In short
The Music Scholarship 16+ at Merchant Taylors' School is a music scholarship for 16+ entry, worth up to 30% of fees.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship 16+?
Grade 8 or above on principal instrument
What is the Music Scholarship 16+ worth?
Worth up to 30% of fees, as published by Merchant Taylors' School.
- Music scholarship for Sixth Form entry.
- Award of 10–30% of fees.
- Grade 8 required on principal instrument.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship 16+?
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 16+ at Merchant Taylors' School worth?
It is worth up to 30% of fees.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship 16+?
Grade 8 or above on principal instrument.
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.