Scholars' Award
We are delighted to be able to offer a number of Scholars’ Awards to hard-working, high-achieving and ambitious students who have applied to study at our friendly and supportive college.
A Scholar’s Award would enable you to take part in additional, ‘super-curricular’, activities to help you excel in your subjects and aspire to the highest possible achievement in your study programme.
Each Award is worth £500.
How you spend your award would be entirely your decision, but examples of ways that you could enrich your learning include:
- UK or overseas travel to a place relevant to your studies;
- attendance at exhibitions, conferences or other events;
- purchase of books or journals, or subscriptions to online magazines;
- purchase of additional items such as art supplies or photographic equipment.
Application Requirements
Scholar Award applications will be considered from students who:
- are predicted to achieve an average GCSE Grade 8 or above.
- are applying to study on an A Level / Level 3 programme of study.
- once enrolled at Long Road, have an attendance of 95% or above for their first half-term of study (September - October).
Applications received after the deadline of 9am on Monday 28 April 2025 may still be considered at the discretion of the Principal. We strongly advise students to apply before the deadline to ensure their application is considered.
Applications will be reviewed after the October half-term. Students will be contacted as to the success of their application in early November.
Scholar Student Role & Responsibilities
As a Long Road Scholar, we expect you to continue your hard work both within your studies and in contribution to wider college life. The responsibilities associated with being a Long Road Scholar are as follows:
- Contributing to the college community by…
- Participating in regular Long Road Scholar focus groups to support the college in continually improving the student experience.
- Volunteering for student ambassador roles at a range of college events such as Open Evenings.
- Supporting fellow and future students in learning about the college by supporting outreach activities such as greeting visitors, leading college tours and providing written pieces for the college website.
- We also encourage you to contribute to the wider community by…
- Volunteering in your local area
- Playing for a sports team (either at college or in your local area)
Scholarship funds are paid in termly instalments. In order to receive each instalment, the student must be an active member of the Scholars' programme. Failure to participate in at least 50% of activities will mean the student will lose their place on the programme and will not be entitled to any further instalments of their Scholarship.
The Application Process
To make a Scholars' Award application, please click here to download and complete the application form.
Applications close at 9am on Monday 28 April 2025 Applications received after the deadline may still be considered at the discretion of the Principal. We strongly advise students to apply before the deadline to ensure their application is considered.
Completed application forms must be returned to Abby Futter via:
Email:
afutter@longroad.ac.uk
Post:
Abby Futter
Long Road Sixth Form College
Long Road
Cambridge
CB2 8PX
Applications will be reviewed after October half-term. Students will be contacted as to the success of their application in early November.
Long Road Scholars 2024/25
Happy New Year! We're excited today to not only be welcoming in the new year, but also welcoming our new scholar students!
If you're in Year 11 and feel inspired by their stories, click here to find out more about the Long Road Scholars Award.
