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Sport Scholarship at Wellington College.

A sport scholarship.

In short

The Sport Scholarship at Wellington College is a sport scholarship.

Who can apply for the Sport Scholarship?

Outstanding achievement and promise in at least one priority sport played at Wellington.

What is the Sport Scholarship worth?

No reduction in school fees

How do you apply for the Sport Scholarship?

Wellington College has not published its process here, so check with admissions.

How sport scholarships usually work

Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.

  • Keep a simple record of teams, levels and results, with dates.
  • Ask a club coach early for a reference.
  • Check which sports the school assesses. Some ask for strength in two.

General guidance across schools, not Wellington College's own terms.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Sport Scholarship at Wellington College worth?

No reduction in school fees.

Who can apply for the Sport Scholarship?

Outstanding achievement and promise in at least one priority sport played at Wellington.

How are sport scholarships usually assessed?

Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.

Source: wellingtoncollege.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026