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 be a 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. 

Available at:

• Harris Academy Greenwich

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

Do you wonder how things surrounding you 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.

Available at:

• Harris Academy Ockendon

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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 

Available at:

• Harris Girls' Academy Bromley
• Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
• Harris Academy Falconwood
• Harris Academy Ockendon
• Harris Academy Purley
• Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

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Are you a Harris Future Linguist Scholar?

Do you have an enthusiasm and aptitude for learning languages? Have you always dreamt of speaking multiple languages and being able to communicate with people from all over the world? Or do you already speak another language and you want to learn even more 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. International studies show that multi-lingual employees can earn between 10-20% more than their monolingual colleagues.  

Where can the study of languages take you? 

• Maya Angelou: American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou travelled extensively during her adult life and was a passionate linguist. Her dedication enabled her to master French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic and Fanti! “I really love language. I love it for what it does for us, how it allows us to explain the pain and the glory, the nuances and the delicacies of our existence.”  
• Sandra Oh: Canadian actress Sandra Oh, best known for her roles in Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy, is a polyglot. She speaks English, French, Spanish, and Korean all fluently. If there is ever a character she wants that speaks any of those languages, she won’t even need a language coach—she’s all set! 
• Novak Djokovic: “We have a saying in our country: the more languages you know, more is your worth as a person.” 
• Serena Williams: Tennis champion Serena Williams is also a language enthusiast. She speaks Spanish, Italian and French and is known to give her tournament addresses in the native language of the country where she is competing! She is very passionate about teaching her young daughter multiple languages because she knows they will be incredibly useful for her in the future. Her philosophy when it comes to language learning is “embrace mistakes, don't be afraid to speak, and focus on consistent progress.” 
• Will Smith: Will Smith speaks Spanish fluently. He impressed fans in his film Seven Pounds, when he played a fluent Spanish-speaking role. Smith gave his first interview in Spanish in 2000, and still does them presently. 

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.

Available at:

• Harris Girls' Academy Bromley
• Harris Academy Clapham
• Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
• Harris Science Academy East London
• Harris Academy Greenwich

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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! 
• Participation in other competitions 
• Online maths sessions 
• Trips and Visits  
• 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

Available at:

• Harris Academy Battersea
• Harris Academy Bermondsey
• Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
• Harris Academy Falconwood
• Harris Garrard Academy
• Harris Academy Greenwich
• Harris Academy Purley
• Harris Academy Rainham
• Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

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Are you a Harris Music Scholar?

Do you love music and play an instrument to at Grade 5+ standard? Have you thought about taking music further e.g. at GCSE, BTEC, A-Level, or 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: 

• Instrumental/vocal lessons: Students will be supported in their respective academies with a discounted 1-1 instrumental/vocal lesson each week. 
• Federation ensembles: Music scholars will be part of our central ensembles, playing and singing with other talented musicians across the Federation.  
• Enrichment trips: Students will have the chance to attend concerts and shows as well as work on larger musical projects. 
• Academy Performances: Music scholars will take part in regular academy-based rehearsals and showcase their progress through termly performances. 

Available at:

• Harris Academy Clapham
• Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
• Harris Academy Greenwich
• Harris Academy Peckham
• Harris Academy Purley
• Harris Academy South Norwood

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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 

Available at:

• Harris Academy Battersea
• Harris Academy Bermondsey
• Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
• Harris Science Academy East London
• Harris Academy Ockendon
• Harris Academy Orpington
• Harris Academy Purley
• Harris Academy Rainham
• Harris Academy Riverside
• Harris Academy South Norwood
• Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

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