The Drama Scholarship at The Perse School is a drama scholarship for 9+ entry, worth 5% of fees. The last published deadline was 5 Dec 2025; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Strong record of commitment to school drama, LAMDA grade qualifications
What is the Drama Scholarship worth?
Worth 5% of fees, as published by The Perse School.
Audition speech and interview with Head of Drama
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
- Short audition monologue and discussion of dramatic involvement
- production route candidates give a short talk instead.
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 The Perse School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 5 Dec 2025 (past)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Drama Scholarship at The Perse School worth?
It is worth 5% of fees. Audition speech and interview with Head of Drama.
When is the Drama Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was 5 Dec 2025. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with The Perse School's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Strong record of commitment to school drama, LAMDA grade qualifications.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Short audition monologue and discussion of dramatic involvement; production route candidates give a short talk instead.
Source: perse.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026