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Published: 19 Aug 2020 661 views
Up to six new scholarships are available each academic year for secondary schooling. Candidates are eligible at any age between 13 to 18 years, and must first be Nominated by their current School Head. They will then be invited to apply for a Beacon Scholarship for Schools. Finally, they must obtain admission to a Beacon Partner School and be evaluated by The Beacon Equity Trust for evidence of academic ability, leadership potential, being a ‘Change-maker’, and financial need.
The Beacon Equity Trust is an educational charity, founded in 2009, whose principal activity is to support the operation of The Beacon Scholarship. It is privately funded and presently operates in the UK and East Africa.
| Application Deadline | 31 Jan 2021 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| Type | College School |
| Sponsor | The Beacon Equity Trust |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The award of a Beacon Scholarship is for up to two–thirds of tuition fees (including boarding where applicable, and excluding extras). The Beacon Equity Trust will pay one-third and the Beacon Partner School will pay one-third. Parents/Guardians/Sponsors are expected to cover additional costs such as the payment of any school deposits and levies, school clothes, transport and extras such as school excursions and extra-curricular activities (eg music lessons).
Factors to be taken into account include:
Selection Criteria: Applicants will need to demonstrate:
(a) Academic Excellence
Reports from the applicant’s school are required as well as a personal recommendation from the Head. As a general guide, grades should be in the top decile (10%) of performance in an applicant’s age or peer group.
(b) Achievement in Sport, Music or Drama
An applicant must demonstrate that they are more than just an active participant in sport, music or drama, with some formal level of proficiency or accreditation.
(c) Social Influence and Communication
The applicant must have held a position of responsibility in their school, or failing that provide some evidence of confidence amongst peers. They will be required to undergo an interview which will give an indication of their aptitude and personality traits, and to participate in practical assessment exercises to establish their ability to form and develop relationships among peers.
(d) Citizenship
An applicant must show through examples that they have helped those less fortunate than themselves, or have done work in the community, and are seen as role models. Unselfishness, kindness and concern for others are key criteria for The Beacon Scholarship and Scholars will be required to show continuing evidence of their efforts in these areas.
(e) ‘Change-maker‘
Applicants will also need to demonstrate, with examples, that they are a ‘Change-maker’, i.e. that:
1. They have the capacity to ‘take people with them’ and
2. They are already making a difference now, not at some future point in time
To begin the process of application for a Beacon Scholarship, a candidate must first register and download a Nomination Form to be completed and submitted by the Head of their current school
PLEASE NOTE: a Nomination is not a full application. Once a Nomination Form is received for a candidate there will be a review of their suitability for a Beacon Scholarship for University. If they are deemed to be suitable, candidates will then be invited to complete a full Application Form.
For more details, visit The Beacon Equity Trust website