The AFCO cpl wasn't particulaly helpful, he simply said about 70 people apply nationwide but only 4 get the scholarship
Those numbers, well, the first one at least, sounds a bit optimistic!
When I applied for the 6th Form Schol [unsuccessfully, I might add] there were upwards of 400 applicants with only 4 winners. Of that 400 about 50-70 were sent to OASC, but I'm lead to believe that stage doesn't happen anymore.