In short
The Drama Scholarship at Wellington College is a drama scholarship.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
- 16+ Drama Scholars must commit to Drama and Theatre at A-Level or IB
- performance and technical/design routes exist.
What is the Drama Scholarship worth?
LAMDA lessons provided as part of the scholarship programme
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Wellington College has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
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 Wellington College's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Drama Scholarship at Wellington College worth?
LAMDA lessons provided as part of the scholarship programme.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
16+ Drama Scholars must commit to Drama and Theatre at A-Level or IB; performance and technical/design routes exist.
How are drama scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
Source: wellingtoncollege.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026