Music Scholarships

We offer Music scholarships for new students at our S1 (12+), S2 (13+), and S5 (16+) entry points and for existing students from S1 for the academic year 2025 - 2026.

See our Music scholarship videos and leaflet below for full details on the application criteria, process and student case studies.

In addition to the benefits package detailed in the supporting materials, the annual discount on tuition fees is 5%. Sixth Form scholars will receive a financial award for future educational expenses when they leave school at the end of S6.

Entrance assessment dates vary depending on the year group of entry. Our admissions team will contact you with an assessment date on receipt of an application.

Dates for applying for external applications for 2025/2026

S1 entry. There is one assessment week. Applications are required to be submitted online by Sunday 1 December for S1 entry. Scholarship assessment week for S1 entry is w/c 20 January.

S2 entry. There are two assessment weeks. Applications are required to be submitted online by Friday 1 November for S2 scholarship assessments during w/c 25 November. The second scholarship assessment date is w/c 3 March 2025 and online applications should be submitted by 14 February.

S5 entry. Early applications are recommended. Applications are required to be submitted online by Friday 1 November for S5 scholarship assessments during w/c 18 November. Applications after this date may be considered.

Applying for a Music Scholarship

Please complete an admissions registration form and scholarship application form.

Scholarship applications will not be progressed without a completed admissions registration form.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to music and a passion for developing their skills through performance, listening & appraising.

• S1 applicants are expected to be playing at Grade 4 level or above in their chosen instrument.
• S2 applicants are expected to be playing at Grade 5 level or above in their chosen instrument.
• S5 applicants are expected to be playing at Grade 7 level or above in their chosen instrument.