The Sports Scholarship at Loughborough High School is a sport scholarship, worth up to 20% of fees. Applications close on 15 Nov 2026.
Who can apply for the Sports Scholarship?
Applicants demonstrating significant sporting ability and potential in the school's major team sports, at least near county/regional representative level.
What is the Sports Scholarship worth?
Worth up to 20% of fees, as published by Loughborough High School.
- Sports Scholarships available at Year 9 and Year 12 (recipients of the Year 9 Scholarship must re-apply for Year 12).
- Fee remission of up to 20% at the Head's discretion in consultation with the Director of Sport.
- Applicants should be at least near selection for age-relevant representative and development pathways at county or regional level.
How do you apply for the Sports Scholarship?
Loughborough High School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How sport scholarships usually work
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
- Keep a simple record of teams, levels and results, with dates.
- Ask a club coach early for a reference.
- Check which sports the school assesses. Some ask for strength in two.
General guidance across schools, not Loughborough High School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 15 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sports Scholarship at Loughborough High School worth?
It is worth up to 20% of fees.
When is the Sports Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 15 Nov 2026.
Who can apply for the Sports Scholarship?
Applicants demonstrating significant sporting ability and potential in the school's major team sports, at least near county/regional representative level.
How are sport scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
Source: lborohigh.org, checked 4 Nov 2026