In short
The Year 9 All-rounder Scholarship (Forbes Wastie Award) at Eastbourne College is an all-rounder scholarship for 13+ entry, worth 5% of fees. Applications close on 4 Dec 2026. Assessment is on 16 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Year 9 All-rounder Scholarship (Forbes Wastie Award)?
Applicants entering Year 9
What is the Year 9 All-rounder Scholarship (Forbes Wastie Award) worth?
Worth 5% of fees, as published by Eastbourne College.
5% fee remission, supplemented by means-tested bursary
How do you apply for the Year 9 All-rounder Scholarship (Forbes Wastie Award)?
- Application deadline 4 December 2026
- assessment 16 January 2027
How all-rounder scholarships usually work
Schools usually look at academic results alongside strength in at least two other areas, using references and an interview.
- List what your child does in and out of school, with levels and dates.
- Ask the current school early for a reference.
- Prepare to talk about what your child would add to school life, not just what they have won.
General guidance across schools, not Eastbourne College's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 4 Dec 2026
- Exam or audition
- 16 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Year 9 All-rounder Scholarship (Forbes Wastie Award) at Eastbourne College worth?
It is worth 5% of fees.
When is the Year 9 All-rounder Scholarship (Forbes Wastie Award) deadline?
Applications close on 4 Dec 2026.
Who can apply for the Year 9 All-rounder Scholarship (Forbes Wastie Award)?
Applicants entering Year 9.
How do you apply for the Year 9 All-rounder Scholarship (Forbes Wastie Award)?
Application deadline 4 December 2026; assessment 16 January 2027.
When is the Year 9 All-rounder Scholarship (Forbes Wastie Award) assessment?
On 16 Jan 2027.
Source: eastbourne-college.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026