The Academic Scholarship (R14) at St John's College, Cardiff is an academic scholarship for 13+ entry, worth 5% of fees.
Who can apply for the Academic Scholarship (R14)?
Pupils entering R14, assessed via Maths, English and Science examinations
What is the Academic Scholarship (R14) worth?
Worth 5% of fees, as published by St John's College, Cardiff.
- 5% fee reduction.
- Pupils sit academic scholarship examinations in R13 in Maths, English and Science.
How do you apply for the Academic Scholarship (R14)?
St John's College, Cardiff 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 St John's College, Cardiff's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Academic Scholarship (R14) at St John's College, Cardiff worth?
It is worth 5% of fees.
Who can apply for the Academic Scholarship (R14)?
Pupils entering R14, assessed via Maths, English and Science examinations.
How are academic scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
Source: stjohnscollegecardiff.com, checked 4 Nov 2026