In short
The Music Scholarship at University College School is a music scholarship, worth up to 50% of fees.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Applicants demonstrating high musical ability
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
Worth up to 50% of fees, as published by University College School.
- Reduction in annual fees between 10% and 25%, with exceptional awards up to 50% possible.
- Includes free instrumental tuition at school.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
- Attend assessment and audition
- details available on request
How music scholarships usually work
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.
- Check the standard each school expects at your entry point, since many state a grade.
- Choose pieces your child can play confidently, ideally contrasting ones.
- Ask the instrumental teacher for a reference early, as many schools ask for one.
General guidance across schools, not University College School's own terms.
Key dates
- Exam or audition
- 17 Sept 2026 (past)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at University College School worth?
It is worth up to 50% of fees.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Applicants demonstrating high musical ability.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Attend assessment and audition; details available on request.
Source: ucs.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026