In short
The Scholar at Winchester College is an academic scholarship for 13+ entry. Applications close on 21 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Scholar?
13+ entry, succeeds at Election exam
What is the Scholar worth?
No automatic fee remission
How do you apply for the Scholar?
Board in College, identified by black gowns, no automatic fee remission
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
- Deadline
- 21 Jan 2027
- Decisions
- 11 May 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Scholar at Winchester College worth?
No automatic fee remission.
When is the Scholar deadline?
Applications close on 21 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Scholar?
13+ entry, succeeds at Election exam.
How do you apply for the Scholar?
Board in College, identified by black gowns, no automatic fee remission.
Source: winchestercollege.org, checked 4 Nov 2026