The Drama Scholarship at Magdalen College School is a drama scholarship. The last published deadline was 9 Nov 2026; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
- Internal and external candidates at 13+ and 16+
- not available at 11+.
What is the Drama Scholarship worth?
- Drama Scholarships available at 16+ only: application deadline 9 Oct 2026
- assessments 7 Nov 2026. (Not offered at 11+/13+.)
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Magdalen College School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How drama scholarships usually work
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
- Choose contrasting speeches and check any time limit.
- Note any stage work, LAMDA or similar exams and school productions, with dates.
- Practise taking direction, since panels often ask a child to try a speech differently.
General guidance across schools, not Magdalen College School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 9 Nov 2026 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 7 Nov 2026 (past), at school (MCS, Oxford)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Drama Scholarship at Magdalen College School worth?
Drama Scholarships available at 16+ only: application deadline 9 Oct 2026; assessments 7 Nov 2026. (Not offered at 11+/13+.).
When is the Drama Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was 9 Nov 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Magdalen College School's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Internal and external candidates at 13+ and 16+; not available at 11+.
How are drama scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
Source: mcsoxford.org, checked 4 Nov 2026