In short
The Art Scholarship at Dulwich College is an art scholarship for 13+ entry, worth up to 10% of fees. Applications close on 2 Dec 2026. Assessment is on 23 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Art Scholarship?
Year 9 entry
What is the Art Scholarship worth?
Worth up to 10% of fees, as published by Dulwich College.
- Art Scholarship up to 10% tuition (Year 9).
- Digital portfolio sent via WeTransfer between Fri 27 Nov and Wed 2 Dec
- interview/drawing test Saturday 23 January 2027.
How do you apply for the Art Scholarship?
- Requires digital portfolio with supervised and personal work, plus short paragraph about artistic interests
- candidates do timed drawing or painting test at interview.
How art scholarships usually work
Schools usually ask for a portfolio, then often set a timed practical task and talk to your child about their work.
- Ask how many pieces to bring and whether they can be photographed or must be originals.
- Show a range of media, including sketchbooks that show how ideas developed.
- Make sure your child can talk about why they made each piece.
General guidance across schools, not Dulwich College's own terms.
Key dates
- Opens
- 27 Nov 2026
- Deadline
- 2 Dec 2026
- Exam or audition
- 23 Jan 2027, at school
- Interview
- 23 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Art Scholarship at Dulwich College worth?
It is worth up to 10% of fees.
When is the Art Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 2 Dec 2026.
Who can apply for the Art Scholarship?
Year 9 entry.
How do you apply for the Art Scholarship?
Requires digital portfolio with supervised and personal work, plus short paragraph about artistic interests; candidates do timed drawing or painting test at interview.
When is the Art Scholarship assessment?
On 23 Jan 2027, at at school.
Source: dulwich.org.uk, checked 10 Nov 2026