{"id":1003,"date":"2026-09-15T17:23:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T17:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technesy.com\/valderrama-foundation\/?page_id=1003"},"modified":"2026-11-12T16:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T16:22:37","slug":"the-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valderramafoundation.com\/?page_id=1003","title":{"rendered":"The Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Scholarship Programme<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We support talented young people from the Campo de Gibraltar and the surrounding areas who demonstrate strong academic achievement, a commitment to golf, and outstanding personal values \u2014 and whose families may otherwise have limited access to the exceptional opportunities available in Sotogrande.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Comprehensive, long-term support<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our scholarships cover the full cost of:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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A complete education at
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Scholars complete their secondary education through the International Baccalaureate \u2014 a globally recognised curriculum that develops intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, confidence, and bilingual proficiency.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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A personalised golf
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Each Scholar follows an individualised programme tailored to their needs, with structured training, clearly defined objectives, and ongoing guidance from a team of professionals experienced in competition and in university golf scholarships.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Academic, sporting and
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Throughout the scholarship, Scholars and their families receive continuous support to help them navigate the academic, sporting and personal challenges of these formative years.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Renewed annually <\/span>\u2014\u00a0scholarships continue subject to each Scholar meeting the programme's academic, sporting and personal expectations.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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The journey<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From application to university<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Apply at 12\u201313<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Application and selection from across the Campo de Gibraltar and the surrounding areas.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Joining SIS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Becoming part of the Sotogrande International School community.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Grow<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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IB education, individualised golf development and mentoring.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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University pathways<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Spain, Europe or the United States \u2014 within and beyond golf.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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How to apply<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How to apply<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Applications for 2027\/28 \u00b7 15 November \u2013 31 December 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Everything a family needs to know about applying for the Valderrama Foundation Scholarship \u2014 clear, simple, and with our team beside you at every step.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Eligibility<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Who can apply<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Residence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Be a resident of the Campo de Gibraltar or the surrounding area.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Age<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Be 12 or 13 years old during the 2027\/28 academic year.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Financial need<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Come from a family that would not otherwise be able to access the educational and sporting programme this scholarship offers.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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4<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Academic achievement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A minimum average grade of 7\/10 over the previous two academic years, and sufficient command of English to adapt to an international education.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Golf<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A passion for golf, competing in tournaments and wanting to train at a high-performance level for more than 10 hours a week.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Values<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Commitment \u00b7 Effort \u00b7 Integrity \u00b7 Respect \u00b7 Humility \u2014 and the motivation to make the most of the programme.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Step by step<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The selection process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The 2027\/28 round, step by step.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Online application<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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15 November \u2013 31 December 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Complete the online application form. No supporting documents are needed at this stage.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Documents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Submit the candidate's supporting documents.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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3<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Personal interview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Motivation letters and a personal interview with the Foundation's Director. Shortlisted candidates then take the SIS entrance tests.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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SIS and golf assessments<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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SIS entrance tests and a golf academy assessment. Students must pass them to secure the scholarship.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Final decision<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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April 2027<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Decision by the Admissions Committee, made up of the Foundation's Director and Trustees.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Need help with your application? \u2014 The Foundation team can support you at every step: email info@valderramafoundation.com or call +34 956 791 200.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Questions, answered<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Is the scholarship really fully funded?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Yes. The scholarship covers the full cost of education at SIS, the golf development programme at La Reserva and ongoing support. It does NOT cover travel or participation in competitions that are not organised by Fundaci\u00f3n Valderrama.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Applicants must have a passion for golf, play regularly, compete in tournaments and be willing to commit more than 10 hours a week to high-performance training. The selection process includes a golf assessment at La Reserva.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Applicants need a sufficient level of English to adapt to an international education. The selection process includes an English assessment at SIS.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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The scholarship is intended for families who would not otherwise be able to access the educational and sporting programme this scholarship offers. An annual per capita income of \u20ac30,000 is used as an indicative reference (*). Other sources of income and properties owned by the household are also taken into account.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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(*) Per capita income: the family\u2019s total annual income divided by the number of family members. Example: a family of two adults and two children, with annual incomes of \u20ac50,000 and \u20ac30,000: (\u20ac50,000 + \u20ac30,000) \u00f7 4 people = \u20ac20,000 per capita.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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What is expected of scholarship recipients each year?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Scholarship recipients are expected to uphold the Foundation's values, strive to achieve their academic potential and make progress in their golf training and personal development. The programme requires considerable dedication and a high level of commitment and motivation to make the most of these opportunities. Scholars will also be required to take part in and help with the Foundation\u2019s activities and events.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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How are families supported throughout the programme?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Foundation's team provides ongoing support to families and scholarship recipients in education, golf and personal development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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No. Families will have the support of the Fundaci\u00f3n Valderrama team to help them meet the programme's requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t

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