The Music Scholarship at Sherborne School is a music scholarship for 13+ entry. The last published deadline was 10 Oct 2025; check with the school for the next round.
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
- Third Form (13+) Music Scholarship auditions Mon 26, Tue 27 or Wed 28 Jan 2026
- application deadline Fri 10 Oct 2025.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Sherborne 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 Sherborne School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 10 Oct 2025 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 26 Jan 2026 (past), at school
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at Sherborne School worth?
Third Form (13+) Music Scholarship auditions Mon 26, Tue 27 or Wed 28 Jan 2026; application deadline Fri 10 Oct 2025.
When is the Music Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was 10 Oct 2025. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Sherborne School's admissions office.
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.
Source: sherborneboys.group, checked 12 Jun 2026