The Academic Scholarship (11+) at Dulwich College is an academic scholarship for 11+ entry. The last published deadline was 2 Nov 2026; check with the school for the next round. Assessment is on 4 Dec 2026.
Who can apply for the Academic Scholarship (11+)?
Top performers in 11+ entrance examinations and interviews.
What is the Academic Scholarship (11+) worth?
Boys who perform exceptionally well and achieve the highest grades in the entry examinations and interviews are awarded an academic scholarship.
How do you apply for the Academic Scholarship (11+)?
- All boys sitting the entrance exams are automatically considered
- awarded to those with the highest grades in exam and 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 Dulwich College's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 2 Nov 2026 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 4 Dec 2026
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Academic Scholarship (11+) at Dulwich College worth?
Boys who perform exceptionally well and achieve the highest grades in the entry examinations and interviews are awarded an academic scholarship.
When is the Academic Scholarship (11+) deadline?
The last published deadline was 2 Nov 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Dulwich College's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Academic Scholarship (11+)?
Top performers in 11+ entrance examinations and interviews.
How do you apply for the Academic Scholarship (11+)?
All boys sitting the entrance exams are automatically considered; awarded to those with the highest grades in exam and interview.
When is the Academic Scholarship (11+) assessment?
On 4 Dec 2026.
Source: dulwich.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026