The Music Scholarship at Rugby School is a music scholarship for 13+ entry. Applications close in January 2027. Assessment is on 25 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Normally approximately Grade 5/6 standard on principal instrument, though passing an exam is not mandatory.
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
- 13+ Music Scholarship auditions held Mon 25 - Fri 29 Jan 2027
- application deadline Fri 1 Jan 2027.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Rugby 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 Rugby School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- January 2027 (date TBC)
- Exam or audition
- 25 Jan 2027, at school
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at Rugby School worth?
13+ Music Scholarship auditions held Mon 25 - Fri 29 Jan 2027; application deadline Fri 1 Jan 2027.
When is the Music Scholarship deadline?
Applications close in January 2027; the school has not published an exact day.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Normally approximately Grade 5/6 standard on principal instrument, though passing an exam is not mandatory.
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.
When is the Music Scholarship assessment?
On 25 Jan 2027, at at school.
Source: rugbyschool.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026