Celebrating Talent
As a school we are committed to academic excellence and are dedicated to providing opportunities that foster the growth and development of our pupils. The scholarship programme for Years 9-11 is designed to support outstanding academic achievement, leadership qualities and pupils who demonstrate excellence in a certain area.
Scholarships are awarded to suitable candidates [Internal and External] and are awarded on a three year basis, subject to high standards of behaviour, excellent attendance and a visible commitment to the scholarship programme.
We proudly offer scholarships in Academic Excellence, Music, Sport, Performing Arts, Art/Design Technology and The Heads Awards for commitment to the school’s learning habits and values.
Scholarship applications for external candidates is currently closed for Academic Year 2024/25. More information on scholarships for Academic Year 2025/26 will be available shortly.
Academic Excellence
These scholarships will be awarded on merit to pupils who show a particular strength in one or more academic subjects that will be taken for GCSE. The pupils should be on track for achieving a grade 8 or 9 in one or more subjects. We will consider the pupil’s enthusiasm and passion for the subject, their CAT 4 scores and any additional test information as well as reviewing exercise books or portfolios of work.
Music
These scholarships will be awarded on merit to pupils who show particular strength in one instrument and/or particular commitment to a school based musical activity. We will consider the pupil’s enthusiasm and passion for the instrument and will review their performance through an audition.
Sport
These scholarships will be awarded on merit to pupils who show particular strength in more than one sport and/or particular commitment to sport at the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai. We will consider the pupil’s enthusiasm and passion for the sport and will review their performance through an assessment and interview.
Performing Arts
These scholarships will be awarded on merit to pupils who show particular strength in Performing Arts and/or public speaking and/or particular commitment to productions at Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai. We will consider the pupil’s enthusiasm and passion for performing arts and will review their performance through an assessment and interview.
Art & Design
These scholarships will be awarded on merit to pupils who show particular strength in Art/Design Technology and/or particular commitment to a school Art/DT project or activity. We will consider the pupil’s enthusiasm and passion for art and will review their performance through an assessment as well as reviewing exercise books or portfolios of work.
Heads Awards
These scholarships will be awarded on merit to pupils who show a particular commitment to the school’s learning habits, values and/or have shown strength in character or leadership. We will review each pupil’s applications and hold a series of interviews.
How to Apply
Applications for scholarships should be submitted as a letter to the Principal (no more than 700 words), written by the candidate to highlight their strengths and achievements in the specific category. Supporting references may also be requested.
Please send applications to our Leadership Executive Assistant, Francesca Balderson, at francesca.balderson@rgsgd.com by 22nd January, either by hand or electronically.
Interviews and assessments will be conducted in January, and scholarships will be awarded by February half term. A range of scholarships is available in each category, each awarded for a three-year period, contingent on excellent attendance, positive behaviour, and active engagement in the scholarship programme.