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An Oppidan Scholar is a boy at Eton College who has distinguished himself academically.[1]

Features

Oppidan scholarships are honorary awards which provide no financial benefit.[1][2]

Oppidan Scholars have the letters "OS" written after their surname in school lists.[1]

Etymology

The expression Oppidan Scholar derives from the Latin word oppidum meaning ‘town’.[3]

Award of title

Oppidan Scholarships are currently awarded based upon receiving Distinction in a certain number of Trials (the internal examinations held twice a year): a boy will be considered for the scholarship after receiving four Distinctions (or three consecutively). Since 2018, Oppidan Scholarships have not been awarded on entry on the basis of the King’s Scholarship examination. [4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Glossary of Eton Expressions". www.etoncollege.com. Eton College. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Eton College King's Scholarships Examinations 2014" (PDF). www.etoncollege.com. Eton College. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  3. ^ "King's Scholars, Oppidans and Private Tutors". www.etoncollege.com. Eton College. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Trials". www.etoncollege.com. Retrieved 27 August 2020.


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