In short
The Year 7 Art and Design Scholarship at Northwood College for Girls GDST is an art scholarship for 11+ entry.
How do you apply for the Year 7 Art and Design Scholarship?
- Upload a portfolio of five pieces when registering
- shortlisted candidates do a 50 minute observational drawing test and bring the portfolio to interview.
How art scholarships usually work
Schools usually ask for a portfolio, then often set a timed practical task and talk to your child about their work.
- Ask how many pieces to bring and whether they can be photographed or must be originals.
- Show a range of media, including sketchbooks that show how ideas developed.
- Make sure your child can talk about why they made each piece.
General guidance across schools, not Northwood College for Girls GDST's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How do you apply for the Year 7 Art and Design Scholarship?
Upload a portfolio of five pieces when registering; shortlisted candidates do a 50 minute observational drawing test and bring the portfolio to interview.
Source: northwoodcollege.gdst.net, checked 4 Nov 2026