Sixth Form entry and you wish to apply for a Sport scholarship, you should indicate this on your application form by ticking the appropriate box and submitting your form by the application deadline.

If you are a parent of an existing LEH pupil moving into the Sixth Form, you will receive a letter from Mrs Cole in the Autumn Term of Upper 5 asking if your daughter wishes to apply for any of the Sixth Form scholarships. If you would like your daughter to be considered for a Sport Scholarship, you must complete and return the Sixth Form Scholarships form by the given deadline. 

As a candidate, you should provide a sports curriculum vitae detailing your chosen sport, participation and achievements in your chosen sport and in other sports and, if appropriate, your sports outside school.

Open to:

Sports Scholarships are offered to pupils who show exceptional ability in the sport of their choice (which may or may not be a School sport). You will be expected to have made a significant contribution to sport during your time at the school and intend to continue with that contribution during the Sixth Form.

What happens on the day?

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a short interview.

Expectations of a Sports/ROWING Scholar

As a Sports Scholar, your contribution will not just relate to your participation but will also include coaching and promotion of sport in general within the school. Other important factors include the level and breadth of contribution to school sport, reliability and leadership qualities amongst peers and performance as a role model for younger age groups.

Sport Scholars enjoy

Leading LEH sports teams, regularly captaining 1^st teams and representing LEH (nationally) at sporting competitions.

The School will award one STEM Scholarship which is available through funding from a benefactor, Worldwide Energy Logistics Ltd.

The recipient will be an applicant who demonstrates their passion for one or more STEM subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics or Product Design) and intends to pursue further study and possibly a career path in a STEM related area. It is open to external as well as internal candidates.

16+ Application Process:

If you are an external applicant applying for Sixth Form entry, and you wish to apply for the STEM Scholarship, you should indicate this on your application form by ticking the appropriate box and submitting your form by the application deadline. 

If you are a parent of an existing LEH pupil moving into the Sixth Form, you will receive a letter from Mrs Cole in the autumn term of Upper 5 asking if your daughter wishes to apply for any of the Sixth Form scholarships. If you would like your daughter to be considered for the STEM Scholarship, you must complete and return the Sixth Form Scholarships form by the given deadline.

Please provide a covering letter, addressed to the STEM Co-ordinator, with your application explaining why you are applying and outlining your current plans for future study and potential career path. You will need to demonstrate a passion for your subjects and explain what you feel you could contribute to the extracurricular life of the school.

Open to:

The STEM Scholarship is open to external and internal candidates entering the sixth form to study STEM subjects. As a prospective STEM Scholar, you will be studying one or more STEM subjects at A Level.

What happens on the day?

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a short interview.

Expectations of a STEM Scholar

The STEM Scholar is expected to be a positive role model for women in STEM and contribute to extracurricular activities.

STEM SCHOLARS ENJOY

• Representing LEH at national STEM events, such as the Big Bang Fair
• The opportunity to develop practical research skills through the Institute for Research in Schools and other similar organizations
• Attendance at lectures and talks at top London universities
• Specialist training to support entry into national competitions, such as the British Physics Olympiad

16+ Application Process:

If you are an external applicant applying for Sixth Form entry and you wish to apply for a Rowing scholarship, you should indicate this on your application form by ticking the appropriate box and submitting your form by the application deadline.

If you are a parent of an existing LEH pupil moving into the Sixth Form, you will receive a letter from Mrs Cole in the Autumn Term of Upper 5 asking if your daughter wishes to apply for any of the Sixth Form scholarships. If you would like your daughter to be considered for a Rowing Scholarship, you must complete and return the Sixth Form Scholarships form by the given deadline. 

As a candidate, you should provide a sports curriculum vitae detailing your chosen sport, participation and achievements in your chosen sport and in other sports and, if appropriate, your sports outside school.

Open to:

The Rowing Scholarship is open to internal and external candidates.  It will be awarded to a student who shows exceptional ability in rowing either at their current school or external club and who intends to row throughout their time in Sixth Form at LEH. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated an excellent history of attendance and commitment to rowing. They will aspire to represent Great Britain at Junior level and aim for a 2000m ergo score of sub 7:50 at rate 24. 

What happens on the day?

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a short interview.

Expectations of a ROWING Scholar

As a Rowing Scholar, your contribution will not just relate to your participation but will also include coaching and promotion of rowing in general within the School. Other important factors include include reliability and leadership qualities amongst your rowing peers, and your performance as a role model for the younger years. 

Rowing Scholars enjoy

The opportunity to represent the School at the highest level both as part of the School’s top crew at events such as Schools Head, National Schools Regatta and Henley Royal and also at GB Trials. Rowing scholars will also enjoy the opportunity to attend our annual training camp held in Italy.