Fellowship, Scholarship and Bursaries

Aspirants

An Aspirant is a pupil in years 7-13 who demonstrates a keen desire and work ethic to succeed in their chosen discipline. An Aspirant's aim is to continue to develop their mastery and become a full Fellow. An Aspirant will participate in all Fellow classes as well as pursue other opportunities to develop.

Fellows

A Fellow is a pupil in Year 10-13 who shows signfiicant talent in their discipline and has made a noteworthy contribution to the College through their demonstrated abilities. Fellows will be leaders within their disciplines and role models to the entire community.

Fellowships are awarded within specific disciplines of Academics, The Arts, and Sport.

Successful Fellows enjoy the following additional opportunities:

• Opportunities for academic enrichment and challenge beyond the normal curriculum
• Additional Fellow sessions in their area of study
• Opportunities for support and coordination of entry to high-level global competitions
   

Fellowships do not carry a monetary award.

Applying for Fellowships

Prospective pupils who intend to start at the beginning of the academic year are eligible to apply for the Fellows programme upon acceptance of the offer enrolment at the College.

 

If you are a current pupil and are interested in applying to become a Wellington Fellow next academic year, please contact the following staff members and for more details.

 

The Arts Fellowship

Michael Larsen-Disney

Director of Arts

 

Before teaching, Michael Larsen-Disney had a long career as a performer and director in mainstream commercial theatre. He was educated at the Victorian College of the Arts and the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne, and later at Bath Spa University and the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, where he gained a Master’s Degree in contemporary theatre practice. As an educator, he served as Artistic Director of the Wessex Academy of Performing Arts UK and the Director of Performing Arts British International School of Jakarta.

 

Sport Fellowship

Daniel Tuitt

Director of Sport

 

After graduating from Brunel University, Daniel Tuitt began his career as a teacher of Physical Education in 2011. He has taught a broad range of year groups, from Early Years to IB. With almost a decade of leadership experience, he has served as Head of Department at Preparatory and State Schools, where he played a crucial role in developing curriculums and teaching across all subjects.

 

Academic Fellowship

Rory Vaughan

Academic Fellowship Coordinator

 

Rory Vaughan holds a BA Joint Honours in English and history from University College Cork, a Professional Diploma in Education and a CELTA certification. With more than a decade of experience in education, he has served as a teacher and Head of Year at schools in Thailand, Dubai and China.

Scholars

The College provides bursaries support to families in need. Bursaries are awarded on an annual basis following rigorous and objective means testing. The level of support is limited and varies according to parental need. For families applying to join Wellington, please contact our Admissions team for more information.