Computer Science Scholarship Programme

Are you ready to part of the next generation of tech innovators?

Do you have an enthusiasm and aptitude for coding or technology? Are you ready to part of the next generation of tech innovators? Would you consider taking a Computing or IT course at GCSE, A-Level and degree at university?

If your answer is yes to the above, then you may be eligible to apply for the Harris Federation Computer Science scholarship programme for Y7 pupils at any participating Harris Federation Secondary Academy.

Applicants should exhibit a genuine interest in technology, programming or digital innovation, alongside an aptitude for problem-solving.

What we offer:

Students who are successful applicants to the scholarship programme will benefit from:

• Online masterclasses: Students will receive an hour masterclass every half-term with one of the Harris Federation's Computer Science Consultants.
• Enrichment & trips: Students will be supported in visiting exhibitions; tech industry shows and exciting panel talks.
• Team coding challenge: Students will have the ability to test their coding skills and collaborate with their peers to solve exciting real-world problems!
• National competitions: Scholars will have the opportunity to compete in national competitions such as Bebras, Cyberfirst girls and British Informatics Olympiad.
• Physical computing: Students will explore the realm of physical computing, by learning how to design, build and code interactive systems.
• Talks with graduates and professionals: Scholars will have the opportunity to hear from a range of professionals within the IT field, such as employees from Microsoft. There will be visits to universities that specialise in subjects related to computing, as well as game design or cyber security.

Ready to apply?

Applications will be live from Spring 2025.

Design and Technology Scholarship Programme

Do you have an enthusiasm and aptitude for Design and Technology?

Do you wonder how things surrounding work? Are you creative and are keen to design and invent things that solve problems and fulfil a range needs? Would you consider taking Design and Technology at GCSE and Product Design at A-Level leading to a Degree in Product Design, Fashion Design, Textiles, Engineering, Architecture?

If your answer is yes to the above, then you may be eligible to apply for the Harris Federation Design and Technology scholarship programme for Y7 pupils at any participating Harris Federation Secondary Academy.

Students who are interested in design thinking, making and are inventive would be considered for a scholarship in Design and Technology.

What we offer: 

Students who are successful applicants to the scholarship programme will benefit from:

• Additional tuition: Students will receive an extra hour masterclass every half-term with one of the Harris Federation's Design and Technology Consultants who have a wealth of industrial experience.
• Enrichment & trips: Students will be supported in visiting exhibitions, industry shows and working with designers on projects or having the opportunity present projects to a panel of experts.
• Harris Federation competitions: As there are several disciplines under the Design and Technology umbrella students will get the chance to specialise depending on the offering of their academy and will have access to the workshops to design and make products that can be entered into competitions.
• National competitions: Scholars will have the opportunity to represent Harris at national competitions such as First Tech Challenge who support our academies in running robotic clubs and the Design Museum who run an annual competition.
• Specialist workshops: Students will have the opportunity to attend specialist workshops at Store school. Workshops that are run at the Design and Victoria and Albert Museum.
• University & careers access: Design and Technology Scholars will have the opportunity to visit end of year degree shows including Young Designers show at the Business Design Centre in London. There will be visits to universities that specialise in subjects related to design, as well as Engineering and Architecture.

Ready to apply?

Applications will be live from Spring 2025.

English Scholarship Programme

What we offer:

Students who are successful applicants to the scholarship programme will benefit from:

Drama

• Enjoy: a rich and varied diet of theatre visits: £10 youth tickets at the National Theatre, London Theatre for Schools programme of Classic and contemporary, West End and independent/local
• Participate: tailored, practical and interactive theatre workshops at the Globe
• Produce: write and perform your own plays (White Water Writers)

Prose

• Enjoy: author visits and readings in school and outside
• Participate: the Harris book club – run and chosen by Harris scholars and their teachers
• Produce: write and publish their own novels on Amazon! (White Water Writers)

Poetry

• Enjoy: 'poets in residence' at schools, spoken word and poetry performances
• Participate: poetry writing workshops and competitions
• Produce: winning poems published in our own collection

Ready to apply?

Applications will be live from Spring 2025.

Geography Scholarship Programme

Are you a Harris Geography Scholar?

Do you have an enthusiasm and aptitude for Geography? Would you consider taking geography at GCSE, A-Level and a single or joint honours geography degree at university?

If your answer is yes to the above, then you may be eligible to apply for the Harris Federation Geography scholarship programme for Y7 pupils at any participating Harris Federation Secondary Academy.

Students with prior knowledge and interest in any aspect of human or physical geography will be considered for the scholarship.

What we offer:

Students who are successful applicants to the scholarship programme will benefit from:

• Additional tuition: Students will receive an extra hour masterclass every term with one of the Harris Federation's top geography consultants.
• Enrichment & residential trips: Students will be supported to prepare and apply for a range of residential trips, including abroad to locations such as Iceland, as well as taking part in trips within London.
• Harris Federation competitions: Geography scholars will be supported to enter a range of in-house Harris Geography competitions such as young geographer of the year, the KS3 quiz, and the geography calendar competition.
• National competitions: Scholars will have the opportunity to represent Harris at national competitions such as the Schools Geology Challenge and 'reimagine London' through New London Architecture.
• Specialist workshops: Students will have the opportunity to attend specialist masterclasses on various geographical disciplines including a bespoke GIS program by ESRI.
• University & careers access: Geography scholars will have access to a wide range of career mentoring, university visits, workshops, lectures and experiences through our partners.
• Memberships: Scholars will have access to resources from the Geographical Association, Royal Geographical Society and Digimaps.

What are the benefits of enhancing your Geography skills?

• Global Awareness: Helps students understand world events, cultures, and societies, fostering a sense of global citizenship.
• Critical Thinking: Develops analytical skills encouraging students to think critically about problems.
• Environmental Understanding: Educates students about environmental challenges.
• Interdisciplinary Connections: Integrates knowledge from subjects like history, economics, and science, promoting a well-rounded education.
• Cultural Appreciation: Encourages respect and appreciation for different cultures and perspectives, essential for personal growth and social harmony.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Teaches students to identify, analyse, and propose solutions to geographical problems, equipping them for real-world challenges.
• Technology Proficiency: Introduces tools like GIS (Geographic Information Systems), enhancing tech skills relevant to many modern careers.
• Career Opportunities: Opens doors to diverse career paths!

Where can the study of geography take you?

• David Attenborough – Renowned broadcaster and natural historian, famous for his documentaries about nature and the environment.
• Ban Ki-moon – Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, who studied international relations and geography, emphasising global issues and diplomacy.
• Chris Jackson – Geologist, adventurer and Professor.
• Dr. Anjana Khatwa – Earth scientist and TV presenter.

These benefits contribute to a well-rounded education, preparing students for both academic success and responsible citizenship. Over the past 5 years, 200 Harris students have gone on to study Geography at the UK's best universities.

Ready to apply?

Applications will be live from Spring 2025.

History Scholarship Programme

Are you a budding Historian?

Do you have a passion for studying history? Do you enjoy learning about history in your spare time? Would you consider studying history at GCSE, A-Level and then at a top University?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you may have what it takes to earn a place on the Harris Federation History Scholarship programme for Y7 pupils at any participating Harris Federation Secondary Academy.

Pupils with a strong interest in any era or aspect of history can apply.

What we offer:

Students who are successful applicants to the scholarship programme will benefit from:

• Access to national and international trips: Students will have access to a range of additional trips both within England and abroad.
• Competitions: Students will be able to take part in a range of competitions against other history scholars. These include essay writing competitions, debating and historical fiction writing. Students choosing to enter the National Great Debate competition will receive coaching from the History Consultant Team.
• Work experience: For students in Year 10 and 12 we will support you in finding history specific work experience placements to help you gain access to top university places and careers.
• Academic lectures: Scholars will be challenged academically by being given the chance to attend a range of academic lectures delivered by historians. These will be open to all age groups but will be particularly helpful in preparing A Level students for university.
• University seminars: Students will have access to meetings with real historians where they will be able to take part in academic seminars on a range of topics. These will challenge students academically, develop critical thinking and presentational skills and help to prepare students for university.

Ready to apply?

Applications will be live from Spring 2025.

Future Linguist Scholarship Programme

Are you a Harris Future Linguist Scholar?

Do you have an enthusiasm and aptitude for learning languages? Would you consider taking a language at GCSE, A-Level and a single or joint honours language degree at university?

If your answer is yes to the above, then you may be eligible to apply for the Harris Federation Future Linguist Scholarship programme for any pupils at any participating Harris Federation Secondary Academy.

Students with prior knowledge and interest in any language, ancient or modern, will be considered for the scholarship.

What we offer:

Students who are successful applicants to the scholarship programme will benefit from:

• Online sessions: Students will attend a 60-minute online session every half-term with one of the Harris Federation's top language consultants.
• Enrichment & residential trips: Students will be offered to attend and participate in a range of enrichment activities, as well as taking part in cultural trips within London and abroad.
• Harris Federation competitions: Future linguist scholars will be supported to enter a range of in-house Harris languages competitions such as the Harris Languages Spelling Bee, Idioms Calendar Competition, LinguaChef cooking competition and MundoVision singing competition.
• National competitions: Scholars will also have the chance to enter a wide range of national competitions such as the Stephen Spender Translation Prize, Chinese Bridge Speaking Competition, British Council 'Celebrate Speaking!' competition and Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators (dependent on language of study).
• Penfriend partners: Students will be attributed native penfriends with whom to build meaningful connections and further develop their communication skills.
• University & careers access: Scholars will be able to hear from a range of languages graduates and university languages departments about routes into higher-level language study as well as potential careers for high-flying linguists!

What are the benefits of enhancing your languages skills?

• Global Awareness: Helps students understand world events, cultures, customs and societies outside the UK, fostering a sense of global citizenship.
• Communication: Enhances communicative skills necessary to engage effectively with others, including those who may not share the same mother tongue.
• Critical Thinking: Develops analytical skills encouraging students to think critically.
• Interdisciplinary Connections: Integrates knowledge from subjects like English, geography, the arts and science, promoting a well-rounded education.
• Cultural Appreciation: Encourages respect and appreciation for different cultures and perspectives, essential for personal growth and social harmony.
• Career Opportunities: Opens doors to diverse career paths and the global market, including in the field of finance, journalism, politics, medicine and the public sector.

Where can the study of languages take you?​

• Caroline Wyatt: is a BBC defence correspondent, and speaks French, German and some Russian. “Speaking the language makes a huge difference to how people relate to you, and the experience that you have of that country (...) Languages are a huge gift to give any child, as they open a whole different window on the world.”
• Paula Radcliffe: gained a first-class honours degree in French, German & Economics from Loughborough University. Radcliffe's language skills have come in very useful for when she has participated in international events.
• Novak Djokovic: “We have a saying in our country: the more languages you know, more is your worth as a person.”

These benefits amongst many others contribute to a well-rounded education, preparing students for both academic success and responsible citizenship. Over the past 5 years alone, hundreds of Harris students have gone on to study languages at university.

Ready to apply?

Applications will be live from Spring 2025.

Maths Scholarship Programme

Are you a Harris Maths Scholar?

Do you have an enthusiasm and talent for Mathematics? Might you go on to take additional Mathematics GCSE, perhaps Maths & Further Maths A-Level or even a STEM degree at University?

If your answer is yes to any of the above, then you may be eligible to apply for the Harris Federation Mathematics Scholarship programme for Y7 pupils at any participating Harris Federation Secondary Academy.

Students with strong Mathematical and problem-solving foundations and an interest in going beyond the curriculum, will be considered for the scholarship.

What we offer:

Students who are successful applicants to the scholarship programme will benefit from:

• Enrolment into Euclid Academy (run by famous TV personality and mathematician Simon Singh) and/or the prestigious Axiom Maths Circles programme.
• Participation in Harris Federation Maths Challenges against other academies.
• Termly challenge questions with online support sessions.
• Annual Maths Scholars conference.
• Invites to guest maths lectures (such as the Royal Institute Maths Lectures).
• Access to UKMT (individual and team) prep sessions prepared by the Harris consultant team and participation in these national competitions!
• Book vouchers/calculators/laptop or tablet for PP students who require it.
• Support in applying to the Harris Experience in Yr 9.
• Participation in other competitions including the National Cypher challenge, Jack Petchey Count On Us Challenge, AMSP Group challenge events.
• Online consultant support to sit Level 2 Further Maths in Year 10 and 11 – get an extra GCSE!
• Trips and Visits such as Bletchley Park and university trips.
• Invite to the Harris STEM scholarship residential (Disney Land Paris) in Year 8 or 9. (Runs every 2 years)
• Opportunities to meet STEM professionals to understand career options.

What are the benefits of enhancing your Mathematics skills?

• Earnings
  • Individuals with a Maths A-Level earn on average 11% higher wages in their early thirties than those who take A levels without Maths, regardless of the degree they go on to study. – Tes Magazine Report
  • Maths is the only A-Level that confers an earnings premium in its own right.
• Cognitive development
  •  It is stimulating and challenging which is evidenced to have a positive effect on cognitive development.
  • Supports the study of other subjects (E.g., Psychology, Biology, Geography, and more!
  • Increases knowledge and awareness of mathematical techniques and their applications.
• Future learning & employment opportunities
  • Leads to versatile qualifications well-respected by employers and higher education.
  • Provides excellent preparation for a wide range of university courses and careers.

“In all areas, and at all levels of employment, we need, and will increasingly need in the future, mathematically educated people.”  – Royal Society Mathematical Futures Report, 2024, p.21

Ready to apply?

Applications will be live from Spring 2025.

Music Scholarship Programme

Are you a Harris Music Scholar?

Do you have an enthusiasm and aptitude for music? Would you consider taking music at GCSE/BTEC, A-Level and beyond?

If your answer is yes to the above, then you may be eligible to apply for the Harris Federation Music Scholarship programme for Y7 pupils at any participating Harris Federation Secondary Academy.

Students with prior knowledge and interest on any instrument or voice/singing will be considered for the scholarship.

What we offer:

Students who are successful applicants to the scholarship programme will benefit from:

• Half-termly online tutorials: Students will receive an hour online session every half-term with one of the Harris Federation's top music consultants.
• Instrumental/vocal lessons: Students will be supported in their respective academies with a free 1-1 instrumental/vocal lesson each week.
• Masterclasses supported by music colleges: Future musician scholars will have access to masterclasses delivered by our partners including Trinity Laban, National Youth Jazz Orchestra and The Army Music Service, among others.
• Federation ensembles: Music scholars will be part of our central ensembles, playing and singing with other talented musicians across the Federation. The Harris Orchestra and Choir perform at major venues throughout the year.
• Enrichment trips & residentials: Students will have the chance to attend concerts and shows as well as work on larger musical projects.
• Competitions: Harris and national: Future musician scholars will be supported to enter a range of in-house Harris music competitions such as the Harris Young Musician of the Year, MundoVision singing competition and much more. We also support young musicians with entries to national competitions and our proud to have "The Voice" youth winner among our alumni.

Ready to apply?

Applications will be live from Spring 2025.

Religious Studies Scholarship Programme

Are you a Harris Religious Studies Scholar?

Do you have an enthusiasm and aptitude for philosophy and ethics? Would you consider taking Religious Studies at GCSE, A-Level and a single or joint honours degree at university?

If your answer is yes to the above, then you may be eligible to apply for the Harris Federation Future Philosopher Scholarship programme for Y7 pupils at any participating Harris Federation Secondary Academy.

Students with prior knowledge and interest in any religion or worldview, ancient or modern, will be considered for the scholarship.

What we offer:

Students who are successful applicants to the scholarship programme will benefit from:

• Additional tuition: Students will receive an extra hour masterclass every half-term with one of the Harris Federation's top RE consultants.
• Enrichment & residential trips: Students will be supported to prepare and apply for a range of trips abroad, as well as taking part in visits to local places of worship within London.
• Harris Federation competitions: Future philosophy scholars will be supported to enter in-house competitions such as 'Design A Podcast'. Winners will be allowed to produce an episode for The RE Podcast.
• International competitions: Scholars will also have the chance to enter a wide range of national competitions such as the Spirited Arts competition to compete against people around the world to create any form of art of media or a topic related to RE.
• University & careers access: Scholars will be able to hear from a range of Philosophy graduates and university Religion and Philosophy departments about routes into higher-level study as well as potential careers for high-flying critical thinkers!

Ready to apply?

Applications will be live from Spring 2025.

Science Scholarship Programme

What we offer:

The NextGen Science Scholarship will nurture and empower science scholars to excel in the sciences at every key stage. The scholarship programme will ignite a passion for scientific inquiry, provide ongoing access to resources and mentorship, and open doors to advanced educational and career opportunities. With the ultimate aim of going on to pursue a science-related course or vocation, the scholarship will cultivate the next generation of innovators, researchers, and leaders in science.

Seven pillars

NextGen Science Scholarship will cover a broad range of aspects so that students not only excel academically, but also develop important inter-personal, ethical, and critical-thinking skills. Seven pillars will underpin activities and initiatives across the programme, right from the start of KS3 to the end of KS5, with the whole student in mind.

• Digital proficiency: Equipping scholars with digital skills, acumen, resources and equipment, e.g., devices (tablet/laptop) & future-thinking courses (using AI, Wolfram, Python).
• Scientific literacy: Enhancing scholars' ability to read, write and speak scientifically, e.g., presentation/public speaking training, additional bespoke independent learning tasks.
• Academic challenge: Providing advanced material and 1-1 support to develop expertise, confidence and resilience, e.g., targeted tuition, additional problem-solving/essay-based tasks, magazine/periodical subscriptions, online masterclasses
• Active science: Participating in hands-on projects, competitions, trips and science-related experiences, e.g., F1 engineering competitions, Olympiads, tours of scientific facilities like the NSA and CERN.
• Community & collaboration: Fostering a sense of community and developing collaboration and leadership skills among science scholars, e.g., pupil-pupil academic mentoring, social events and networks.
• Ethics & innovation: Instilling a sense of ethical responsibility and an awareness of the societal impact and relevance of science, e.g., talks and events about DEI in science, global issues like mental health and global warming.
• Future pathways: Preparing scholars for post-secondary study, vocation and careers, e.g., special access career days and work-experience, university open days and subject-specific UCAS preparation.

Benefits of the NextGen Science Scholarship:

Science scholars, from day one, will be encouraged to dream big. While excelling in their studies, they will:

• Receive specialist 1-1 support and resources to develop knowledge, problem-solving acumen and passion beyond the curriculum.
• Have access to relatable STEM careers advice, information and guidance, including from Harris science alumni.
• Develop their own vision for their long-term future, fast-tracking their journeys towards the most prestigious destinations beyond KS5.

Where can a career in Science take you?

• Maggie Aderin-Pocock: Science Communicator, BBC television's 'Sky At Night' host and astronomy graduate
• Monifa Phillips: Patent Lawyer and physics graduate
• Dr Mark Richards: Senior Lecturer, DJ, and chemistry postgraduate
• Fitsum Solomon Degefa: Investment banker and engineering graduate
• Jess Wade: Research fellow, public speaker and physics graduate
• Claire Thorne: CEO of Tech She Can and biophysics graduate
• Sophie Martin: AI and medical-imaging postgraduate

Ready to apply?

Applications will be live from Spring 2025.