The Music Scholarship (11+) at Dulwich College is a music scholarship for 11+ entry. The last published deadline was 2 Nov 2026; check with the school for the next round. Assessment is on 9 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship (11+)?
Boys who have been selected for a Music audition and have been invited back for an academic interview.
What is the Music Scholarship (11+) worth?
Music scholarship for boys who demonstrate exceptional musical ability at audition.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship (11+)?
Dulwich College 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 Dulwich College's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 2 Nov 2026 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 9 Jan 2027
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship (11+) at Dulwich College worth?
Music scholarship for boys who demonstrate exceptional musical ability at audition.
When is the Music 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 Music Scholarship (11+)?
Boys who have been selected for a Music audition and have been invited back for an academic interview.
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.
When is the Music Scholarship (11+) assessment?
On 9 Jan 2027.
Source: dulwich.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026