In short
The Art Scholarship at The King's School, Canterbury is an art scholarship.
Who can apply for the Art Scholarship?
Year 9 and Year 12
What is the Art Scholarship worth?
Percentage of annual fees
How do you apply for the Art Scholarship?
Two practical papers: Objective Drawing and Imaginative Composition, with examples of work.
How art scholarships usually work
Schools usually ask for a portfolio, then often set a timed practical task and talk to your child about their work.
- Ask how many pieces to bring and whether they can be photographed or must be originals.
- Show a range of media, including sketchbooks that show how ideas developed.
- Make sure your child can talk about why they made each piece.
General guidance across schools, not The King's School, Canterbury's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Art Scholarship at The King's School, Canterbury worth?
Percentage of annual fees.
Who can apply for the Art Scholarship?
Year 9 and Year 12.
How do you apply for the Art Scholarship?
Two practical papers: Objective Drawing and Imaginative Composition, with examples of work.
Source: kings-school.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026