The HGSS Visual Arts Scholarships are a new and unique opportunity for students who are gifted and talented in the area of Art & Design.  Holmer Green Senior School holds the prestigious Platinum ArtsMark award, and we would like to celebrate this honour by offering 3 talented students the privilege of this opportunity. 

Students who wish to attend HGSS Sixth Form on a Visual Arts Scholarship, should apply separately, and be studying at least one of the Art & Design endorsements* and be wanting to pursue a creative career once they leave us. 

What will the Visual Arts Scholarship offer me? 

A scholarship will offer you: 

· Funding to cover your materials and equipment for use in all qualifying courses 

· A teaching mentor with specific 1-to-1 support and 

· Support to secure a work experience placement linked with the creative industries.

* Art & Design endorsements A Level Art & Design, A Level Textiles, A Level Photography, A  Level Graphic Communication (by request), Art & Design : 3D Design (by request) 

Students wishing to apply should: 

Apply to HGSS Sixth Form using the usual procedure (please see the school website for the application form) . In addition students should: 

· Be predicted to achieve the entry requirements for 3 appropriate courses for their chosen career, including at least 1 Art & Design endorsement* 

· Write a letter of application expressing why they wish to pursue their chosen career and why they should be considered for the Visual Arts Scholarship. 

· Prepare a portfolio to include 10 pages of what you believe to be your best work to show and talk about at a further interview with  our panel. 

If you would like any further details or to apply for a Scholarship, applications should be addressed to Mrs Hearne and sent to hearnea@holmer.org.uk, or to Holmer Green Senior School.