The Drama Scholarship at St Swithun's School is a drama scholarship.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Candidates must be actively involved in their current school's drama department and offer acting or design.
What is the Drama Scholarship worth?
Formally recognises achievement and attitude in drama.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Workshop audition of about one hour, assessed in acting or design, plus a short interview with the head of drama and headmistress.
How drama scholarships usually work
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
- Choose contrasting speeches and check any time limit.
- Note any stage work, LAMDA or similar exams and school productions, with dates.
- Practise taking direction, since panels often ask a child to try a speech differently.
General guidance across schools, not St Swithun's School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Drama Scholarship at St Swithun's School worth?
Formally recognises achievement and attitude in drama.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Candidates must be actively involved in their current school's drama department and offer acting or design.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Workshop audition of about one hour, assessed in acting or design, plus a short interview with the head of drama and headmistress.
Source: stswithuns.com, checked 4 Nov 2026