The Music Year 7 Scholarship at Cheltenham College is a music scholarship for 11+ entry. The last published deadline was October 2026; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Music Year 7 Scholarship?
- Grade 4 on main instrument and Grade 2 on second instrument
- enthusiasm and potential valued.
What is the Music Year 7 Scholarship worth?
- Discount on fees, free instrument lessons
- expected to participate fully in musical activities.
How do you apply for the Music Year 7 Scholarship?
Audition lasting about 30 minutes with warm-up, scales, sight-reading, aural tests and informal chat.
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 Cheltenham College's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- October 2026 (date TBC) (past)
- Exam or audition
- 6 Oct 2026 (past)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Year 7 Scholarship at Cheltenham College worth?
Discount on fees, free instrument lessons; expected to participate fully in musical activities.
When is the Music Year 7 Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was October 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Cheltenham College's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Music Year 7 Scholarship?
Grade 4 on main instrument and Grade 2 on second instrument; enthusiasm and potential valued.
How do you apply for the Music Year 7 Scholarship?
Audition lasting about 30 minutes with warm-up, scales, sight-reading, aural tests and informal chat.
Source: cheltenhamcollege.org, checked 4 Nov 2026