Expressive Arts Scholarships

Academic Dance Scholarships are for pupils who have a love for dance and choreography. These scholars will be expected to choose to study dance as an academic subject at IGCSE level, alongside taking part in dance productions and workshops. A dance scholar will also share their skills with their peers and be an advocate for the subject. 

Expectations of successful candidates

Recipients of the Academic Dance Scholarship are expected to:

• study IGCSE Dance;
• dedicate sufficient time to practise and develop their performance skills and technical ability;
• participate in large scale performance events within school, clubs, smaller showings and competitions relevant to the subject area; 
• take the lead in dance classes and related CCAs, and create opportunities to develop their own interests in this area. 

The scholarship will be reviewed each year by the Scholarship Committee, based on input from the Director of Expressive Arts and Subject Lead for Dance.

Academic Drama Scholarships are for exceptional pupils with a passion for Drama. These scholars are expected to choose to study Drama as an academic subject (IGCSE or A Level) and pursue co-curricular opportunities in acting and performance. A Drama scholar does not need to have a great deal of experience, but a passion for Drama and a willingness to lead by example in our thriving Expressive Arts department is imperative. 

Expectations of successful candidates

Recipients of the Academic Drama Scholarship are expected to:

• study IGCSE Drama;
• dedicate sufficient time to practise and develop their performance skills and technical ability;
• participate in large scale performance events within school, clubs, smaller showings and competitions relevant to the subject area; 
• take the lead in drama classes and related CCAs, and create opportunities to develop their own interests in this area. 

The scholarship will be reviewed each year by the Scholarship Committee, based on input from the Director of Expressive Arts and Head of Drama.

Candidates can choose from one of our two Music Scholarships. 

Academic Music Scholarship 

Academic Music Scholarships are offered to dynamic students who pursue IGCSE and A Level Music to support their performance coursework. All students opting for Music IGCSE and A Level will automatically be considered for a Academic Music Scholarship. The scholarship entitles the recipient to a weekly (term-time only) 30-minute instrumental lesson.

Music Scholarship for Endangered Instruments

Musicians who excel in any of the following endangered instruments can be considered for this scholarship: 

• Brass: trumpet, trombone and tuba; 
• Choir: vocal performance and leadership; 
• Lower strings: cello and double bass; 
• Woodwind: bassoon, clarinet, oboe and saxophone. 

Expectations of successful candidates

Recipients of the Academic Music Scholarship or the Music Scholarship for Endangered Instruments are expected to: 

• support the overall music programme by remaining enrolled in Music classes until the end of Form 5 (IGCSE) or Upper Sixth (A Level); 
• dedicate sufficient time to practice and develop their performance skills and technical abilities; 
• participate in at least two music co-curricular activities, as assigned by the Head of Co-Curricular Music; 
• take the lead during musical activities, such as CCAs to support younger students in their music learning; 
• perform at KTJ sponsored concerts and events. 

The scholarship will be reviewed each year by the Scholarship Committee, based on input from the Head of Co-Curricular Music and selected peripatetic teachers.