Music Scholarships - Sixth Form

King Edward VI School would be delighted to receive applications for music scholarships from talented musicians. 

Sixth Form Music Scholars reflect the most able and highest achieving of our performers here at King Edward's. Scholars gain a wealth of benefits unique to King Edward's as we prepare young musicians for performance careers and university study. Scholarships are awarded on audition to successful candidates who will be taking A Level Music. Scholarships offer compromise of financial support towards the cost of instrumental or vocal lessons. Scholars receive showcase concert opportunities, masterclasses, trips and lecture series invitations for elite musicians. 

Destination of A Level musicians and Scholars have included: Birmingham Conservatoire (Jazz Performance), Oxford Cambridge, Royal Academy of Music, Trinity College of Music, Royal College of Music, Royal Northern College of Music, KCL, Brunel and Bristol. 

Criteria

Applicants should be of a Grade 8 standard on one or more instruments.

Auditions

Auditions will take place in March 2026. Candidates will be invited to audition and would be required to perform a piece on their first instrument, alongside some interview questions. 

Value of the award

Scholarships up to 2.5% of the fee and are awarded on audition to successful candidates who will be taking A Level Music. Scholarships will differ depending upon a range of circumstances. 

Application Form

Please complete the following application form to apply for a Sixth Form Music Scholarship for 2025 entry. Deadline for all applications is 11 February 2026.