The Music Scholarship at St Paul's School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry. Applications close on 21 Dec 2026. Assessment is on 2 Feb 2027.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Boys working above Grade 5 on first study (Grade 6+ for piano) with a similar standard on a second instrument.
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
11+ Music Scholarship: interest opens w/c 23 Nov 2026, applications close Mon 21 Dec 2026, auditions Tue 2 Feb 2027.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Audition with two contrasting pieces, a second instrument piece, aural tests, sight-reading and interview.
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 School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 21 Dec 2026
- Exam or audition
- 2 Feb 2027, at school
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at St Paul's School worth?
11+ Music Scholarship: interest opens w/c 23 Nov 2026, applications close Mon 21 Dec 2026, auditions Tue 2 Feb 2027.
When is the Music Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 21 Dec 2026.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Boys working above Grade 5 on first study (Grade 6+ for piano) with a similar standard on a second instrument.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Audition with two contrasting pieces, a second instrument piece, aural tests, sight-reading and interview.
When is the Music Scholarship assessment?
On 2 Feb 2027, at at school.
Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026