The 11+ Music Scholarship at Eltham College is a music scholarship for 11+ entry, worth up to 50% of fees. The last published deadline was 9 Nov 2026; check with the school for the next round. Assessment is on 21 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the 11+ Music Scholarship?
- Must pass academic threshold first.
- Assessments Thursday 21 January – Friday 29 January 2027.
What is the 11+ Music Scholarship worth?
Worth up to 50% of fees, as published by Eltham College.
- Further assessment for candidates who pass academic threshold.
- Maximum 50% of published fees.
How do you apply for the 11+ Music Scholarship?
Eltham 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 Eltham College's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 9 Nov 2026 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 21 Jan 2027
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 11+ Music Scholarship at Eltham College worth?
It is worth up to 50% of fees.
When is the 11+ Music Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was 9 Nov 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Eltham College's admissions office.
Who can apply for the 11+ Music Scholarship?
Must pass academic threshold first. Assessments Thursday 21 January – Friday 29 January 2027.
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 11+ Music Scholarship assessment?
On 21 Jan 2027.
Source: eltham-college.org.uk