Cardinal Scholarships
At the beginning of each academic year CCCS elects a maximum of three Cardinal Scholars from Year 2 applicants. These boys will take up their scholarships the following September, in Form 3. The School’s expectations in awarding the scholarships are set out below.
Cardinal Scholars will:
- Be chosen for high academic potential;
- Be able to make an all-round contribution to the life of the school;
- Be in (and remain in) the top quarter of the class;
- Be in the top teaching sets where applicable;
- Remain in CCCS to the end of Form 8;
- Be expected to maintain the standard required to sit entrance tests (and possibly follow the scholarship route) to the more academic senior schools.
The award of a Scholarship will entitle a boy’s parents to a 15% remission on each term’s fees (excluding extras such as music tuition, costs of trips etc). In the event of his subsequently being elected to a Cathedral Choristership, the remission will be deducted from the parental contribution to a Chorister fee.
CCCS anticipates that there will be considerable kudos for a boy holding such an scholarship, both during his time at the School and when, in due course, his parents apply for a place for him at a senior school; individual achievements always enhance a boy’s profile and are, of course, looked upon favourably.
How To Apply
Parents wishing to enter their son for a Cardinal Scholarship should complete and return the relevant application form available from the School's Registrar.
