The Design Technology and Engineering (DTE) Scholarship at Tonbridge School is a design & technology scholarship for 13+ entry. The last published deadline was December 2025; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Design Technology and Engineering (DTE) Scholarship?
- Boys in Year 8 holding an Unconditional Offer.
- Assessments in January.
What is the Design Technology and Engineering (DTE) Scholarship worth?
- Up to 10 DTE scholarships.
- One-off £2,000 recognition payment.
- Eligible for supplementary means-tested bursary.
How do you apply for the Design Technology and Engineering (DTE) Scholarship?
Tonbridge School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How design and technology scholarships usually work
Schools usually ask to see projects your child has designed and made, often with a practical task and an interview.
- Photograph projects at each stage, not only the finished piece.
- Include sketches and what your child would change next time.
- Ask whether the school sets a practical task on the day.
General guidance across schools, not Tonbridge School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- December 2025 (date TBC) (past)
- Exam or audition
- 19 Jan 2026 (past)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Design Technology and Engineering (DTE) Scholarship at Tonbridge School worth?
Up to 10 DTE scholarships. One-off £2,000 recognition payment. Eligible for supplementary means-tested bursary.
When is the Design Technology and Engineering (DTE) 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 Design Technology and Engineering (DTE) Scholarship?
Boys in Year 8 holding an Unconditional Offer. Assessments in January.
How are design and technology scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually ask to see projects your child has designed and made, often with a practical task and an interview.
Source: tonbridge-school.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026