The Cowdrey Scholarship (Sport) at Tonbridge School is a sport scholarship for 13+ entry.
Who can apply for the Cowdrey Scholarship (Sport)?
Year 9 entry (boys holding an unconditional offer before assessment in Year 8) and Sixth Form entry
What is the Cowdrey Scholarship (Sport) worth?
one-off payment of £2,000 deducted from the first term’s fees
How do you apply for the Cowdrey Scholarship (Sport)?
- Sport Scholarship available also for Sixth Form entrants.
- For Year 8 awarded scholarships without financial support need.
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
- Exam or audition
- 19 Jan 2026 (past)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Cowdrey Scholarship (Sport) at Tonbridge School worth?
one-off payment of £2,000 deducted from the first term’s fees.
Who can apply for the Cowdrey Scholarship (Sport)?
Year 9 entry (boys holding an unconditional offer before assessment in Year 8) and Sixth Form entry.
How do you apply for the Cowdrey Scholarship (Sport)?
Sport Scholarship available also for Sixth Form entrants. For Year 8 awarded scholarships without financial support need.
Source: tonbridge-school.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026