Ipswich High
Scholarships
Year 5 | Year 7 | Year 9 | Year 12
Ipswich High Scholarships
At Ipswich High School, we are proud to offer a range of scholarships that reflect the diverse talents and achievements of our students. Our scholarship programme is designed to reward excellence, nurture potential, and provide opportunities for students who demonstrate outstanding ability in academics, music, art, dance, drama, and sports.
Scholarships at Ipswich High School are about more than just recognition; they are about fostering growth. Our scholars are encouraged to engage fully with our vibrant school community, contribute their talents, and become role models for their peers.
Through bespoke mentoring and Enrichment Programmes, we ensure that each scholar is supported in reaching their aspirations, while also building resilience and leadership skills.
At the heart of our scholarship programme is the belief that talented individuals should be given the opportunity to excel. By fostering a culture of ambition and achievement, we aim to prepare our scholars for success, not only during their time at Ipswich High School, but also in their future endeavours.
“To celebrate 150 years of our school, I am delighted to introduce the new ‘Head’s Award 150’. This will be awarded to one Year 7 and one Year 12 pupil who shows exceptional potential in leadership and a commitment to enriching our school community. Recipients of this award may receive up to a 100% reduction in tuition fees and will benefit from mentorship from me.”
MR DAN BROWNING – HEAD
Benefits of Scholarships
- Up to 50% fee reduction, but some are up to 100%. Some scholarships may be honorary, meaning the pupil can access all we offer in the scholarship programme but they are not offered a discount on fees.
- Name on the scholars’ board for perpetuity (Year 7 only)
- Certificate
- A scholar badge
- An Individual Aspiration Plan (IAP) that is reviewed termly
- A yearly report on their IAP
- Enrichment activities that allow for personal development and challenge
- Invitation to inspiring trips that support personal development
- Termly mentor meeting to discuss progress and set personal goals
- Leadership opportunities in chosen field, as appropriate
Year 5 Scholarships
Fee remission up to 50%
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
- Blyton Scholarship (All-rounder/Academic)
The Criteria:
- Evidence of outstanding potential and commitment in area of specialism
- Excellent performance in academic and at least one other area (which could include Art/DT/Computing) for the all-rounder
The Expectations:
- To uphold the school values
- To show passion and commitment to their studies and enrichments
- Attend at least one enrichment that supports their scholarship
- To meet regularly with an allocated mentor
- Attend pupil mentor meetings with Sixth Form scholars
- Commit and engage with their Individual Aspiration Plan, as agreed with the Head of Prep school
- Take leadership opportunities as appropriate
- Scholars must perform and maintain a high level of success in their field – this will be reviewed annually
Year 7 Scholarships
Fee remission up to 50%
- Art
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
- Kersey Scholarship (All-rounder)
- Head’s Award 150
The Criteria:
- Evidence of outstanding potential and commitment in area of specialism(s)
- Excellent performance in academic and at least one other area (which could include Art/DT/Computing) for the all-rounder
The Expectations:
- To uphold the school values
- To show passion and commitment to their studies and enrichments
- Attend at least one enrichment that supports their scholarship
- Attend mentor meetings as requested
- Commit and engage with their Individual Aspiration Plan as set by their mentor
- Take leadership opportunities as appropriate
- Academic scholars are expected to present at the Scholars’ Presentation Evening and complete the higher project qualification
- Scholars must perform and maintain a high level of success in their field as this will be reviewed annually
Year 9 Scholarships
Fee remission up to 50%
- Art
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
- Kennett Scholarship (All-rounder)
The Criteria:
- Evidence of outstanding potential and commitment in area of specialism
- Excellent performance in academic and at least one other area (which could include Art/DT/Computing) for the all-rounder
The Expectations:
- To uphold the school values
- To show passion and commitment to their studies and enrichments
- Attend at least one enrichment that supports their scholarship
- Attend mentor meetings as requested
- Commit and engage with their individual aspiration plan as set by their mentor
- Take leadership opportunities as appropriate
- Academic scholars are expected to present at the Scholars’ Presentation Evening and complete the higher project qualification
- Scholars must perform and maintain a high level of success in their field as this will be reviewed annually
Year 12 Scholarships
Fee remission up to 100%
- Art
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
- Sophie Youngman Scholarship (All-Rounder)
- Elliston Award (State School applicants)
- Oxbridge Award (for aspiring Oxbridge applicants)
- Head’s Award 150
The Criteria:
- Evidence of outstanding potential and commitment in area of specialism
- Excellent performance in academic and at least one other area (which could include Art/DT/Computing) for the all-rounder
The Expectations:
- To demonstrate the school’s values
- Show passion and commitment to their studies and enrichments
- Attend at least one enrichment that supports their scholarship
- Attend mentor meetings as requested
- Commit and engage with their Individual Aspiration Plan as set by their mentor
- Demonstrate leadership in their chosen field in enrichment
- Deliver a presentation connected to their scholarship to younger pupils
- Mentor Year 5 and Year 6 scholars
- Scholars must perform and maintain a high level of success in their field as this will be reviewed annually
Fee remission up to 100%
Head’s Award 150
To celebrate 150 years of our school I am delighted to introduce the new ‘Head’s Award 150’. This will be awarded to one Year 7 and one Year 12 pupil who shows exceptional potential in leadership and a commitment to enriching our school community. Recipients of this award may receive up to a 100% reduction in tuition fees and will benefit from mentorship from Mr Dan Browning.
