In short
The MCM Drama Award at Eton College is a drama scholarship for 16+ entry.
Who can apply for the MCM Drama Award?
Boys awarded the Orwell Award with outstanding drama ability.
What is the MCM Drama Award worth?
Award for boys in receipt of Orwell Award who will contribute significantly to Drama at Eton.
How do you apply for the MCM Drama Award?
- Apply via the Orwell Award process, completing the MCM Drama Award section
- interview with the Director of Drama/Head of Theatre Studies.
How drama scholarships usually work
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
- Choose contrasting speeches and check any time limit.
- Note any stage work, LAMDA or similar exams and school productions, with dates.
- Practise taking direction, since panels often ask a child to try a speech differently.
General guidance across schools, not Eton College's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the MCM Drama Award at Eton College worth?
Award for boys in receipt of Orwell Award who will contribute significantly to Drama at Eton.
Who can apply for the MCM Drama Award?
Boys awarded the Orwell Award with outstanding drama ability.
How do you apply for the MCM Drama Award?
Apply via the Orwell Award process, completing the MCM Drama Award section; interview with the Director of Drama/Head of Theatre Studies.
Source: etoncollege.com, checked 4 Nov 2026