In short
The Music Scholarship (13+) at St Paul's School is a music scholarship for 13+ entry.
What is the Music Scholarship (13+) worth?
- Honorary, £60, plus free tuition on two instruments
- exhibitions give free tuition on one
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship (13+)?
- Apply after accepting a 13+ offer
- shortlisted candidates audition in late January or early February.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship (13+) at St Paul's School worth?
Honorary, £60, plus free tuition on two instruments; exhibitions give free tuition on one.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship (13+)?
Apply after accepting a 13+ offer; shortlisted candidates audition in late January or early February.
Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026