In short
The Performing Arts Scholarship at Downe House is a drama scholarship for 11+ entry.
Who can apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship?
Girls with exceptional potential in Performing Arts at 11+, 12+, 13+ and 16+ entry ages.
What is the Performing Arts Scholarship worth?
- Honour and valid for three years, requiring maintaining standards and contribution.
- Awards do not carry fee remission.
How do you apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship?
- Candidates sit an examination
- must be registered before sitting for award.
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 Downe House's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Performing Arts Scholarship at Downe House worth?
Honour and valid for three years, requiring maintaining standards and contribution. Awards do not carry fee remission.
Who can apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship?
Girls with exceptional potential in Performing Arts at 11+, 12+, 13+ and 16+ entry ages.
How do you apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship?
Candidates sit an examination; must be registered before sitting for award.
Source: downehouse.net, checked 4 Nov 2026