In short
The Drama Scholarship at Uppingham School is a drama scholarship for 13+ entry.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Assessment consists of an audition with a monologue, a workshop and an interview with the Director of Theatre.
How drama scholarships usually work
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
- 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.
General guidance across schools, not Uppingham School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Assessment consists of an audition with a monologue, a workshop and an interview with the Director of Theatre.
Source: uppingham.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026