GORDONSTOUN PERFORMANCE-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Project initiator:

Gordonstoun is an international school in Scotland. It is a privately maintained boarding grammar school. (The school follows the curriculum for English GCSE and GCE Advanced Level school-leaving certificates).

Around 500 pupils are educated at Gordonstoun: 90% of pupils at the school board and 35% come from countries outside of the UK. The school follows an approach similar to progressive education, focussing on creative art, music and dance.

Alongside purely passing on knowledge, life at the school focuses on holistic education that develops the character. For example, the school has its own sailing ship that enhances the pupils’ experience of teamwork and communication. A very high staff to pupil ratio of 1:7 enables highly individualised care and support for pupils.

Project description:

NEUMAYER STIFTUNG has been supporting annual partial scholarships since 2019/2020.
Scholarship recipients are chosen by the school. Along with academic performance, criteria for funding also include social and cognitive skills.

Project aims:

Performance-based scholarships give gifted pupils access to an exceptional learning environment. An international atmosphere, very small class sizes and the focus on nurturing pupils’ artistic and creative talents ensures a holistic and character-building education. Teaching of values is given the same priority as academic objectives.

Project location:

Moray, Schottland

Project target group(s):

Talented young people who can fulfil their potential in a supportive and challenging academic and personal learning environment.

Application Procedure:

Fellows are selected by the Prince Phillip Foundation Gordonstoun. Further information on the application procedure can be found here.