Help with Scholarships please

[MISSRH]

Hi EDF

I was hoping for some advice in relation to finding a suitable scholarship for my son and perhaps a little bit more info on the subject as i'm not familiar with them.

I have a 14 year old son who attends a local school and has been participating in athletic competitions, earning his way into the London Team finals.

Whilst we were attending one of the events, a guy from Dulwich College suggested i look into applying for a scholarship as he really feels (as do i) that he has a great ability. However, I really have no idea where to start looking. I would also like to know, if i applied for one, would that mean he has to leave his current school or would he be able to receive one alongside the school he attends now?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

TIA :)

[hazelnunhead]

Well done to your son for doing so well in athletics! My understanding of scholarships are that they are usually offered by the school, for your child to attend that school. I would look at schools that have strong athletics teams (lie Dulwich) then phone the school and ask them to send you the details of applying for scholarships - that should tell you how much of the fees etc they would pay, how to apply etc.

I think the other way - if he was to stay at his current school, but to receive support for his athletics would be some type of sponsorship for him or grant from the council. I think the coach at your athletics team would be the best person to ask about this as they should have dealt with this previously.