Scholarships | Product Design

At MSJ, Scholarships acknowledge exceptional individual ability and talent in a particular area. We welcome applications for Product Design at 13+ and 16+, which are awarded on merit.

Becoming an MSJ scholar means striving for your best and sharing that passion with others.

The Malvern St James Product Design Scholar:

Has an overwhelming enthusiasm for the subject, pursuing their passion beyond the classroom, seeking out extracurricular opportunities such as a hobby, craft or innovation activity.
Demonstrates curiosity as they move through the iterative design process and proves resilience and determination when developing high quality products.
Promotes and supports all Design and Technology Department activities including Open Mornings, STEAM events and national design competitions.

Applicants should:

Have a clear passion for an area of the subject; designing, manufacturing, innovation or material development.
Have knowledge of designers, both past and present across a range of design fields.
At 13+ attend weekly DT club and enter national competitions.
At 16+ be able to devise and implement, in discussion with the Head of Subject, a programme of activities to deliver as part of the popular DT Club.
At 13+ expect to study GCSE Design and Technology in Year 10 and 11 and possibly beyond.
For 16+ study A Level Design and Technology and possibly pursue further training and a career in Design, Technology or Engineering.

Product Design Scholarship Assessment:

Applicants should have considerable potential; ideally, they will already be achieving the best possible marks in their respective fields, whether academic or practical. In addition, applicants should be outstanding role models for other girls.