The Art Scholarship at Magdalen College School is an art scholarship. Applications close on 8 Jan 2027. Assessment is on 17 Mar 2027.
Who can apply for the Art Scholarship?
- Current Year 8 pupils, Year 9 applicants and Pre-test offer holders in Year 8 at 13+
- current Year 11 pupils and 16+ applicants at 16+.
What is the Art Scholarship worth?
- 13+ Art Scholarship: application deadline 8 Jan 2027
- assessments 17 Mar 2027.
- Also available at 16+ (deadline 9 Oct 2026, assessment 7 Nov 2026).
How do you apply for the Art Scholarship?
Magdalen College School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
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 Magdalen College School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 8 Jan 2027
- Exam or audition
- 17 Mar 2027, at school (MCS, Oxford)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Art Scholarship at Magdalen College School worth?
13+ Art Scholarship: application deadline 8 Jan 2027; assessments 17 Mar 2027. Also available at 16+ (deadline 9 Oct 2026, assessment 7 Nov 2026).
When is the Art Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 8 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Art Scholarship?
Current Year 8 pupils, Year 9 applicants and Pre-test offer holders in Year 8 at 13+; current Year 11 pupils and 16+ applicants at 16+.
How are art scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually ask for a portfolio, then often set a timed practical task and talk to your child about their work.
When is the Art Scholarship assessment?
On 17 Mar 2027, at at school (MCS, Oxford).
Source: mcsoxford.org, checked 4 Nov 2026