The Music scholarship at Bishop's Stortford College is a music scholarship, worth 20% of fees. Applications close on 13 Nov 2026. Assessment is on 11 Jan 2027.
What is the Music scholarship worth?
Worth 20% of fees, as published by Bishop's Stortford College.
- 2027 entry: 13+ music scholarship assessments week commencing 11 January 2027 (application deadline 13 November 2026
- 13+ offer outcomes 29 January 2027). 16+ music/design/drama scholarship assessments week commencing 16 November 2026 with offers 30 November 2026.
How do you apply for the Music scholarship?
Bishop's Stortford College has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How music scholarships usually work
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.
- Check the standard each school expects at your entry point, since many state a grade.
- Choose pieces your child can play confidently, ideally contrasting ones.
- Ask the instrumental teacher for a reference early, as many schools ask for one.
General guidance across schools, not Bishop's Stortford College's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 13 Nov 2026
- Exam or audition
- 11 Jan 2027, at school
- Decisions
- 29 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music scholarship at Bishop's Stortford College worth?
It is worth 20% of fees. 2027 entry: 13+ music scholarship assessments week commencing 11 January 2027 (application deadline 13 November 2026; 13+ offer outcomes 29 January 2027). 16+ music/design/drama scholarship assessments week commencing 16 November 2026 with offers 30 November 2026.
When is the Music scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 13 Nov 2026.
How are music scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.
When is the Music scholarship assessment?
On 11 Jan 2027, at at school.
Source: bishopsstortfordcollege.org, checked 11 Nov 2026