Benenden School scholarships.
16 scholarships in academic, art, music, sport, drama, all rounder and dt, worth up to 90% of fees.
Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells · Boarding
All scholarships
- 11+ Academic ScholarshipValue not publishedHonorary award without fee remission; recognition of highest academic achievement; access to Scholars Mentoring Programme.Academic11+ entry
- 11+ Fourths AwardValue not publishedUp to 100% of school fees, subject to means-testingAcademic11+ entry
- 13+ Academic ScholarshipValue not publishedMembership of Hut 6 and Centenary Scholar application; no fee remissionAcademic13+ entryCloses December 2026
- Art and Design ScholarshipValue not publishedRegular mentoring, gallery visits, workshops and masterclassesArtCloses December 2026
- Music ScholarshipValue not publishedHonorary award; on occasion, fee remission may be granted at Headmistress discretionMusicCloses December 2026
- ScholarshipValue not publishedMusic Scholarships for Sixth Form with performance, sight-reading, aural tests and interview.Music16+ entry
- Sport ScholarshipValue not publishedHonorary award; on occasion, fee remission may be granted at Headmistress discretionSportCloses December 2026
- Drama ScholarshipValue not publishedHonorary award; on occasion, fee remission may be granted at Headmistress discretionDramaCloses December 2026
- 16+ Founders AwardValue not publishedFull fee remission bursary available, including uniform and activities allowance; honorary scholarship without fee remission.All Rounder16+ entry
- Lower School (11+/13+) ScholarshipValue not publishedScholarship auditions take place in late January of the year of entry, usually in person but sometimes via pre-recorded video plus a Microsoft Teams interview. Lower School (11+/13+) scholarship application closing date is 1 December in the year before entry (1 December 2025 for Sept 2026 entry; mapped to 1 December 2026 for the 2027-28 cycle). All awards are honorary (no automatic fee remission).All Rounder11+, 13+ entryCloses December 2026
- Creative Technology ScholarshipValue not publishedAdditional time in Workshop and Innovation Suite, mentoring opportunitiesDTCloses December 2026
- Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) Award90% of feesService/Diplomatic families pay 10% of boarding fees plus CEA allowance amountOther
- Academic scholarshipValue not publishedScholarshipAcademic13+ entry
- Art scholarshipValue not publishedScholarshipArt16+ entry
- Music scholarshipValue not publishedScholarshipMusic11+ entry
- All-Rounder ScholarshipValue not publishedAll Rounder
Frequently asked questions
What scholarships does Benenden School offer?
11+ Academic Scholarship; 11+ Fourths Award; 13+ Academic Scholarship; Art and Design Scholarship; Music Scholarship; Scholarship; Sport Scholarship; Drama Scholarship; 16+ Founders Award; Lower School (11+/13+) Scholarship; Creative Technology Scholarship; Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) Award, and 4 more.
How much are Benenden School scholarships worth?
Published awards range up to 90% of fees. Families who need more help can apply for a means-tested bursary as well.
When do Benenden School scholarship applications close?
The next published deadline is December 2026, for the 13+ Academic Scholarship. Each award has its own deadline.