The Computer Science Scholarship at Bedford School is an academic scholarship for 13+ entry. Applications close in December 2026. Assessment is on 28 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Computer Science Scholarship?
Boys entering at 13+, 14+ or 16+ with programming and problem-solving talent
What is the Computer Science Scholarship worth?
- Portfolio of 3-5 pieces of code submitted by 1 December.
- Assessment includes 20-minute coding task and 25-minute group hardware task, plus interview.
How do you apply for the Computer Science Scholarship?
- Submit a digital PowerPoint portfolio of max 10 slides
- shortlisted candidates attend an assessment day and interview.
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
- 28 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Computer Science Scholarship at Bedford School worth?
Portfolio of 3-5 pieces of code submitted by 1 December. Assessment includes 20-minute coding task and 25-minute group hardware task, plus interview.
When is the Computer Science Scholarship deadline?
Applications close in December 2026; the school has not published an exact day.
Who can apply for the Computer Science Scholarship?
Boys entering at 13+, 14+ or 16+ with programming and problem-solving talent.
How do you apply for the Computer Science Scholarship?
Submit a digital PowerPoint portfolio of max 10 slides; shortlisted candidates attend an assessment day and interview.
When is the Computer Science Scholarship assessment?
On 28 Jan 2027.
Source: bedfordschool.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026