Scholarships

The Art Scholarship is open to both internal and external candidates planning to study A Level Art in the Sixth Form.

External Applicants:

If you are applying to join the Sixth Form from outside the school and wish to apply for an Art Scholarship, please tick the relevant box on your application form and submit it by the deadline.

Current LEH Students:

Parents of existing LEH pupils entering the Sixth Form will receive a letter from Mrs Cole in the Autumn Term of Upper 5. If your daughter wants to apply for an Art Scholarship, please complete and return the Sixth Form Scholarships form by the stated deadline.

Application Process:

• A review of your GCSE artwork to which you may include additional pieces, such as work from courses or sketchbooks.
• Provision of a a brief statement explaining why you are applying and what you hope to study after school.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a brief interview.

Benefits:

• Free membership to selected London art galleries.

LEH offers a single Drama Scholarship for Sixth Form applicants. This award recognises exceptional commitment to and talent in performance, technical theatre, or theatre design.

The scholarship is open to both external and internal applicants entering the Sixth Form. Preference may be given to those planning to study A Level Drama and Theatre, but it is not a requirement. GCSE Drama is helpful but not essential – passion, experience, and commitment are what matter most.

How Do I Apply?

• Tick the Drama Scholarship box on the online application form and submit by the published deadline.
• Internal applicants (current LEH pupils) will receive information and a Sixth Form Scholarships form in the Autumn Term of Upper 5 (Year 11).
• All applicants must also submit a short letter addressed to the Director of Drama, outlining their reasons for applying.

What does the audition involve?

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend:

• 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 will be set a written task exploring their thoughts on the role of theatre in society.

Expectations of a Drama Scholar

• To be an ambassador for the Drama Department in both academic and co-curricular life.
• Actively support and take part in school productions and theatre trips.
• Show sustained enthusiasm for live theatre and the wider dramatic arts.
• Take on a leadership role within the department where possible.
• Be committed, proactive, and collaborative in all aspects of LEH Drama.

Scholarship Benefits

Drama Scholars receive:

• Free individual Speech & Drama lessons throughout the Sixth Form (preparation for Trinity Guildhall exams).
• Complimentary tickets to all Sixth Form theatre trips.
• Design/technical scholars benefit from a personalised mentoring programme with the Theatre Manager.

Music Scholarships and Exhibitions are available at 11 plus (Year 7) and Sixth Form entry points to pupils demonstrating outstanding musical talent and potential.

How do I Apply?

11+ (Year 7 Entry)

Tick the Music Scholarship box on the online application form and submit it by the deadline. Parents of LEH Junior School pupils will receive application details in the Summer Term of Lower 2 (Year 5). Exhibitions are also available and are awarded to promising candidates whose musical ability is just below scholarship level. No separate application for Exhibitions is needed – all Music Scholarship applicants are considered.

Sixth Form Entry

External applicants should indicate their interest in a Music Scholarship on the online form. Current LEH pupils will receive a letter in the Autumn Term of Upper 5 (Year 11) from the Head with full details.

What are the entry requirements?

11+

• Typically, candidates should have achieved Grade 5 Distinction or higher.
• If piano is the only instrument offered, candidates must be of Grade 8 Distinction level.
• We also welcome applications from students with strong musical potential who have progressed rapidly in a short time.
• We value aural skills, sight-reading, and musicality as much as exam grades.

Sixth Form

• Applicants should generally hold at least a Grade 7 Distinction.
• Scholars may or may not take Music at A level, but a strong commitment to the Music Department is essential.

What will my audition entail?

11+ (Year 7)

Auditions take place in late January and last about 20 minutes. The audition will include:

• A performance of one or two contrasting pieces (up to five minutes total) on your main instrument.
• A performance an optional short (no more than three minutes) piece on a second instrument.
• If you wish to perform on more than two instruments, please prepare a two-minute piece on all instruments.
• Participation in sight-reading, some brief aural tests and a short interview where you may be asked about the context of your pieces and musical interests.

Sixth Form

Auditions are held in late November and last about 20 minutes. The audition will include:

• A performance of one or two pieces of approximately five minutes in total on your first instrument.
• A performance of an optional short (no more than three minutes) piece on a second and third instrument.
• Participation in sight-reading, some brief aural tests and a short interview where you may be asked about the context of your pieces and musical interests.

Can I bring an accompanist?

You may bring your own or request a school-provided professional accompanist.

Expectations of an LEH Music Scholar

• Active membership in major school music groups.
• Regular attendance at rehearsals and school concerts.
• Leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm as an ambassador for music at LEH.

Scholarship Benefits

• Free weekly tuition on one instrument at school or externally.
• A dedicated annual Chamber Concert, including a Scholars’ Choir and Orchestra.
• Opportunities to perform in assemblies and chamber groups with specialist coaching.

Sports Scholarships are offered to pupils who show exceptional ability in, and commitment to, the sport(s) of their choice (this should be a sport that the school holds competitive fixtures for; Athletics, Cricket, Fencing, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Netball, Rowing, Swimming, or Tennis). The expectation is that you are pursuing your sport(s) on a regional, county or national pathway, alongside competing for school.

What happens on the day?

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a sports scholar assessment day (afternoon). This will take the shape of physical profiling, a trial in the sport(s) of your choice, followed by a short interview with the Directors of Sport and Performance Sport.

Expectations of a Sports Scholar

As a Sports Scholar, your contribution will not just relate to your participation but will also include promotion of sport in general within the school. Sport scholars at LEH are expected to be a leader and role model within the school community, being present at fixtures, assisting with coaching and umpiring and contribute to the growing of the game.

Sport Scholars enjoy:

The opportunity to represent the School at the highest level at events and attend annual training camps.

• Instant admission to Tier 1 of our Talented & Aspiring Programme.
• Strength and conditioning support/collaboration with external coaches as/when required.
• Holistic sports performance mentorship.
• Free physiotherapy.
• An extensive programme of educational workshops with industry leaders, aimed at equipping the student-athlete with the skills to transition to elite sports, and manage their dual-careers.

Kindly funded by Worldwide Energy Logistics Ltd, the STEM Scholarship is awarded to one internal or external applicant who shows exceptional enthusiasm and potential in one or more STEM subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, or Product Design. Applicants must be studying one or more STEM subjects at A Level. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a clear passion for STEM and the desire to pursue it beyond school.

How do I Apply?

• External applicants: Tick the STEM Scholarship box on the Sixth Form application form and submit it by the deadline.
• Current LEH pupils: Pupils will receive a letter in the Autumn Term of Upper 5 (Year 11). Submit the completed Sixth Form Scholarships form by the stated deadline.
• All applicants must also include a covering letter addressed to the STEM Co-ordinator, explaining:
  • Why they are applying.
  • Their future study or career ambitions in STEM.
  • How they will contribute to the STEM community at LEH.

Assessment

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short interview.

Expectations of an LEH STEM Scholar

• To be a positive role models for women in STEM.
• To actively contribute to STEM-related extracurricular activities.
• To support and inspire peers through leadership and engagement.

STEM Scholar Benefits

• Representing LEH at national events, such as the Big Bang Fair.
• Participation in research programmes like the Institute for Research in Schools.
• Access to lectures and enrichment activities at leading London universities.
• Training and support for national competitions in their chosen STEM field such as the British Physics Olympiad.