MORRISON’S ACADEMY

SPORT SCHOLARSHIPSFor pupils entering S2 or above

Sport scholarships at Morrison’s Academy recognise exceptionally able pupils in a variety of team and individual sports to assist in fulfilling their sporting potential. We are interested in a pupil’s development over time, so applications are restricted to new and current pupils entering S2 or above. We are looking for pupils who are able to demonstrate a broad range of skills, including effective decision making and problem solving, a positive approach to performance, and the ability to perform under pressure. One Sport scholarship is issued per session, and includes discounted school fees, strength and conditioning training, specialist skills coaching, video skills analysis, and ongoing mentorship from a dedicated staff mentor.

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Applications, including video footage and references from two coaches/teachers, should be submitted to the Director of Sport no later than 06 March 2020.

For more information regarding scholarships, contact admissions@ morrisonsacademy.org

We are looking for pupils who are able to demonstrate a broad range of skills, including effective decision making and problem solving, a positive approach to performance, and the ability to perform under pressure. We are interested in more than raw talent, and look at your development in your sport over time.

funding: up to 5% off full school fees.trainIng: one session per week with the School’s Strength & Conditioning trainer, plus one specialist skills session per fortnight with a sport-specific coach. mentorship: Video analysis sessions once per month, plus ongoing support with an in-house staff mentor.performance: support to represent the school in the scholar’s chosen sport, either in a team or individual capacity.

sport scholarship applicationsApplicants may either be pupils already attending Morrison’s Academy or those applying for a place at the school. Applicants should submit an application form with references to Director of Sport, along with a video of performance in a competitive environment displaying the following:

• Ability to perform a broad range of skills under pressure• Effective decision making and problem solving• Positive approach to performance

coach references

We require references from the applicant’s present coach or PE teacher stating: • Pupil’s chosen sport.• Level of representation (International, National, Academy/District).• Estimate of potential, and degree of application.

Coach references must be enclosed with the application form.

team sports

Priority will be given to pupils competing in sports in which the school has competitive fixtures.

Scholars must commit to play the chosen school sport when selected.

terms OF SCHOLARSHIP

Succesful applicants are expected to maintain high standard of sporting attainment and commit to taking National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher PE to develop their individual performance. Scholars must also commit to playing their chosen club sport when selected, up to end of S2 (rugby) or S6 (hockey). provided it doesn’t interfere with their main sport. Lunchtime and after school support of junior clubs is also expected, as is regular promotion of school sport, both internally (through assemblies and pupils' talks) and externally (on social media, in the press, and with our FP community). The Director of Sport will also meet regularly with scholars and encourage them to make the most of sporting opportunities within the co-curricular programme and outwith School.

The award of a scholarship is subject to annual review within these criteria, and can be withdrawn without evidence of suitable and appropriate progress, performance, and commitment. In the unlikely event that a scholar no longer wishes to commit themselves to the scholarship programme, the school reserves the right to revoke the scholarship for the upcoming year, at that stage.

Sport scholars are also expected to maintain academic performance as a condition of their award.

individual sports

Consideration will be given to the amount of competition pupils face in each sport.

Scholars must commit to playing another school sport when selected, provided it doesn’t interfere with their main sport.

APPLICATION FORM

pupil name:

sport: (Team) (Individual)

how long have youbeen playing?:what level do youplay/compete at?:details of team(s)/club(s):

current coach/teacher:frequency oftraining:contact details forcurrent teacher:

reference enclosed: Yes / No Yes / No

additional coaching, training or activities:

further information

Please outline your reasons for wishing to participate in the Sport Scholarship programme and what you hope to gain from being a scholarship pupil (may be completed by parent or child, and completed on an additional sheet if necessary):