Scholarship for 2008/2009

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About The Frank Bell Scholarship

This year the Bell Educational Trust is offering two exceptional students, between 12 and 17 years old, a full fee scholarship to the Bell Bedgebury International School for the academic year 2008/2009.

The Frank Bell Scholarship is funded by the Bell Educational Trust, the operators of Bell Bedgebury International School, in memory of their founder. Following his experiences as a prisoner of war, where he set up and ran a secret university for his fellow prisoners, Frank Bell founded the Trust with a vision to promote international understanding through the power of education. Today, the Trust helps over 100,000 students, from more than 120 countries through one of its 41 worldwide teaching centres and e-channels, primarily to learn English and other languages.

"The Bell Educational Trust has a long tradition of supporting international students through scholarships and bursaries and this new fund will give one student an unrivalled opportunity to share the unique experience of studying at Bell Bedgebury International School."

David Morse, Principal

To apply

Before applying please read the terms and conditions.

To apply, complete the downloadable application form and include a written statement of up to 500 words on why you think you are best suited to benefit from the scholarship.

To apply, complete the downloadable application form and include a written statement of up to 500 words on why you think you are best suited to benefit from the scholarship. Email this to or post it to:

Vivien Constable
Bell International
Hillscross
Red Cross Lane
Cambridge
CB2 0QU
UK

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on 14 July 2008. The Academic Board of the Bell Educational Trust will then review all applications.

Application form

Click here to download the Frank Bell Scholarship application form.

Terms and conditions

All applications must be in English
Applicants must be made by students between 12-17 years old. All students must be at least 12 years old on 31st August 2008. For entry into the one-year GCSE programme, all students must be at least 15 years old on 31st August of the year of entry and must also have a minimum IELTS level of 4.5 (or equivalent). If the student does not have an IELTS score, he/she will need to take an entry test so that we can independently assess the level.
We will not consider applications from those that have been dismissed or removed from school on account of misconduct
All applications must be supported by a parent or guardian.
All applications must be received by 12 noon on 14 July 2008. Late applications will not be considered
The successful applicant will receive one year’s tuition at the Bell Bedgebury International School worth £22,965. This cannot be exchanged for cash.
Fees include:

All course tuition
Use of library/study facilities including complete access to audio, DVD and video libraries, all practice and test materials, books and stationery, and free internet/email access
Extra-curricular activities including regular study tours plus weekday and weekend activities and clubs
Use of sports and social amenities
Pastoral and academic advice and support from school staff
Accommodation and all meals

Fees do not include:

Additional trips and activities outside the planned extra-curricular programme, or entrance fees to tourist attractions unless specified
Riding tuition or livery facilities
Specialist or individual lessons
Airport transfers - these can be arranged at an additional cost
Exam entrance fees
Insurance
Uniform

The successful applicant will need to abide by the Bedgebury International School rules
The scholarship will run from 9 September 2008 – 26 June 2009. The scholarship is not transferable.

Insurance

All students at the Bell Bedgebury International School are required to take out insurance for the full duration of their course. For details of insurance prices visit the website: www.bell-centres.com/insurance. Please note that Bell International cannot be held responsible for the loss or theft of personal property.

Medical information

We cannot accept students onto a course unless we have parental consent to act on your behalf in the case of a medical emergency.
You must inform us of any specific information which is not included on the application form, but which applies to your child.
We regret that any child arriving with a serious medical condition not previously reported, or which requires regular staff supervision, may be sent home.

Privacy policy

By signing the scholarship form you are agreeing to the storage and use of the information you supply for Bell International’s purposes only. We will not pass your details on to any other organisation or third party. Photographs of children may be taken during their stay with us for use in promotional materials, such as brochures and the website. Please indicate on the registration form if you are unhappy for your child’s photograph to be used for these purposes.