The Music Scholarship at Merchant Taylors' School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry, worth up to 25% of fees.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
- Exceptional musical promise, outstanding ability in one field or reasonably high standard in more than one.
- Apply by 30 September.
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
Worth up to 25% of fees, as published by Merchant Taylors' School.
- Four Music Scholarships across 11+ and 16+: one of up to 25% of fees, one of up to 15%, and two of up to 10%.
- Includes free instrumental and/or singing tuition on two instruments.
- Particularly interested in orchestral instrument players.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Merchant Taylors' School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
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 Merchant Taylors' School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at Merchant Taylors' School worth?
It is worth up to 25% of fees.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Exceptional musical promise, outstanding ability in one field or reasonably high standard in more than one. Apply by 30 September.
How are music scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.