BGS Rugby Scholarship

Status Closed
Opening date 20 February 2023
Closing date 3 May 2023

Apply

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Are you eligible to apply?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • A boy entering Secondary School in 2024.
  • A boy without the financial means to attend the School.
  • This scholarship is not open to boys who are currently attending the School. 

Criteria

Selection will be based on a boy being a talented player of rugby and of good character who can demonstrate he will embrace the spirit and culture of BGS and benefit from a BGS education taking into account:

  • Rugby ability
  • Interview
  • School reports
  • Demonstration of participation and contribution to the community
  • The scholarship is means tested and requires parents’ financial disclosure.

Value

This scholarship attracts a 90% remission of tuition fees.

The Rugby Scholarship does not cover:

  • The cost of books, stationery or uniforms
  • Consolidated charges
  • Discretionary charges such as overseas trips.

Duration

Tenures vary but generally, holders are expected to complete their secondary education at BGS.

Special conditions

Rugby Scholarship holders are expected to:

  • Participate fully in the school rugby program.
  • Maintain a sound standard of academic achievement.
  • Contribute positively and enthusiastically to school life.

Progress and contribution to school life are reviewed annually. 

A Scholarship may be withdrawn if the Headmaster is not satisfied with the diligence or conduct of the holder. 

The School reserves the right not to award any or all of the scholarships available.

No boy may hold more than one scholarship.