SCOTS COLLEGE 2018 MIDDLE SCHOOL PIPE BAND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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SCOTS COLLEGE
2018 MIDDLE SCHOOL
PIPE BAND SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
This scholarship for entry into Year 9, 10 or 11 is for
internal and external candidates.
Please ensure you have read the requirements of the scholarship.
This information is located in the appendices’ of this document.
Applications close on Friday 19 May 2017
As part of the application process, all applicants will be required to participate
in examinations at the College on Tuesday 23 May 2017PIPE BAND SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2018
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING YEARS 9, 10 OR 11
DISPLAYING OUTSTANDING PIPING OR DRUMMING ABILITY
I wish to enter for the Pipe Band scholarship:
A. Personal Details (Please print in block letters)
Surname: …………………………………………………. Given Names ……………………………………………..
Date of Birth: ............................................................................. Current School and Year: ………………………………....
Place of Birth: ……………………………...…………….. Ethnic Origin: …………………………………………….
Address:.................................................................................................
Telephone No: ……………………………..…….……….
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Father’s Name Mother’s Name
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Mr or Title First Name Other Initials Surname Mrs or Title First Name Other Initials Surname
Address:.................................................................................................
Address:..................................................................………..................
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Home Telephone No: ……………………………………. Home Telephone No: ………………………………..........
Business Telephone No. …………………………………. Business Telephone No. …………………………………..
Business Name & Address Business Name & Address
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Mobile:…………………………………………………… Mobile:…………………………………………………….
Fax No: ….……………………………………………….. Fax No: ….………………………………………………..
email address: …………………………………………….. email address: ……………………………………………..
Occupation: ................................................................................ Occupation: ................................................................................
(If you could be reasonably specific on occupation that would be helpful for our records)
List schools attended:
Name of school Years attended
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……………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………B. Pipe Band Qualifications:
i. What instrument(s) do you play? eg pipes or drums ______________________________
ii. Do you currently play in a Pipe Band? ________________________________________
iii. Have you completed in solo piping competitions.
a) If so, what grade? _____________________________________________________
b) List any results achieved: _______________________________________________
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C. Candidate Achievement
List school positions held and other activities that are of interest to your son:
Positions of responsibility: ________________________________________________________
(Leadership roles) ________________________________________________________
Other School Activities:
a) Sporting ________________________________________________________
b) Music/cultural ________________________________________________________
c) Service ________________________________________________________
Extra-curricular involvement:
a) Sporting ________________________________________________________
b) Music/cultural ________________________________________________________
c) Service ________________________________________________________
Cultural and/or Sporting Achievements: (please state year awarded)
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Academic prizes and/or other awards received. (please state year awarded)
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Other information which would support this application: (Please use an extra sheet, if necessary)
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_________________________________________________________________________________D. Supporting material
i. Each candidate must submit a one page typed statement about what he would
contribute to the College.
ii. Each candidate is asked to include a testimonial from someone who knows him well.
He may wish to approach the Principal or a member of staff of his current school.
E. Musical Background
i. What instrument(s) is the candidate primarily interested in?
______________________________________________________________________
ii. What standard has the candidate reached in his musical studies on this instrument? eg Grades
in Trinity College examinations, Royal NZ Pipe Bands’ Association?
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iii. Can he play other instruments? If so, what are they and to what level?
______________________________________________________________________
F. Referee Details:
Please name one referee other than a member of your family or your son’s present Principal, who could be approached
in the event of your being considered (ideally Pipe Band affiliated referee)
Name of Referee: ___________________________________________________
Referee’s Address: ___________________________________________________
Occupation of Referee: ___________________________________________________
Please attach to your application a copy of any school reports received in the last twelve months.
G. Declaration of Intent (to be completed by the parent or guardian of the candidate)
I have read the description of the conditions and regulations of the Scots College Scholarships and agree
to abide by them.
Signature: ………………………………………………………Scots College Pipe Band Scholarship 2018
Conditions and Regulations of Scholarships
The Board of Governors is offering a scholarship to boys entering the Middle or Senior School at Year 9,
10 or 11. The scholarship is intended for students of outstanding ability.
1. The scholarship awards secondary school academic tuition fee subsidy to the successful
candidate.
2. The Scholarship is available to a piper or a drummer and requires a satisfactory level of
competence in the practice of piping or drumming. Candidates are also required to sit elementary
aural and theory tests.
3. All short-listed applicants will be required to audition. They will also be required to attend an
interview with the Principal of the Middle School or Senior School (dependent on year level).
The date and time will be advised.
4. The successful candidate will be required to maintain a standard of performance appropriate to
his age and experience. He will also be required to show the qualities of character and leadership
which will reflect credit on Scots College and the Pipe Band in particular.
5. Awardees will be required to prove their continuing development by sitting Royal New Zealand
Pipe Bands’ Association College of Piping or Drumming Certificates (elementary to advanced)
each year.
6. The scholarship is reviewed annually. In the case of ongoing unsatisfactory performance the
scholarship will be terminated.
7. The Board reserves the right not to award any or all of the scholarships offered if the candidates
do not reach the required standard.
8. Successful candidates will be required to conform to the curriculum and rules of Scots College.
9. Scots College is a Presbyterian Church School and a successful candidate is expected to
participate fully and willingly in the Christian aspect of its curriculum.
10. The fee for the Scholarship application is $25.00 (GST incl.) per candidate and is to be made
payable to Scots College. This fee can be made by direct credit to the College bank account with
reference PB Scholarship. The bank account details are ANZ 01 0504 0048892 00 (please advise
Sharon Hedges when payment has been made). Cheque and/or cash accompanying the
application is also accepted.
This form must be completed and returned by Friday 19 May 2017 to
Sharon Hedges, Personal Assistant to Matt Allen, Principal Middle School,
Scots College
Box 15-064, Miramar, Wellington 6243
(hedgess@scotscollege.school.nz)
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