Lower School (11+/13+) Scholarship, Benenden School

In short

The Lower School (11+/13+) Scholarship at Benenden School is an all-rounder scholarship for 11+ and 13+ entry. Applications close in December 2026.

What is the Lower School (11+/13+) Scholarship worth?

Scholarship 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).

How do you apply for the Lower School (11+/13+) Scholarship?

Benenden School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.

How all-rounder scholarships usually work

Schools usually look at academic results alongside strength in at least two other areas, using references and an interview.

List what your child does in and out of school, with levels and dates.
Ask the current school early for a reference.
Prepare to talk about what your child would add to school life, not just what they have won.

General guidance across schools, not Benenden School's own terms.

Key dates

Deadline: December 2026 (date TBC)

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Lower School (11+/13+) Scholarship at Benenden School worth?

Scholarship 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).

When is the Lower School (11+/13+) Scholarship deadline?

Applications close in December 2026; the school has not published an exact day.

How are all-rounder scholarships usually assessed?