King's College awards scholarships to pupils who wish to study in the Sixth Form at King's College, Soto de Viñuelas, Madrid.  In applying for these scholarships careful note should be taken of the following:

A. Reference

The reference of this scholarship is:  Sixth Form 2011-2013 and this should be quoted in any correspondence.

B. Studies offered

Two academic years' study, Lower and Upper Sixth Forms (English National Curriculum, Years 12 & 13) in King's College, Soto de Viñuelas, Madrid.

C. Duration of scholarships

Two academic years (2011-2013).

D. Value of the Scholarship

Partial or total equivalent of all fees for both school years, all text books, school bus service and residence where applicable.  Under no circumstance will the scholarships be exchangeable for money.

E. Candidates who may apply

(a)  Pupils at British schools (or schools elsewhere following the British system) who intend starting  GCE 'A' Level studies in September 2011 having already passed GCSE or (I)GCSE examinations.
or
(b)  Pupils at an equivalent level in another educational systems who take a competitive examination set by King's College Madrid.

F. Documentation

All applicants must request an official King's College application form (info@kingscollege.es) as well as the Scholarship Application form

1. A certificate from the candidate's present school showing most recent qualifications obtained in Year 10 and Year 11 of the "English National Curriculum"or equivalent.
The student must have achieved the highest possible marks on at least 70% of the subjects taken at their school.The internal evaluation system used by the candidate's school must be explained to King's in detail.

2. Supporting documents from the candidate's current school, club, association, or the like, describing the candidate's extra-curricular activities, abilities and achievements, contribute to success in the process. Possible activities may include sports, music, drama, community service contributions, adventure activities, etc.

We require additional information to be submitted by post before June of each academic year. 

G. Documentation to be submitted by August of each academic year or immediately after publication of results

Official (I)GCSE equivalent results slip (photocopies by Notary or  carrying current school stamp) for all pupils in English system or official end-of-year results for pupils not currently in the British system.

H. Address for documentation

Sixth Form Scholarship Committee, King's College, Paseo de los Andes 35,
Soto de Viñuelas, 28761 Madrid.  Tel. +34 918 034 800, Fax. + 34918 036 557.

I. Selection Committe

All candidates' applications will be considered by a selection committee specifically set up by King's College.

J. Criteria

The committee will consider all aspects of the candidate's application and will apply these weightings to GCSE or IGCSE results.

A personal interview will also be required.  The Committee will select candidates based on all the data received and will decide on the percentage of the scholarship to offer the candidate.

K. Final decision

Once a final decision has been made, successful candidates will be informed before 15th July of each academic year.  For pupils in the British system, final confirmation rests on their official (I)GCSE results in August.

Unsuccessful candidates will be notified in writing before 1st September.

L. Scholarships are not transferable

M. No suitable applicants

If in the opinion of the selection committee there are no suitable applicants, no  scholarships will be awarded.

N. Cancellation

In the event of "force majeur" prior to the award of the scholarships, King's College reserves the right to cancel the award process. "Force majeur" is defined as any event outside the control of King's College which would make the provision of scholarships impossible.