The kind of young person we are looking for
We are looking for students in Years 3 to 12 who have already trained as a judoka and are currently a member of a judo club, inside or outside their present school. You will have attended training regularly, competed in a local, regional, national or international competition, and reached 5th Kyu (yellow belt) or higher, with a desire to work towards higher grades. A reference from your current judo coach or club should support your progress and aptitude.
What a scholar receives
- First-class training and instruction from our professional judo coach at the Kingsley School Dojo.
- Access to the sports nutrition programme designed for Kingsley by a doctoral research team at the University of Exeter.
- An individualised training programme covering the acquisition and development of skills, strength and conditioning, and prehab and rehab.
- The chance to compete for the school in local, national and international competitions.
- A generous scholarship award against published fees.
What to send, and by when
Complete the Scholarship Application Form with a personal statement, a reference from your judo coach or club, and any relevant certificates and supporting documents. To receive an invitation for a scholarship interview, you must complete the application by 31st October 2026.
Generous, and awarded case by case
A generous scholarship award against published fees, with coaching at the Kingsley School Dojo, an individualised training programme, the sports nutrition programme, and the chance to compete for the school.
Apply for a scholarship
Completing this form starts a scholarship application. Once we have the details and documents below, the admissions team will be in touch to arrange an assessment and an interview, and to talk through the pathway that would suit your child.
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