In short
The Art Scholarships at Shiplake College is an art scholarship.
Who can apply for the Art Scholarships?
- Available at all standard entry points
- Year 12 candidates are expected to have the talent to achieve an 8 or 9 at GCSE.
How do you apply for the Art Scholarships?
Bring a portfolio of work to the scholarship day, discuss it with the Head of Art and complete a creative task.
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 Shiplake College's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Art Scholarships?
Available at all standard entry points; Year 12 candidates are expected to have the talent to achieve an 8 or 9 at GCSE.
How do you apply for the Art Scholarships?
Bring a portfolio of work to the scholarship day, discuss it with the Head of Art and complete a creative task.
Source: shiplake.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026