The Drama Scholarship at Radley College is a drama scholarship for 13+ entry. Applications close on 13 Nov 2026.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Boys with strong aptitude and commitment to acting and performance.
What is the Drama Scholarship worth?
- Honorary award
- recipients expected to take Drama GCSE and ideally A-Level
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Practical assessments and interviews at Radley: prepared 60-90 second monologue, workshop of improvisation, drama games and sight reading, and interview with the Director of Drama.
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 Radley College's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Drama Scholarship at Radley College worth?
Honorary award; recipients expected to take Drama GCSE and ideally A-Level.
When is the Drama Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 13 Nov 2026.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Boys with strong aptitude and commitment to acting and performance.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Practical assessments and interviews at Radley: prepared 60-90 second monologue, workshop of improvisation, drama games and sight reading, and interview with the Director of Drama.
Source: radley.org.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026