In short
The Scholarship (Academic) at Uppingham School is an academic scholarship for 13+ entry, worth up to 5% of fees.
Who can apply for the Scholarship (Academic)?
13+ entry candidates registered with the school.
What is the Scholarship (Academic) worth?
Worth up to 5% of fees, as published by Uppingham School.
- Academic scholarship for 13+ (Fourth Form/Year 9) entry.
- Non means-tested scholarships would not ordinarily exceed 5% of fees
- larger awards available on basis of financial need up to 110% of school fees.
How do you apply for the Scholarship (Academic)?
Candidates must be registered with the school prior to entering the scholarship process.
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 Uppingham School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Scholarship (Academic) at Uppingham School worth?
It is worth up to 5% of fees.
Who can apply for the Scholarship (Academic)?
13+ entry candidates registered with the school.
How do you apply for the Scholarship (Academic)?
Candidates must be registered with the school prior to entering the scholarship process.
Source: uppingham.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026