The Sports Scholarship at St Helen and St Katharine is a sport scholarship for 13+ entry, worth £300 a year. Applications close in February 2027.
Who can apply for the Sports Scholarship?
County-level or equivalent in at least one of St Helen's competitive or performance activities
What is the Sports Scholarship worth?
Worth £300 a year, as published by St Helen and St Katharine.
- £300 per annum for 3 years.
- Applicants should be of county representation or equivalent standard.
- Skills assessment and interview required.
How do you apply for the Sports Scholarship?
Practical skills assessment and interview.
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 St Helen and St Katharine's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- February 2027 (date TBC)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sports Scholarship at St Helen and St Katharine worth?
It is worth £300 a year. £300 per annum for 3 years. Applicants should be of county representation or equivalent standard. Skills assessment and interview required.
When is the Sports Scholarship deadline?
Applications close in February 2027; the school has not published an exact day.
Who can apply for the Sports Scholarship?
County-level or equivalent in at least one of St Helen's competitive or performance activities.
How do you apply for the Sports Scholarship?
Practical skills assessment and interview.
Source: shsk.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026