Scholarships & Fee Assistance

Academic awards are made at 13+ and 16+ to candidates who distinguish themselves in the Scholarship examination.  At 16+ candidates should be expecting to achieve '9' grades in most of their GCSEs and certainly in the subjects they are considering at A level. They will be aiming for A level grades commensurate with the level required for applications to a top university.

The 13+ Scholarship has a new structure for candidates looking to join the School in 2024. Full details are available in the scholarship brochure and candidates are encouraged to familiarise themselves fully with the new format.

Fourth Form (Year 9) Scholarships

Sixth Form (Year 12) Scholarships

Awards in Art/Textiles/Design and Technology are made annually to candidates who distinguish themselves in our scholarship examination. At 16+ candidates should be expecting to achieve A* grades at GCSE level and be motivated and confident in a range of media. Portfolio work will be expected to contain evidence of creative endeavours outside the confines of GCSE coursework.

Fourth Form (Year 9) Scholarships

Sixth Form Scholarships

Drama and Technical Scholarships are available for 13+ and 16+ candidates. Drama Scholarships will be awarded to those candidates who have a passion for the theatre combined with outstanding acting ability or raw potential.

In return, we offer teaching and guidance from dedicated staff that have a wealth of experience. Applicants are expected to make a full and active contribution to the dramatic life of the school, by taking a leading role in theatrical productions and having a genuine interest in the Theatre and Theatre work. There is the expectation that Sixth Form scholars will study Drama as an academic subject at A-level.

Fourth Form (Year 9) Scholarships

Sixth Form Scholarships

Each year, we make a significant investment in scholarships and bursaries for Music Scholars (in some cases up to 100% of school fees), and many of our pupils go on to study music at leading universities or conservatoires. Successful applicants are offered free Alexander Technique lessons, assigned an in-house music department tutor and given free instrumental tuition on up to three instruments (the third awarded at the discretion of the Director of Music).

Wherever possible, we like to meet and build relationships with young musicians from an early stage of their musical development through informal advice auditions. This allows us to build a broader understanding of each candidate’s musical interest and strengths, and gives us a clearer idea of their scholarship potential. We also offer taster days, which include free consultation lessons with our specialist teachers and the opportunity to meet some of our current music scholars.

Fourth Form (Year 9) Scholarships

Sixth Form Scholarships

Sports Scholarships are offered to candidates who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential in sport, and who can contribute to the life of a seven day a week boarding community through high sporting achievement.  

Potential sport scholars are expected to be of county standard or equivalent in their chosen sport(s) and, at 13+, to achieve a strong common entrance pass or to perform at an equivalent level in the common academic scholarship examinations or in Uppingham’s non-common entrance Tests. At Sixth Form, candidates must obtain a minimum three ‘7s’ and three ‘6s’ at GCSE.

Fourth Form (Year 9) Scholarships

Sixth Form Scholarships

Thring Scholarships are offered to candidates who possess qualities, skills and characteristics that make them stand out from their peers. Underpinned by their passion and ambition for school life, they will bring something special to Uppingham. They will be immediately recognisable as a young person who is both willing and able to take the lead, and in doing so can engage with, and set an outstanding example to those around them. This breadth of qualities may already be reflected in a position of responsibility that the candidate holds at their current school, or their existing Head may consider that a boy or girl has the clear and definitive potential to become a Thring Scholar.