The Cowdrey Scholarship at Tonbridge School is a sport scholarship for 13+ entry. The last published deadline was December 2025; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Cowdrey Scholarship?
Boys demonstrating sporting excellence and sportsmanship
What is the Cowdrey Scholarship worth?
- Sport scholarship for Year 9 entry.
- Non-core scholarship assessments (art, drama, DTE, music and sport) take place in January of Year 8
- candidates must hold an unconditional offer before sitting.
- Application deadline 1 December.
How do you apply for the Cowdrey Scholarship?
Tonbridge School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How sport scholarships usually work
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
- Keep a simple record of teams, levels and results, with dates.
- Ask a club coach early for a reference.
- Check which sports the school assesses. Some ask for strength in two.
General guidance across schools, not Tonbridge School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- December 2025 (date TBC) (past)
- Exam or audition
- February 2026 (date TBC) (past), at school
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Cowdrey Scholarship at Tonbridge School worth?
Sport scholarship for Year 9 entry. Non-core scholarship assessments (art, drama, DTE, music and sport) take place in January of Year 8; candidates must hold an unconditional offer before sitting. Application deadline 1 December.
When is the Cowdrey Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was December 2025. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Tonbridge School's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Cowdrey Scholarship?
Boys demonstrating sporting excellence and sportsmanship.
How are sport scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
Source: tonbridge-school.co.uk, checked 12 Jun 2026