The HGSS Visual Arts Scholarships are an opportunity for students who are gifted and talented in the area of Art & Design.  Holmer Green Senior School holds the prestigious Platinum ArtsMark award, and we would like to celebrate this honour by offering 3 talented students the privilege of this opportunity.  

Students who wish to attend HGSS Sixth Form on a Visual Arts Scholarship, should apply separately, and be studying at least one of the Art & Design endorsements* and be wanting to pursue a creative career once they leave us.  

What will the Visual Arts Scholarship offer me?  

A scholarship will offer you:  

• Funding to cover your materials and equipment for use in all qualifying courses  
• A teaching mentor with specific 1-to-1 support and  
• Support to secure a work experience placement linked with a practising artist / company  

* Art & Design endorsements A Level Art & Design, A Level Art Textiles, A Level Graphic Communication (by request), Art & Design : 3D Design (by request)  

Students wishing to apply should:  

Apply to HGSS Sixth Form using the usual procedure (please see the school website for the application form). 

In addition, students should:  

• Be predicted to achieve the entry requirements for 3 appropriate courses for their chosen career, including at least 1 Art & Design endorsement 
• Write a letter of application expressing why they wish to pursue their chosen career and why they should be considered for the Visual Arts Scholarship.  
• Prepare a portfolio to include 10 pages of what you believe to be your best work to show and talk about at a further interview with our panel.  

If you would like any further details or to apply for a Scholarship, applications should be addressed to Mrs Hearne and sent to hearnea@holmer.org.uk, or to Holmer Green Senior School.  

Applications close on Friday 13 March 2026