The Sport Scholarship at Eastbourne College is a sport scholarship for 13+ entry. Applications close on 4 Dec 2026. Assessment is on 18 Jan 2027.
What is the Sport Scholarship worth?
- Year 9 Sport scholarship: deadline 4 December 2026
- assessment 18 January 2027 (boys), 25 January 2027 (girls), at the College.
How do you apply for the Sport Scholarship?
Eastbourne College has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
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 Eastbourne College's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 4 Dec 2026
- Exam or audition
- 18 Jan 2027, at school
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sport Scholarship at Eastbourne College worth?
Year 9 Sport scholarship: deadline 4 December 2026; assessment 18 January 2027 (boys), 25 January 2027 (girls), at the College.
When is the Sport Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 4 Dec 2026.
How are sport scholarships usually assessed?
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.
When is the Sport Scholarship assessment?
On 18 Jan 2027, at at school.
Source: eastbourne-college.co.uk, checked 9 Nov 2026