Sports Scholarships are awarded to candidates who show exceptional potential in at least one core sport. No previous county or club experience is required, but some may already be members of a school, club or a representative team. The Director of Sport is looking for overall coachability, fitness potential, ambition to succeed and resilience. Once a holder of this award, students must continue to strive to develop their skills, achieve success in sport and be an ambassador for the College. We expect that as an Eltham College Sports Scholar they will be aspiring to achieve County or equivalent representation.
Candidates who apply for a scholarship will, if they perform well in the academic entrance examinations, be invited to an assessment day.
Sport scholarships are available to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential in at least one sport, whilst also fulfilling the normal academic requirements for entry into the College.
Scholarships are awarded following the appropriate assessment and interview, to those who show potential in one or more of the school’s core sports of Rugby, Hockey, Netball and Cricket. We also welcome applications from students who participate to a high level in additional sports such as Athletics, Chess, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Golf, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis and Water Polo. Every student who is awarded an Eltham College sport scholarship will receive the same mentoring and support. This includes access to high-level coaching, links with local clubs and sporting academies as well as the High Performing Athlete Programme (HPAP). We are pleased to see many of our students go on to district, county, regional and international representation. Every student is works with a member of Sports staff who acts as a personal mentor, offering advice and support across each academic year. Scholars will also benefit from a progressive strength and conditioning programme using the newly refurbished gym in the Eric Liddell Sports Centre. Benefits of the Sports Scholarship Programme:
- Aim of improving individually and progressing the standard of sport within the school
- Regular high quality coaching sessions
- One to one sport specific sessions from professional coaches
- Regular meetings with a Mentor to receive guidance on lifestyle management, nutrition, psychology and injury prevention
- Trips to elite sporting venues and facilities
- Seminars and talks from internal and external professionals in specific field
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On your application form, please outline your sporting achievements. Students considered must be an outstanding prospect for a Sports Scholarship in one sport or may excel in a range of sporting activities. Please give details of any sporting achievements or any representative honours that you have achieved. If sports, such as swimming or athletics are involved, please give specific details of your personal best performances.
In order to undertake a detailed assessment, we will invite you to join in with our current sports teams. One of the aims of this assessment is for you to experience the outstanding coaching at Eltham College and to gain a greater understanding of our unique facilities. Candidates who apply for a scholarship will, if they perform well in the academic entrance examinations, be invited to an assessment day.
