The Music Scholarship at St Paul's Cathedral School is a music scholarship, worth 10% of fees.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Candidates at Grade 6 standard on at least one instrument or Grade 4 on two instruments, experience in choir, assessed by reports, tests, playing pieces, aural and sight-reading tests, and interview.
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
Worth 10% of fees, as published by St Paul's Cathedral School.
10% fee remission
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Apply online by January 9, 2026 with £150 registration fee, assessments from week commencing January 19, 2026, offers by February 13, 2026.
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 Paul's Cathedral School's own terms.
Key dates
- Exam or audition
- 19 Jan 2026 (past)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at St Paul's Cathedral School worth?
It is worth 10% of fees.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Candidates at Grade 6 standard on at least one instrument or Grade 4 on two instruments, experience in choir, assessed by reports, tests, playing pieces, aural and sight-reading tests, and interview.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Apply online by January 9, 2026 with £150 registration fee, assessments from week commencing January 19, 2026, offers by February 13, 2026.
Source: spcslondon.com, checked 4 Nov 2026