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Please apply here for Music or Sports Scholarships at 11+ ,or Art, Drama, Music or Sports scholarships at 13+ or 16+. You can find out more about the awards on our Scholarships page.

In order to apply for a scholarship in this round, applicants must be one of the following:

a current pupil at MCS (in J4, Third Form or Fifth Form from September)
a 13+ applicant (or Pre-test offer-holder) for September 2027
a 16+ applicant for September 2027

Application form

Company
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Applicant status*
- A current MCS pupil
- Registered for entry in September 2027
Scholarship age*
- 11+
- 13+
- 16+
Scholarship type (11+)*
- Music
- Sports
Scholarship type (13+)*
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Sports
Scholarship type (16+)*
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Sports
Applicant's name*
First Last
Date of birth*
Current school*
Parent's name*
First Last
Parent's email*
Art Scholarships (13+)

The closing date for application is Friday 8 January 2027 and portfolios should be submitted by 8.30am on Monday 1 March 2027. Art Scholarship Assessments will take place on Thursday 18 March.

To apply you just need to either upload a reference from your Head of Art below or ask them to email it to [email protected]. Then press submit below.
Art Scholarships (13+)

The closing date for application is Friday 8 January 2027 and portfolios should be submitted by 8.30am on Monday 1 March 2027. Art Scholarship Assessments will take place on Thursday 18 March.

You do not need to provide any further information at this stage. Just submit this form and we will be in touch closer to the time with more information
Art Scholarships (16+)

The closing date for application is Friday 9 October 2026 and digital portfolios should be submitted by 8.30am on Saturday 31 October.

Art Scholarship Assessments will take place on Saturday 7 November 2026.

To apply you just need to either upload a reference from your Head of Art below or ask them to email it to [email protected]. Then press submit below.
Art Scholarships (16+)

The closing date for application is Friday 9 October 2026 and digital portfolios should be submitted by 8.30am on Saturday 31 October.

Art Scholarship Assessments will take place on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Art reference (13+)
If they prefer to submit it directly, they should do so by emailing [email protected].
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Max. file size: 2 MB.
Art reference (16+)
If they prefer to submit it directly, they should do so by emailing [email protected].
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB.
Drama Scholarship

The closing date for application is Friday 9 October 2026 and Drama Scholarship Assessments will take place on Saturday 7 November.

To apply you just need to either upload a reference from your Head of Drama below or ask them to email it to [email protected]. Then press submit below.
Drama Scholarship

The closing date for application is Monday 9 November 2026 and Drama Scholarship Assessments will take place on Saturday 30 January 2027.

To apply you just need to either upload a reference from your Head of Drama below or ask them to email it to [email protected]. Then press submit below.
Drama Scholarship

The closing date for application is Friday 9 October 2026 and Drama Scholarship Assessments will take place on Saturday 7 November.

You do not need to provide any further information at this stage. Just submit this form and we will be in touch closer to the time with more information
Drama Scholarship

The closing date for application is Monday 9 November 2026 and Drama Scholarship Assessments will take place on Saturday 30 January 2027.

You do not need to provide any further information at this stage. Just submit this form and we will be in touch closer to the time with more information
Reference from Head of Drama
If they prefer to submit it directly, they should do so by emailing [email protected].
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 5 MB.
Music Scholarship (13+)

The closing date for application is Friday 4 December 2026 and Music Scholarship Auditions will take place during the week commencing 25 January 2027.
Music Scholarship (11+)

The closing date for application is Friday 4 December 2026 and Music Scholarship Auditions will take place on Tuesday 26 or Wednesday 27 January.
Music Scholarship (16+)

The closing date for application is Friday 4 December 2026 and Music Scholarship Auditions will take place on Wednesday 27 January 2027. During the audition, candidates will be expected to play all instruments listed in their application.
Instrument(s) played
Grade(s) passed, with marks and dates
If no examinations taken, indicate for how long lessons have been taken, and approximate grade(s)
Will the candidate offer singing?
Theory examinations take (if applicable), with grades and marks
Applications to other schools

If your son is auditioning for music awards at other schools, please list below all the schools (including Magdalen College School) in order of preference. It is essential that ALL schools are shown in order of preference on this form, and that the order is the same on the application forms sent to other schools. If Magdalen College School is your only choice, please write ‘none’ in the other spaces. We have an agreement with other schools in the Music Teachers’ Association that if the first choice school offers a Music Scholarship then no other Music Scholarships will be offered.

If your son has already accepted a music award of any kind at another senior school, he cannot attempt our Music Awards auditions without the written permission of that school.
Applications to other schools

If your son is auditioning for music awards at other schools, please list below all the schools (including Magdalen College School) in order of preference. It is essential that ALL schools are shown in order of preference on this form, and that the order is the same on the application forms sent to other schools. If Magdalen College School is your only choice, please write ‘none’ in the other spaces. We have an agreement with other schools in the Music Teachers’ Association that if the first choice school offers a Music Scholarship then no other Music Scholarships will be offered.

If your son has already accepted a music award of any kind at another senior school, he cannot attempt our Music Awards auditions without the written permission of that school.
First choice
First choice
Second choice
Second choice
Third choice
Third choice
Instrumental report(s)
First study only – an assessment of the candidate’s technical and musical capabilities by the candidate’s instrumental teacher. If they prefer to submit it directly, they should do so by emailing [email protected].
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Max. file size: 2 MB.
General Music report (11+)
An assessment of the candidate’s general musical ability, reliability, participation in ensembles, character and temperament by the candidate’s Director of Music. If they prefer to submit it directly, they should do so by emailing [email protected].
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB.
General Music report (13+)
An assessment of the candidate’s general musical ability, reliability, participation in ensembles, character and temperament by the candidate’s Director of Music. If they prefer to submit it directly, they should do so by emailing [email protected].
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB.
General Music report (16+)
An assessment of the candidate’s general musical ability, reliability, participation in ensembles, character and temperament by the candidate’s Director of Music. If they prefer to submit it directly, they should do so by emailing [email protected].
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB.
Sports Scholarship (11+)

The closing date for application is Monday 9 November 2026 and Sports Scholarship Assessments will take place on Friday 4 December 2026.
Sports Scholarship (13+)

The closing date for application is Monday 9 November 2026 and Sports Scholarship Assessments will take place on Friday 4 December 2026.
Sports Scholarship (16+)

The closing date for application is Friday 9 October 2026 and Sports Scholarship Assessments will take place on Saturday 7 November 2026.
For each sport below, please enter school team sporting honours and positions played (if appropriate)
Rugby
Hockey
Cricket
Tennis
Netball
Other sports played (in and out of school)
County/regional honours
Please describe your sporting life in your own words below (up to approx. 250 words):
For completion by the applicant, rather than parents or school. If you prefer to upload a document with this information, please use the field below instead.
Sporting life as attachment (if preferred)
Max. file size: 2 MB.
Reference from Head of Sport (11+)
If they prefer to submit it directly, they should do so by emailing [email protected].
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Reference from Head of Sport (13+)
If they prefer to submit it directly, they should do so by emailing [email protected].
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Reference from Head of Sport (16+)
If they prefer to submit it directly, they should do so by emailing [email protected].
Max. file size: 50 MB.

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