In short
The Waine Awards at St Peter's School York is a music scholarship.
What is the Waine Awards worth?
Covers the cost of tuition on an instrument/voice
How do you apply for the Waine Awards?
St Peter's School York has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
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 Peter's School York's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Waine Awards at St Peter's School York worth?
Covers the cost of tuition on an instrument/voice.
How are music scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.
Source: stpetersyork.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026