In short
The 16+ Academic Scholarship at Dauntsey's is an academic scholarship for 16+ entry, worth 10% of fees.
Who can apply for the 16+ Academic Scholarship?
Predicted GCSE grades of 9s and 8s.
What is the 16+ Academic Scholarship worth?
Worth 10% of fees, as published by Dauntsey's.
How do you apply for the 16+ Academic Scholarship?
Two scholarship papers from four choices plus an interview.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not Dauntsey's's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 16+ Academic Scholarship at Dauntsey's worth?
It is worth 10% of fees.
Who can apply for the 16+ Academic Scholarship?
Predicted GCSE grades of 9s and 8s.
How do you apply for the 16+ Academic Scholarship?
Two scholarship papers from four choices plus an interview.
Source: dauntseys.org, checked 4 Nov 2026