The Music Scholarship at St Helen's School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry, worth up to 30% of fees. Applications close on 20 Nov 2026. Assessment is on 14 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Academically able accomplished musicians
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
Worth up to 30% of fees, as published by St Helen's School.
11+ Music Scholarship (up to 30% fees): assessment day for shortlisted candidates Thu 14 Jan 2027.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
- Shortlisted candidates invited to Music Scholarship assessment: perform on first (and optional second) instrument
- aural/sight-reading tasks
- group musical activities.
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 St Helen's School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 20 Nov 2026
- Exam or audition
- 14 Jan 2027, at school
- Decisions
- 12 Feb 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at St Helen's School worth?
It is worth up to 30% of fees.
When is the Music Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 20 Nov 2026.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Academically able accomplished musicians.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Shortlisted candidates invited to Music Scholarship assessment: perform on first (and optional second) instrument; aural/sight-reading tasks; group musical activities.
When is the Music Scholarship assessment?
On 14 Jan 2027, at at school.
Source: sthelens.london, checked 4 Nov 2026