Scholarships - Dubai Heights Academy

Scholarship Categories and Criteria

There are three scholarship categories, which are open to current and new students; the academic scholarship, the music and performing arts scholarship; and the sports scholarship. Current Dubai Heights Academy students will automatically be considered for academic scholarships based on our internal assessment data, while new students will be based on CAT4 testing at their assessment stage of admissions. The music, performing arts and sports scholarships will involve an evidence based application process which will be determined by our Head of Performing Arts and Head of PE, respectively.

External candidates must apply to become a student at Dubai Heights Academy through our standard admissions process before submitting their scholarship application.

Scholarship Category	Criteria for 2024-2025
Academic	Students will be automatically considered (no application required) and must meet all or most of the following: Achieve an exceptional scoring in CAT4 test - mean score of 130 and above and/or 3 of the 4 areas tested are 130+ (Quantitative, Verbal, Non Verbal and Spatial) Consistently display a strong attendance record - 98% and above Have excellent attitudes to learning Attend an interview with members of the scholarship committee
Music and the Performing Arts	The applicant must meet all or most of the following criteria, which will be reviewed by the Head of Performing Arts and the Scholarships Committee: Have notable achievements or awards. e.g. ABRSM Performance Exams / Trinity College Exams / LAMDA / Royal Academy of Dance Exams Have an ability above age expectations Submit evidence of live performance/s outside of school in a recognised orchestra and/or band eg National Youth Orchestra Submit a performance audition or a portfolio demonstrating their skills on their chosen instrument or voice Demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning and school life Provide letters of recommendation from coaches and teachers
Sports	The applicant must meet all or most of the following criteria, which will be reviewed by the Head of PE and the Scholarships Committee: Represent or have represented on a national or international scale, at least 1 sport e.g. football, swimming, basketball, cricket, netball, golf, rugby, athletics, tennis, skating, gymnastics and dance (not limited to) Have received valid representation and/or recognised awards in the last 2 years Have sporting abilities above age expectations (playing in a league above their age category) Submit evidence of ability including references from external (non-DHA) coaches i.e. club or national coach, details of sports awards or other recognition and competition results for achievements outside of school fixtures Have excellent attitudes to learning and school life

Scholarship Category

Criteria for 2024-2025

Academic

Students will be automatically considered (no application required) and must meet all or most of the following:

Achieve an exceptional scoring in CAT4 test - mean score of 130 and above and/or 3 of the 4 areas tested are 130+ (Quantitative, Verbal, Non Verbal and Spatial)
Consistently display a strong attendance record - 98% and above
Have excellent attitudes to learning
Attend an interview with members of the scholarship committee

Music and the Performing Arts

The applicant must meet all or most of the following criteria, which will be reviewed by the Head of Performing Arts and the Scholarships Committee:

Have notable achievements or awards. e.g. ABRSM Performance Exams / Trinity College Exams / LAMDA / Royal Academy of Dance Exams
Have an ability above age expectations
Submit evidence of live performance/s outside of school in a recognised orchestra and/or band eg National Youth Orchestra
Submit a performance audition or a portfolio demonstrating their skills on their chosen instrument or voice
Demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning and school life
Provide letters of recommendation from coaches and teachers

Sports

The applicant must meet all or most of the following criteria, which will be reviewed by the Head of PE and the Scholarships Committee:

Represent or have represented on a national or international scale, at least 1 sport e.g. football, swimming, basketball, cricket, netball, golf, rugby, athletics, tennis, skating, gymnastics and dance (not limited to)
Have received valid representation and/or recognised awards in the last 2 years
Have sporting abilities above age expectations (playing in a league above their age category)
Submit evidence of ability including references from external (non-DHA) coaches i.e. club or national coach, details of sports awards or other recognition and competition results for achievements outside of school fixtures
Have excellent attitudes to learning and school life

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