In short
The Founder's Scholarship (16+) at Winchester College is an academic scholarship for 16+ entry, worth 25% of fees.
Who can apply for the Founder's Scholarship (16+)?
- Open to new pupils joining in Year 12 (boys and girls).
- Awarded on academic merit.
- May be combined with means-tested bursary.
What is the Founder's Scholarship (16+) worth?
Worth 25% of fees, as published by Winchester College.
- Prestigious academic award recognising academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, analytical rigour, and flexibility of mind.
- Carries 25% fee remission.
- Not means-tested.
- Open to day and boarding pupils.
How do you apply for the Founder's Scholarship (16+)?
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Founder's Scholarship (16+) at Winchester College worth?
It is worth 25% of fees.
Who can apply for the Founder's Scholarship (16+)?
Open to new pupils joining in Year 12 (boys and girls). Awarded on academic merit. May be combined with means-tested bursary.
How are academic scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.