In short
The King's Scholarship at Eton College is an academic scholarship for 13+ entry.
Who can apply for the King's Scholarship?
Boys entering Eton at age 13 (Year 9).
What is the King's Scholarship worth?
- Based on academic ability for boys entering the School at age 13.
- Around 14 are awarded each year.
- Does not carry automatic fee remission but parents may apply for a means-tested bursary.
How do you apply for the King's Scholarship?
- Written examinations in late April and/or early May covering compulsory and optional papers
- assessed on compulsory papers and best three optional papers.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not Eton College's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the King's Scholarship at Eton College worth?
Based on academic ability for boys entering the School at age 13. Around 14 are awarded each year. Does not carry automatic fee remission but parents may apply for a means-tested bursary.
Who can apply for the King's Scholarship?
Boys entering Eton at age 13 (Year 9).
How do you apply for the King's Scholarship?
Written examinations in late April and/or early May covering compulsory and optional papers; assessed on compulsory papers and best three optional papers.
Source: etoncollege.com, checked 4 Nov 2026