The Sport Scholarship at Manchester High School for Girls is a sport scholarship for 11+ entry, worth 50% of fees.
Who can apply for the Sport Scholarship?
High sporting ability with evidence of awards or certificates and a written recommendation.
What is the Sport Scholarship worth?
Worth 50% of fees, as published by Manchester High School for Girls.
May require an assessment with the Head of Sport, along with a written recommendation from a coach or teacher and evidence of awards or certificates.
How do you apply for the Sport Scholarship?
- Indicate interest on the registration form
- assessment against peers, written coach recommendation and copies of awards/certificates.
How sport scholarships usually work
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
- Keep a simple record of teams, levels and results, with dates.
- Ask a club coach early for a reference.
- Check which sports the school assesses. Some ask for strength in two.
General guidance across schools, not Manchester High School for Girls's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sport Scholarship at Manchester High School for Girls worth?
It is worth 50% of fees. May require an assessment with the Head of Sport, along with a written recommendation from a coach or teacher and evidence of awards or certificates.
Who can apply for the Sport Scholarship?
High sporting ability with evidence of awards or certificates and a written recommendation.
How do you apply for the Sport Scholarship?
Indicate interest on the registration form; assessment against peers, written coach recommendation and copies of awards/certificates.
Source: manchesterhigh.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026