In short
The 16+ Performing Arts Scholarship at Rugby School is a drama scholarship for 16+ entry.
How do you apply for the 16+ Performing Arts Scholarship?
- Audition, interview and written exam
- optional informal pre-audition with the Artistic Director.
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 Rugby School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How do you apply for the 16+ Performing Arts Scholarship?
Audition, interview and written exam; optional informal pre-audition with the Artistic Director.
Source: rugbyschool.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026