The Scholarship at The King's School, Canterbury is an academic scholarship for 16+ entry, worth 10% of fees. The last published deadline was 31 Jan 2026; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Scholarship?
Based on interview and academic record.
What is the Scholarship worth?
Worth 10% of fees, as published by The King's School, Canterbury.
Academic scholarships available for Sixth Form entry.
How do you apply for the Scholarship?
- Apply at registration
- interview and assessment in February.
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 The King's School, Canterbury's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 31 Jan 2026 (past)
- Exam or audition
- February 2026 (date TBC) (past)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Scholarship at The King's School, Canterbury worth?
It is worth 10% of fees. Academic scholarships available for Sixth Form entry.
When is the Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was 31 Jan 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with The King's School, Canterbury's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Scholarship?
Based on interview and academic record.
How do you apply for the Scholarship?
Apply at registration; interview and assessment in February.
Source: kings-school.co.uk