11+ Drama Scholarships

Eligibility

• You must apply online for this scholarship
• All pupils who successfully pass the 11+ Entrance Examination are eligible
• An accompanying letter supporting the pupil’s suitability for the scholarship should be included with the application, together with a video monologue of no more than two minutes duration. We will not accept an application without an accompanying letter and video
• A written recommendation should also be submitted by a drama coach, a drama teacher or a classroom teacher to support the pupil’s suitability for a scholarship.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the Entrance Examination.

Pupils who have been shortlisted will be invited to attend a workshop and audition during the week commencing 11th January 2027.  The workshop will involve practical activities where candidates will have the opportunity to work with others. Candidates should also prepare an additional short solo piece (different to the submitted video monologue) of no longer than two minutes which they will perform and which will be followed by an informal discussion with the Head of Department.

Drama Scholar benefits

Drama scholars will benefit from a wide range of exciting opportunities including:

• Working alongside scholars in residence within the wider Performing Arts community
• One-to-one mentoring and coaching from subject specialists
• Personalised preparation for exams, competitions and performances
• Scholars performances and workshops from visiting artists
• Being part of national and international performing arts tours
• Facilitating school performances, by either being on stage, or supporting other pupils involved in the cast
• Attending an enhanced extra-curricular programme of trips and visits
• Scholar society programme: each half-term, scholars will come together for a workshop and discussion targeted at university of career preparation
• Mentoring from specialist staff: 1:1 mentoring from specialist member of staff about academic progress and recommendations on how to wider learning
• Scholar society open mic: each term, scholars will be invited to present at an informal event for parents, teachers and special guests from different areas of scholarship and the workplace on an area of interest or performance depending on scholarship area.

What skills should I have to be a Drama Scholar?

Essential: High levels of competence in performance Commitment to drama as a practical activity Commitment to drama as an academic pursuit Behave in such a manner as to be a role model to their peers Able to work creatively and efficiently with others Be able to promote the department on a wider level throughout the school.

Desirable: Seek further opportunities to develop drama within the school environment Take an active role in current practical activities Able to assist with the running of activities alongside the Head ff Drama Demonstrate a wider interest in drama as a subject Demonstrate confidence when dealing with others Manage a range of tasks within a drama framework including efficient use of time Able to think creatively and beyond the conventional.

Apply

To apply for a scholarship, please register for a parent account.  If you have already submitted an application for your daughter, please register using the same email address you applied with.

 REGISTER FOR PARENT ACCOUNT