Benenden School scholarships.
Benenden School offers 15 scholarships, covering academic, art, music, sport, drama, all rounder and dt. The largest published award is worth up to 100% of fees. The next application deadline is in December 2026 (Lower School (11+/13+) Scholarship). Means-tested bursaries are offered separately.
- 15
- Scholarships
- 100%
- Largest published award
- 7
- Award types
- December
- Next deadline
Tunbridge Wells · Boarding
Every scholarship at Benenden School
- 11+ Academic ScholarshipValue not publishedHonorary award without fee remission; recognition of highest academic achievement; access to Scholars Mentoring Programme.Academic11+ entry
- 11+ Fourths Awardup to 100% of feesUp to 100% of school fees, subject to means-testingAcademic11+ entry
- Art and Design ScholarshipValue not publishedRegular mentoring, gallery visits, workshops and masterclassesArt
- Music ScholarshipValue not publishedHonorary award; on occasion, fee remission may be granted at Headmistress discretionMusic
- 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 discretionSport
- Drama ScholarshipValue not publishedHonorary award; on occasion, fee remission may be granted at Headmistress discretionDrama
- 16+ Founders Award100% of feesFull 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+ entryCloses December 2026
- Creative Technology ScholarshipValue not publishedAdditional time in Workshop and Innovation Suite, mentoring opportunitiesDT
- 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
Benenden School scholarships: questions parents ask
- What scholarships does Benenden School offer?
- 11+ Academic Scholarship; 11+ Fourths Award; 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; Academic scholarship, and 3 more.
- How much are Benenden School scholarships worth?
- Published awards range from 90% up to 100% of fees. Families who need more support can apply for a means-tested bursary on top.
- When do Benenden School scholarship applications close?
- The next published deadline is December 2026, for the Lower School (11+/13+) Scholarship. Deadlines differ by award, so check each one below.