The Top Academic Scholarship (Ainslie) at Tonbridge School is an academic scholarship for 13+ entry. The last published deadline was March 2026; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Top Academic Scholarship (Ainslie)?
- Boys in Year 8 holding an Unconditional Offer.
- Examination at Tonbridge in late April/early May.
What is the Top Academic Scholarship (Ainslie) worth?
One-off award of £4,000 to top academic scholar in Year 8.
How do you apply for the Top Academic Scholarship (Ainslie)?
Tonbridge School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not Tonbridge School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- March 2026 (date TBC) (past)
- Exam or audition
- 29 Apr 2026 (past)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Top Academic Scholarship (Ainslie) at Tonbridge School worth?
One-off award of £4,000 to top academic scholar in Year 8.
When is the Top Academic Scholarship (Ainslie) deadline?
The last published deadline was March 2026. 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 Top Academic Scholarship (Ainslie)?
Boys in Year 8 holding an Unconditional Offer. Examination at Tonbridge in late April/early May.
How are academic scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.