In short
The Drama Scholarship at Cranleigh School is a drama scholarship. Applications close on 30 Nov 2026.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
- At 13+ assessed by a practical group workshop, prepared piece and interview
- at 16+ by a prepared monologue, presentation 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 Cranleigh School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 30 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Drama Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 30 Nov 2026.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
At 13+ assessed by a practical group workshop, prepared piece and interview; at 16+ by a prepared monologue, presentation and interview.
Source: cranleigh.org, checked 4 Nov 2026