The Drama Scholarship at Bedford School is a drama scholarship for 13+ entry. Applications close in December 2026. Assessment is on 15 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Boys entering at 13+, 14+ or 16+ with stage performance talent
What is the Drama Scholarship worth?
- Digital portfolio submitted by 1 December. 13+/14+ candidates perform one monologue, take part in group workshop, and complete written task on live theatre. 16+ candidates perform two contrasting monologues.
- Interview with Head of Academic Drama and Head of Speech and Drama.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
- Submit a digital portfolio
- qualifying candidates attend an assessment with monologue, workshop, written task and interview.
How drama scholarships usually work
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
- Choose contrasting speeches and check any time limit.
- Note any stage work, LAMDA or similar exams and school productions, with dates.
- Practise taking direction, since panels often ask a child to try a speech differently.
General guidance across schools, not Bedford School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- December 2026 (date TBC)
- Exam or audition
- 15 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Drama Scholarship at Bedford School worth?
Digital portfolio submitted by 1 December. 13+/14+ candidates perform one monologue, take part in group workshop, and complete written task on live theatre. 16+ candidates perform two contrasting monologues. Interview with Head of Academic Drama and Head of Speech and Drama.
When is the Drama Scholarship deadline?
Applications close in December 2026; the school has not published an exact day.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Boys entering at 13+, 14+ or 16+ with stage performance talent.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Submit a digital portfolio; qualifying candidates attend an assessment with monologue, workshop, written task and interview.
When is the Drama Scholarship assessment?
On 15 Jan 2027.
Source: bedfordschool.org.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026