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16+ scholarships.

599 scholarships at 167 UK independent schools for pupils joining in Year 12, with values and closing dates. Awards that do not say which entry point they are for are not counted here.

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Schools offering them
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Awards listed
15%
Typical value, where published
100%
Highest published
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How 16+ scholarships work

Schools usually set scholarship papers or an essay and an interview, and specialist awards add an audition, trial or portfolio. Many sixth form awards are open to current pupils as well as those joining.

Deadlines often fall in the autumn of Year 11, so applications go in well before GCSE results.

How to prepare

  • Start in the summer before Year 11, as deadlines can fall early in the autumn term.
  • Ask which subjects your child would be assessed in, and whether they link to A level choices.
  • Check what happens if GCSE grades fall short, as some awards depend on them.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a 16+ scholarship worth?

Of the 204 16+ awards that publish a percentage, the typical one is worth about 15% of fees, and the highest up to 100%. Many others state no figure, and some are mostly honorary.

How are 16+ scholarships assessed?

Schools usually set scholarship papers or an essay and an interview, and specialist awards add an audition, trial or portfolio. Many sixth form awards are open to current pupils as well as those joining.

When do 16+ scholarship applications close?

Deadlines often fall in the autumn of Year 11, so applications go in well before GCSE results. Each school sets its own date.

Are sixth form scholarships open to current pupils?

Often, yes, as well as to pupils joining from other schools. Some schools run the two routes separately, so check before applying.

Can a scholarship be combined with a bursary?

Often, yes. A scholarship rewards merit and does not depend on income, while a bursary is means-tested. Many families hold both, though some schools limit the combined value.