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Scholarships

Building on the historic Rugby School UK’s remarkable scholarship programme, RSJ will offer a range of Scholarship Awards, allowing recipients to access exceptional teaching, first-class facilities and a dedicated academic tutor, through the RSJ Scholars’ Programme.

At RSJ, scholarships are made without regard to financial status or background, to pupils who show exceptional talent or ability in their chosen field.

Each Award will be for the duration of the pupil’s career at RSJ, subject to them fulfilling annual review criteria.

Academic Scholarship (Years 7-12)

These are awarded to Years 7-12 pupils who demonstrate outstanding academic potential during the admissions process, with the expectation that they show leadership and ambition in the academic arena throughout their time in the School. We will expect our academic scholars to progress to world-leading universities and become leaders in their chosen fields. 

Academic Scholars’ Programme 

All scholars follow a tailored programme and work closely with a specialist mentor. Scholars will benefit from opportunities such as: 

  • taking part in Scholars’ events and regular meetings, including formal dinners, symposiums and trips 
  • collaborating with fellow scholars from their subject in other schools such as Rugby School UK and Rugby School Thailand, to pursue their academic development outside of the formal classroom  
  • leadership involvement in the School’s academic forums and societies within the School

Scholarships will be reviewed annually, and we will expect our Academic Scholars to: 

  • maintain outstanding effort grades in all subjects
  • receive consistently strong attainment grades in all academic subjects 
  • uphold the values of RSJ and be an excellent role model to other pupils in all aspects of school life, but particularly in their commitment to academic matters
  • involve themselves fully in the academic life of the school beyond the classroom.

Academic Scholarship Award 

In addition to the standard application process, Academic Scholarship candidates will be required to undergo additional interviews with subject specialists and senior RSJ staff.

  • Up to 70% waiver Day Pupil Annual Tuition Fees         
  • 100% waiver of Enrolment Fee
  • 100% waiver of School Development Fee
  • Other fees including Application Fee, Facility Maintenance Fee, Uniform Fees and Meals Fee are payable
  • Support with the Boarding Fees may be offered, at the discretion of the Principal

Expressive and Visual Arts Scholarships (Year 10 and Year 12)

Creative thinking, experimentation and independent learning are an integral part of the RSJ ethos. Expressive and Visual Arts Scholarships are awarded to Year 10 (First year of IGCSEs) and Year 12 (First year of A-levels) 

pupils identified as excelling in one or more of the many areas of Art and Design. RSJ boasts purpose built, spacious and superbly equipped workshops and gallery spaces across the campus. There will be opportunities to create, innovate, design, make and evaluate  well-crafted design products, as well as develop a wide variety of Art techniques.

Expressive and Visual Arts Scholars’ programme

All scholars follow a tailored programme and work closely with a specialist mentor. Scholars will benefit from opportunities such as: 

  • taking part in the Scholars’ Showcase and other events that bring Scholars together, such as trips and formal dinners 
  • public exhibitions of their work and tuition in exhibit curation
  • opportunities to attend Art and Design-based workshops and talks 
  • additional support with developing Art portfolios 

Scholarships will be reviewed annually, and we will expect our Expressive and Visual Arts Scholars to: 

  • maintain strong effort grades in all subjects 
  • receive consistently outstanding attainment and effort grades in Art and Design 
  • uphold the values of RSJ and be an excellent role model to other pupils in all aspects of school life, but particularly in their approach and commitment to Art and Design 
  • involve themselves fully in the co-curricular provision provision for Art and Design 
  • in most cases, to study Art and/or Design at GCSE/A Level

Expressive and Visual Arts Scholarship Award 

In addition to the normal application process, Expressive and Visual Arts Scholarship applicants will have further interviews with subject specialists and senior RSJ staff. There will also be an additional assessment based on portfolio evidence.

  • Up to 60% waiver Day Pupil Annual Tuition Fees         
  • 100% waiver of Enrolment Fee
  • 100% waiver of School Development Fee
  • Other fees including Application Fee, Facility Maintenance Fee, Uniform Fees and Meals Fee are payable
  • Support with the Boarding Fees may be offered, at the discretion of the Principal

Performing Arts Scholarships (Year 10 and Year 12)

Music, Dance and Drama will be a central part of life at RSJ. We strongly promote performance as a means of developing confidence and resilience; the Performing Arts area embodies our ‘The Whole Person, The Whole Point’ philosophy.

Performing Arts Scholarships will be awarded to Year 10 (First year of IGCSEs) and Year 12 (First year of A-levels)  pupils who demonstrate outstanding talent in areas such as singing, drama, dance or music with the expectation that they show leadership and ambition in the Performing Arts arena throughout their time in the School.  

Performing Arts Scholars’ Programme 

All Performing Arts Scholars will be expected to show leadership and commitment to the RSJ Performing Arts programme, and all Scholars will have a mentor and follow a tailored programme.

There will be many opportunities for Performing Arts Scholars to showcase their talents, using the brand new, purpose built Music facilities, including rehearsal and performance spaces, a Black-Box Theatre and a new dance studio. 

There will be regular concerts and events for those who specialise in Music. pupils will be expected to engage in at least one of a wide variety of instruments on offer, including vocals, and many will study two instruments. Most Scholars will also play in a range of ensembles and sing in choirs that rehearse weekly. 

For those that specialise in Drama and Dance, productions will take place each year, as well as workshops by leading theatre companies. LAMDA exams and dance lessons will be available as part of the co-curricular programme, alongside the regular subject teaching within the classroom.

Scholarships will be reviewed annually, and we will expect our Performing Arts Scholars to: 

  • maintain strong effort grades in all subjects 
  • receive consistently outstanding attainment and effort grades in the Performing Arts area 
  • uphold the values of RSJ and be an excellent role model to other pupils in all aspects of school life, but particularly in their approach to commitment in the Performing Arts 
  • involve themselves fully in the co-curricular provision for Performing Arts
  • in most cases, to take Performing Arts subjects for IGCSE and A-Level

Performing Arts Scholarship Award 

In addition to the normal application process, Performing Arts Scholarship applicants will have further interviews with subject specialists and senior RSJ staff. There will also be an additional assessment based on evidence of practical work.

  • Up to 60% waiver Day Pupil Annual Tuition Fees         
  • 100% waiver of Enrolment Fee
  • 100% waiver of School Development Fee
  • Other fees including Application Fee, Facility Maintenance Fee, Uniform Fees and Meals Fee are payable
  • Support with the Boarding Fees may be offered, at the discretion of the Principal

Sports Scholarships (Year 10 and Year 12)

Sport will be a core component of the RSJ offering, and we will promote sport as a means of developing confidence and resilience; the sports area embodies our ‘The Whole Person, The Whole Point’ philosophy.

Sports Scholarships will be awarded to Year 10 (First year of IGCSEs) and Year 12 (First year of A-levels) pupils who demonstrate outstanding talent in the sporting arena with the expectation that they show leadership and ambition in this area throughout their time in the School.

Sports Scholars’ programme
All Sports Scholars follow a tailored programme and work closely with a specialist mentor. Scholars will benefit from opportunities such as:

  • taking part in the Sports Scholars’ Showcase and other events that bring Scholars together, such as trips and formal dinners
  • opportunities to attend sports based workshops and talks
  • additional support with coaching in their specialist sport(s)

Scholarships will be reviewed annually, and we will expect our Sports Scholars to:

  • maintain strong effort grades in all subjects receive consistently outstanding attainment and
  • effort grades in the Sports areas uphold the values of RSJ and be an excellent role model to other
  • pupils in all aspects of school life, but particularly in their approach to commitment in the Sports
  • involve themselves fully in the co-curricular provision for sport

Sports Scholarship Award 

In addition to the normal application process, Sports Scholarship applicants will have further interviews with subject specialists and senior RSJ staff. There will also be an additional assessment based on evidence of sporting achievement and potential.

  • Up to 60% waiver Day Pupil Annual Tuition Fees         
  • 100% waiver of Enrolment Fee
  • 100% waiver of School Development Fee
  • Other fees including Application Fee, Facility Maintenance Fee, Uniform Fees and Meals Fee are payable
  • Support with the Boarding Fees may be offered, at the discretion of the Principal

All-Rounder Scholarship (By Invitation only)

The recipients of an All-Rounder Scholarship are typically pupils who will add to the life of RSJ in areas of community action, culture, sport and academia.

Characteristically, this pupil will be a very high academic achiever, demonstrating considerable strengths in a number of areas, which may include (but are not limited to) Sport, community action, Drama, Music, Visual and Performing Arts.

All-Rounder Scholars’ Programme 

All scholars follow a tailored programme and work closely with a specialist mentor, alongside other scholars. Scholars will benefit from opportunities such as: 

  • taking part in Scholars’ events and regular meetings, including formal dinners, symposiums and trips 
  • collaborating with fellow scholars from their subject in other schools such as Rugby School UK and Rugby School Thailand, to pursue their development outside of the formal classroom  
  • leadership involvement in the School’s forums and societies within the School

Scholarships will be reviewed annually, and we will expect our All-Rounder Scholars to: 

  • maintain outstanding effort grades in all subjects
  • receive consistently strong attainment grades in all academic subjects 
  • uphold the values of RSJ and be an excellent role model to other pupils in all aspects of school life, but particularly in their commitment to academics 
  • involve themselves fully in the academic, co-curricular and pastoral life of the school beyond the classroom

 

All-Rounder Scholarship Award details will be shared upon invitation from the Principal.

RSJ Scholarship Award process

  • Step 1
    Apply to RSJ via the the OpenApply application portal, stating that you wish your son or daughter to be considered for an RSJ Scholarship Award when completing the initial application.
  • Step 2
    Complete the RSJ admissions process
    The initial RSJ admissions application process consists of standardised CAT 4 entrance exams, an English test, and an interview to determine a pupil’s suitability to Rugby School Japan.  School references and previous academic reports are taken from the pupil’s current school. 
  • Step 3
    Prospective scholars are invited to proceed onto the RSJ Scholarship application process (involving interviews, portfolios, and/or auditions, as stated below)

Scholarship Awards available for the 2023-2024 academic year

If, during the RSJ admissions process, a prospective scholar demonstrates significant ability and dedication to their chosen discipline, as well as a clear understanding and alignment with the values espoused in RSJ’s ‘The Whole Person, The Whole Point’ philosophy, they will be invited to proceed to the Scholarship application process of their choice.

Application Period

The RSJ Scholarship recruitment process for the academic year 2023-24 commences on March 1st, 2023. Scholarship interviews and assessments will be conducted throughout this period, and all applicants will be informed of the results within two weeks of their Scholarship assessment.

Applicants who have already started the application process and/or accepted a place at RSJ for the upcoming academic year prior to the announcement of the Scholarship Programme are also eligible to apply. Parents who wish for their child to be considered for a Scholarship under these circumstances may submit a retrospective application by emailing enquiries@rugbyschooljapan.com. 

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