In short
The Election (13+ Academic Scholarship) at Winchester College is an academic scholarship for 13+ entry, worth 25% of fees.
What is the Election (13+ Academic Scholarship) worth?
Worth 25% of fees, as published by Winchester College.
- Election is the 13+ academic scholarship examination, taken instead of Winchester Entrance, involving written examinations and two interviews (one with the Master-in-College, one with a member of the Academic Senior Leadership Team).
- Held at school over three days, typically April or May of Year 8
- 2026 Election papers on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 April 2026.
- Top performers are offered Founder's Scholarships (25% fee reduction).
How do you apply for the Election (13+ Academic Scholarship)?
Winchester College has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
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 Winchester College's own terms.
Key dates
- Exam or audition
- 27 Apr 2026 (past), at school
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Election (13+ Academic Scholarship) at Winchester College worth?
It is worth 25% of fees.
How are academic scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
Source: winchestercollege.org, checked 12 Jun 2026