In short
The Sport Scholarship at Downe House is a sport scholarship for 11+ entry.
Who can apply for the Sport Scholarship?
Girls with exceptional potential in Sport at 11+, 12+, 13+ and 16+ entry ages.
What is the Sport Scholarship worth?
- Scholarship for girls with exceptional potential in Sport.
- Awards do not carry fee remission.
How do you apply for the Sport Scholarship?
- Candidates sit an examination
- must be registered before sitting for award.
How sport scholarships usually work
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
- Keep a simple record of teams, levels and results, with dates.
- Ask a club coach early for a reference.
- Check which sports the school assesses. Some ask for strength in two.
General guidance across schools, not Downe House's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sport Scholarship at Downe House worth?
Scholarship for girls with exceptional potential in Sport. Awards do not carry fee remission.
Who can apply for the Sport Scholarship?
Girls with exceptional potential in Sport at 11+, 12+, 13+ and 16+ entry ages.
How do you apply for the Sport Scholarship?
Candidates sit an examination; must be registered before sitting for award.
Source: downehouse.net, checked 4 Nov 2026