The Alex Wilson Sports Scholarship at Shrewsbury School is a sport scholarship.
Who can apply for the Alex Wilson Sports Scholarship?
Sixth Form applicant educated at a local state school with three GCSEs at Grade 6 and three at Grade 5.
What is the Alex Wilson Sports Scholarship worth?
Full fee remission for day applicants, subject to means-testing
How do you apply for the Alex Wilson Sports Scholarship?
Shrewsbury School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How sport scholarships usually work
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
- Keep a simple record of teams, levels and results, with dates.
- Ask a club coach early for a reference.
- Check which sports the school assesses. Some ask for strength in two.
General guidance across schools, not Shrewsbury School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Alex Wilson Sports Scholarship at Shrewsbury School worth?
Full fee remission for day applicants, subject to means-testing.
Who can apply for the Alex Wilson Sports Scholarship?
Sixth Form applicant educated at a local state school with three GCSEs at Grade 6 and three at Grade 5.
How are sport scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
Source: shrewsbury.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026