The Scholarship at Marlborough College is an academic scholarship for 16+ entry. The last published deadline was October 2026; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Scholarship?
- Talented pupils applying for 16+ entry
- scholarship candidates have an additional interview on assessment day.
What is the Scholarship worth?
- Scholarship awards are honorary and based on recognition of a child’s ability in a specific area.
- Scholars are expected to play an active role in College life and inspire peers.
How do you apply for the Scholarship?
- Apply by 1 October Year 11
- assessment and interview in November Year 11.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not Marlborough College's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- October 2026 (date TBC) (past)
- Exam or audition
- November 2026 (date TBC) (past)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Scholarship at Marlborough College worth?
Scholarship awards are honorary and based on recognition of a child’s ability in a specific area. Scholars are expected to play an active role in College life and inspire peers.
When is the Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was October 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Marlborough College's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Scholarship?
Talented pupils applying for 16+ entry; scholarship candidates have an additional interview on assessment day.
How do you apply for the Scholarship?
Apply by 1 October Year 11; assessment and interview in November Year 11.
Source: marlboroughcollege.org, checked 4 Nov 2026