The 16+ Music Scholarship at Latymer Upper School is a music scholarship for 16+ entry, worth 20% of fees. The last published deadline was 21 Sept 2026; check with the school for the next round. Assessment is on 13 Nov 2026.
Who can apply for the 16+ Music Scholarship?
Playing approximately Grade 8 on main instrument.
What is the 16+ Music Scholarship worth?
Worth 20% of fees, as published by Latymer Upper School.
- 16+ Music Scholarship
- application deadline midday 21 Sep 2026
- auditions 13 Nov 2026.
How do you apply for the 16+ Music Scholarship?
Audition by Director of Music.
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 Latymer Upper School's own terms.
Key dates
- Opens
- May 2026 (date TBC) (past)
- Deadline
- 21 Sept 2026 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 13 Nov 2026, at school (Latymer Upper, Hammersmith)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 16+ Music Scholarship at Latymer Upper School worth?
It is worth 20% of fees. 16+ Music Scholarship; application deadline midday 21 Sep 2026; auditions 13 Nov 2026.
When is the 16+ Music Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was 21 Sept 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Latymer Upper School's admissions office.
Who can apply for the 16+ Music Scholarship?
Playing approximately Grade 8 on main instrument.
How do you apply for the 16+ Music Scholarship?
Audition by Director of Music.
When is the 16+ Music Scholarship assessment?
On 13 Nov 2026, at at school (Latymer Upper, Hammersmith).
Source: latymer-upper.org, checked 4 Nov 2026