In short
The McAlpine Award at The King's School, Chester is an academic scholarship for 16+ entry.
Who can apply for the McAlpine Award?
Outstanding engineer, competitive interview
What is the McAlpine Award worth?
Award of £1,000 for an outstanding engineer, based on competitive interview.
How do you apply for the McAlpine Award?
The King's School, Chester has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not The King's School, Chester's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the McAlpine Award at The King's School, Chester worth?
Award of £1,000 for an outstanding engineer, based on competitive interview.
Who can apply for the McAlpine Award?
Outstanding engineer, competitive interview.
How are academic scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.