The Music Scholarship at Loughborough High School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry, worth up to 20% of fees. The last published deadline was 8 Jan 2026; check with the school for the next round. Assessment is on 21 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
- Internal and external candidates
- offer conditional on gaining entry to a school in the Loughborough Schools Foundation.
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
Worth up to 20% of fees, as published by Loughborough High School.
- Music Scholarships available at Year 7 entry by audition in January to exceptional practical musicians (instrumentalists or vocalists).
- Scholarships are tenable for the duration of a pupil's time at Loughborough Schools Foundation, subject to annual review.
- They comprise individually tailored performance support, music theory and aural skills, ensemble experience and full access to the Enhanced Music Programme.
- Can carry up to 20% fee remission and some discount on music lesson costs.
- Means-tested financial support also available through the Music Tuition Assistance scheme.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
- Apply and audition in January
- assessed as exceptional practical musicians, instrumentalists or vocalists.
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 Loughborough High School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 8 Jan 2026 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 21 Jan 2027
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at Loughborough High School worth?
It is worth up to 20% of fees.
When is the Music Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was 8 Jan 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Loughborough High School's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Internal and external candidates; offer conditional on gaining entry to a school in the Loughborough Schools Foundation.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Apply and audition in January; assessed as exceptional practical musicians, instrumentalists or vocalists.
When is the Music Scholarship assessment?
On 21 Jan 2027.
Source: lborohigh.org, checked 4 Nov 2026