In short
The Drama Scholarship at Cheltenham College is a drama scholarship. Assessment is on 21 Jan 2027.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Year 9: prepared monologue, collaborative workshop and interview.
How drama scholarships usually work
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
- Choose contrasting speeches and check any time limit.
- Note any stage work, LAMDA or similar exams and school productions, with dates.
- Practise taking direction, since panels often ask a child to try a speech differently.
General guidance across schools, not Cheltenham College's own terms.
Key dates
- Exam or audition
- 21 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Year 9: prepared monologue, collaborative workshop and interview.
When is the Drama Scholarship assessment?
On 21 Jan 2027.
Source: cheltenhamcollege.org, checked 4 Nov 2026