Scholarships

Our sports scholarships are all designed to give students an elite sports performance programme as part of our International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme and our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. This builds holistic approach to the education of our students and to create wider opportunities for their futures.

Our programmes give students the the opportunity to train six hours a week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday), attend and play in weekly matches and national competitions, receive specialist coaching from elite coaches and use of the College gym throughout the day.

Cara Rowland

Point score: 766, D*D*

University: University of Cambridge

Why did you choose the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP)?
The CP allowed me to have a much more well-rounded approach to my future studies and career, as I have an understanding of both the practical and academic elements of theatre. Through the CP, a huge emphasis is placed on studying what you are personally interested in, and so there is a lot of variety in what you learn.

How did Impington International College prepare you for university?
When I first considered applying to Oxbridge all of the staff at Impington International College were incredibly supportive. They set up meetings for all of the applicants, established mock interviews and provided me with lots of help and resources so that I could get the grades I needed to meet my conditions. All of the staff were absolutely relentless in the support that they gave me and I couldn’t have done it without them.

How would you describe your experience at Impington International College in three words?
Camaraderie, creativity, transformational.

Eleni Green

Point score: 42

University: The Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Why did you decide to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP)?
I was particularly happy that I didn’t have to limit my subject choices for post-16 study or sacrifice studying a subject that I had a genuine passion for. This made the IB the perfect choice for me and why I would recommend it to anyone not wanting to drop any subjects.

How did Impington International College prepare you for university?
Through the IB I developed different approaches to learning skills that have proven to be really valuable. I learnt the importance of critical thinking, how to optimise my key skills and use these to my advantage, how to think on my feet and remain calm and trust in my ability. I was also able to develop my essay writing skills, learning how to refine my thoughts and feelings into a written format and I found it stimulating to debate and delve deeper into topics that I believed in.

How would you describe your experience at Impington International College in three words?
Challenging, productive, complete.

Greg Middleton

Point score: 40

University: The University of Oxford

Why did you decide to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP)?
The DP enables you to study multiple subjects and specialise later, so you become more holistic in your intellectual capacities; I would highly recommend an IB education for any student.

How did Impington International College prepare you for university?
The amount of supported independence at Impington International College is amazing. You feel assisted every step of the way, while also feeling that every achievement is your own!

How would you describe your experience at Impington International College in three words?
Diverse, holistic, supported.

Luke Kirilenko

Point score: 41

University: The University of Virginia

Why did you decide to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP)?
I opted to study the DP so I could combine academic learning with my football scholarship. I’ve always enjoyed learning and I wanted to take the most intellectually vigorous course that I could.

How did Impington International College prepare you for university?
I can honestly say that the help that I got was everything I needed and more. I was worried I would not obtain a certain grade threshold, but I followed my teachers’ advice and it worked out well for me.

I also learnt a lot from my talented football coach, Clive Taylor, [Norwich City FC Regional Development Programme], which will help me to become a valuable asset to my university’s soccer team.

How would you describe your experience at Impington International College in three words?
Rigorous, passionate, and diverse.

View more of our alumni success stories here.

Football scholarship

We are proud to run our football scholarship as the flagship college of ProDirect Academy, Cambridge. Students will gain from high calibre coaching from UEFA qualified staff, match analysis and evaluation using VEO technology and access to sports’ science, strength and conditioning sessions. Alongside this our students are given the opportunity to have unique experiences within the professional football industry, and support in progressions; exploring career pathways both inside and outside of sport.

Rugby scholarship

Through our Rugby Scholarship, in collaboration with Northampton Saints, you will benefit from specialist coaching, match analysis and access to sports’ science, strength and conditioning and physiotherapy sessions. Our scholars have the added benefit of connection to premiership champions, Northampton Saints, to ensure they have opportunities to grow their professional play alongside exploring career pathways both within and outside of the rugby industry.