The Third Form Academic Scholarship at Sherborne School is an academic scholarship for 13+ entry, worth 10% of fees. The last published deadline was 10 Oct 2025; check with the school for the next round.
What is the Third Form Academic Scholarship worth?
Worth 10% of fees, as published by Sherborne School.
- Third Form (13+) Academic Scholarship assessment Mon 23 - Wed 25 Feb 2026
- application deadline Fri 10 Oct 2025.
How do you apply for the Third Form Academic Scholarship?
Sherborne School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not Sherborne School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 10 Oct 2025 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 23 Feb 2026 (past), at school
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Third Form Academic Scholarship at Sherborne School worth?
It is worth 10% of fees. Third Form (13+) Academic Scholarship assessment Mon 23 - Wed 25 Feb 2026; application deadline Fri 10 Oct 2025.
When is the Third Form Academic 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 academic scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
Source: sherborneboys.group, checked 4 Nov 2026