The 13+ Music Scholarship at Dauntsey's is a music scholarship for 13+ entry, worth 10% of fees. Applications close on 7 Dec 2026. Assessment is on 8 Feb 2027.
Who can apply for the 13+ Music Scholarship?
Grade 5/6 equivalent or above on one or two instruments.
What is the 13+ Music Scholarship worth?
Worth 10% of fees, as published by Dauntsey's.
How do you apply for the 13+ Music Scholarship?
Dauntsey's 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 Dauntsey's's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 7 Dec 2026
- Exam or audition
- 8 Feb 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 13+ Music Scholarship at Dauntsey's worth?
It is worth 10% of fees.
When is the 13+ Music Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 7 Dec 2026.
Who can apply for the 13+ Music Scholarship?
Grade 5/6 equivalent or above on one or two instruments.
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 13+ Music Scholarship assessment?
On 8 Feb 2027.
Source: dauntseys.org, checked 8 Nov 2026