In short
The Year 9 (13+) Organ Scholarship at Francis Holland School, Regent's Park is a music scholarship for 13+ entry.
Who can apply for the Year 9 (13+) Organ Scholarship?
- Gifted musicians can apply in the Summer Term of Year 8
- external 13+ candidates are also welcome to apply.
How do you apply for the Year 9 (13+) Organ Scholarship?
Francis Holland School, Regent's Park 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 Francis Holland School, Regent's Park's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Year 9 (13+) Organ Scholarship?
Gifted musicians can apply in the Summer Term of Year 8; external 13+ candidates are also welcome to apply.
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.
Source: fhs-nw1.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026