The Sport Scholarship at Bedford School is a sport scholarship for 13+ entry. Applications close in December 2026. Assessment is on 18 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Sport Scholarship?
Boys entering at 13+, 14+ or 16+ demonstrating outstanding sporting ability
What is the Sport Scholarship worth?
- Candidates assessed on leadership, aerobic capacity, strength, power, speed, agility and coordination, and aptitude in one or more major sports (rugby, hockey, rowing, cricket).
- References/testimonials from coaches required.
- Scholars benefit from sports psychologist, conditioning coach and on-site physiotherapy.
How do you apply for the Sport Scholarship?
- Assessed on leadership, fitness attributes and aptitude in major sports
- references from trainers required.
How sport scholarships usually work
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
- Keep a simple record of teams, levels and results, with dates.
- Ask a club coach early for a reference.
- Check which sports the school assesses. Some ask for strength in two.
General guidance across schools, not Bedford School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- December 2026 (date TBC)
- Exam or audition
- 18 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sport Scholarship at Bedford School worth?
Candidates assessed on leadership, aerobic capacity, strength, power, speed, agility and coordination, and aptitude in one or more major sports (rugby, hockey, rowing, cricket). References/testimonials from coaches required. Scholars benefit from sports psychologist, conditioning coach and on-site physiotherapy.
When is the Sport Scholarship deadline?
Applications close in December 2026; the school has not published an exact day.
Who can apply for the Sport Scholarship?
Boys entering at 13+, 14+ or 16+ demonstrating outstanding sporting ability.
How do you apply for the Sport Scholarship?
Assessed on leadership, fitness attributes and aptitude in major sports; references from trainers required.
When is the Sport Scholarship assessment?
On 18 Jan 2027.
Source: bedfordschool.org.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026