Drama scholarships.
260 drama scholarships at 174 UK independent schools, with values and closing dates.
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- Awards listed
- 10%
- Typical value, where published
- 50%
- Highest published
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Girl emPowered Drama Scholarship
Blackheath High Junior School, Blackheath, Lewisham
Value up to 50% of feesEntry 11+DramaFee remission of up to 50%, involves auditions and performances, mentoring and involvement in drama programmes
- Date not published
Girl emPowered Drama Scholarship (Senior School)
Blackheath High Junior School, Blackheath, Lewisham
Value up to 50% of feesDramaUp to 50% off fees with 1:1 mentoring, exclusive trips, and special subject-based project
- Date not published
Girl emPowered Subject-specific Scholarship - Drama
Blackheath High Junior School, Blackheath, Lewisham
Value up to 50% of feesEntry 11+DramaUp to 50% off fees plus participation in rich performing arts programme
- Date not published
Girl emPowered Drama Scholarship
Blackheath High School GDST, Blackheath, Greenwich
Value up to 50% of feesEntry 11+DramaUp to 50% off fees, 1:1 mentoring
- Closed 9 Nov 2026
11+ Drama Scholarship
Eltham College, Mottingham, Bromley
Value up to 50% of feesEntry 11+DramaFurther assessment for candidates who pass academic threshold. Maximum 50% of published fees.
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How schools choose
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
How to prepare
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a drama scholarship worth?
Of the 87 drama awards that publish a percentage, the typical one is worth about 10% of fees, and the highest up to 50%. Many others state no figure, and some are mostly honorary.
How are drama scholarships assessed?
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
Are LAMDA exams needed for a drama scholarship?
They are rarely essential, though they can help show commitment. Schools mostly judge what your child does in the audition and how they respond to direction.
When do drama scholarship applications close?
Mostly between October and December for entry the following September, and often a few weeks before registration closes. It is usually a separate application with its own deadline, so check each school.
Can a scholarship be combined with a bursary?
Often, yes. A scholarship rewards merit and does not depend on income, while a bursary is means-tested. Many families hold both, though some schools limit the combined value.