The Academic Scholarship at Bedford School is an academic scholarship for 13+ entry. Applications close in December 2026. Assessment is on 21 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Academic Scholarship?
Boys entering Year 9 or above who perform particularly well on the BSAT
What is the Academic Scholarship worth?
- Non-means-tested honour awarded to boys who show outstanding academic ability.
- Scholars benefit from a tailored programme of enrichment.
- All boys assessed via BSAT are considered
- formal application optional by 1 December.
How do you apply for the Academic Scholarship?
- Strong BSAT performers are invited back for scholarship testing and interview
- a confidential reference is requested for external applicants.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not Bedford School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- December 2026 (date TBC)
- Exam or audition
- 21 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Academic Scholarship at Bedford School worth?
Non-means-tested honour awarded to boys who show outstanding academic ability. Scholars benefit from a tailored programme of enrichment. All boys assessed via BSAT are considered; formal application optional by 1 December.
When is the Academic Scholarship deadline?
Applications close in December 2026; the school has not published an exact day.
Who can apply for the Academic Scholarship?
Boys entering Year 9 or above who perform particularly well on the BSAT.
How do you apply for the Academic Scholarship?
Strong BSAT performers are invited back for scholarship testing and interview; a confidential reference is requested for external applicants.
When is the Academic Scholarship assessment?
On 21 Jan 2027.
Source: bedfordschool.org.uk, checked 10 Nov 2026