In short
The 16+ Music Scholarship at Dauntsey's is a music scholarship for 16+ entry, worth 10% of fees.
Who can apply for the 16+ Music Scholarship?
Grade 7 standard or above on an instrument or voice.
What is the 16+ Music Scholarship worth?
Worth 10% of fees, as published by Dauntsey's.
How do you apply for the 16+ 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 16+ Music Scholarship at Dauntsey's worth?
It is worth 10% of fees.
Who can apply for the 16+ Music Scholarship?
Grade 7 standard or above on an instrument or voice.
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.
Source: dauntseys.org, checked 4 Nov 2026