Computer science scholarships
Our approach
At Kimbolton, we are excited that our modern world is increasingly run by computer programs.
Everything from geoeconomics and national security down to the social media apps are controlled by code! And who controls the code? Computer Scientists!
We believe in a curriculum which combines coding skill with imagination and creativity and our Scholars sit at the centre of this approach.
Staff lead: Mr Reed
Scholarship opportunities
Computer Science Scholars will be leaders in programming in the school. They will lead their peers by providing advice, fun facts, and breaking news in the world of computer science.
Scholars can also attend the termly Comsci meeting as well as attend visits to destinations such as the Big Bang Exhibition and participate in our computer science showcase.
Computer science portfolio of evidence
Applicants at all levels of entry are required to submit a portfolio of evidence with two parts.
Firstly, applicants should provide evidence of their standard of Computer Science and their enrichment beyond the syllabus. Secondly, they should prepare a 5 minute presentation and include any materials for this presentation in their portfolio.
Examples include:
Ingrams (11+)
We are keen to hear from applicants about their experiences of and enthusiasm for Computer Science. Their presentation could be about anything Computer Science-related, for example: Have they built and programmed anything out of Lego? Have they coded a Scratch game or animation, and can they show us how it works? Have they coded a textbased game or a game with graphics?
Middle School (13+)
Applicants will have completed an independent programming project and will need to focus their presentation on this. The project could be about anything at or beyond Third form level. For example: Have they built and programmed a
Raspberry Pi Robot or Rover? Have they coded an advanced graphical animation, and can they show us how it works? Have they coded a game with a Graphical User Interface?
In addition to the above, applicants wishing to become a Third Form Scholar would need to have completed all our First and Second Form programming projects by the start of the Third Form.
Sixth Form (16+)
Applicants will have completed an advanced independent programming project and will need to focus their presentation on this. The project could be about anything at or beyond 5th form level.
For example: Have they built and programmed a Raspberry Pi Robot or Rover with a camera, sensors and feedback? Have they experimented with Raspberry Pitronics? Have they coded graphics or an animation using complex maths and programming techniques such as list comprehension, spreadsheet manipulation or using numpy arrays and can they show us how it works?
In addition to the above, applicants wishing to become a Sixth Form Scholar would need to have completed all our Programming projects by the start of Lower Sixth.
Assessment and interview
Applicants will give their presentation to the Head of Department. There will then be a short interview with follow up questions and a discussion of the portfolio of evidence.
