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Drama Scholarship at Harrow School.

A drama scholarship for 13+ entry, worth 5% of fees.

In short

The Drama Scholarship at Harrow School is a drama scholarship for 13+ entry, worth 5% of fees. Applications close on 22 Nov 2026. Assessment is on 4 Feb 2027.

What is the Drama Scholarship worth?

Worth 5% of fees, as published by Harrow School.

  • Year 9 (13+) 2027 entry.
  • Drama scholarship assessment 4 Feb 2027 at Harrow.
  • Application deadline 22 Nov 2026.

How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?

  • Practical workshop day including an interview with the Director of Drama
  • candidates must be recommended by the Director of Drama.

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 Harrow School's own terms.

Key dates

Deadline
22 Nov 2026
Exam or audition
4 Feb 2027, at school

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Drama Scholarship at Harrow School worth?

It is worth 5% of fees. Year 9 (13+) 2027 entry. Drama scholarship assessment 4 Feb 2027 at Harrow. Application deadline 22 Nov 2026.

When is the Drama Scholarship deadline?

Applications close on 22 Nov 2026.

How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?

Practical workshop day including an interview with the Director of Drama; candidates must be recommended by the Director of Drama.

When is the Drama Scholarship assessment?

On 4 Feb 2027, at at school.

Source: harrowschool.org.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026