In short
The Drama Scholarship at Rugby School is a drama scholarship. Applications close on 29 Jan 2027. Assessment is on 5 Mar 2027.
What is the Drama Scholarship worth?
- 13+ Performing Arts (Drama) Scholarship assessment held Fri 5 Mar 2027
- application deadline Fri 29 Jan 2027.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Audition, plus interview and a short written exercise testing academic engagement.
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.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 29 Jan 2027
- Exam or audition
- 5 Mar 2027, at school
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Drama Scholarship at Rugby School worth?
13+ Performing Arts (Drama) Scholarship assessment held Fri 5 Mar 2027; application deadline Fri 29 Jan 2027.
When is the Drama Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 29 Jan 2027.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Audition, plus interview and a short written exercise testing academic engagement.
When is the Drama Scholarship assessment?
On 5 Mar 2027, at at school.
Source: rugbyschool.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026