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Scholarship and Bursary applications for September 2025 entry are now open

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Stamford School offers a wide range of scholarships to recognise academic, sporting, musical, dramatic and artistic talent amongst students for the Senior School and Sixth Form.

Stamford School provides scholarship programmes in five areas: Academic, Sport, Music, Drama and Art.

Stamford Scholars benefit enormously from the additional opportunities and enrichment programmes offered to them. Scholarships are awarded on merit and do not carry a fee remission or financial award. Our scholarship programmes are designed to provide outstanding students with the opportunity to develop, nurture and craft their skill and talent to be the best version of themselves.

Academic

Academic scholars are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence and act as role models for academic ambition within the Stamford community.

Students will be invited to apply for an academic scholarship after their first term at the school at all entry points, if they demonstrate the qualities of an academic scholar.  

Art

Art Scholarships are awarded to those candidates with exceptional artistic and creative ability. The Art Scholarship programme allows students to grow their knowledge and skills in a specialist creative environment.

Applications for Art Scholarships are awarded on entry to Year 9 and Year 12, following attendance at our Scholarship Assessment Day in the previous academic year.

Drama

Our Drama Scholarship programme celebrates those with exceptional performance potential, though we do also welcome applications from those interested in design or technical areas. Scholars are ambassadors for Drama, who should make a full contribution to the theatrical life of the school throughout their time at Stamford.

Applications for a Drama Scholarships are awarded on entry to Year 9 and Year 12, following attendance at our Scholarship Assessment Day in the previous academic year.

Music

Our programme for Music Scholars is designed to provide exceptional students with the opportunity to develop their musical skills, gain valuable performance experience, and receive high-quality music education. Award holders are ambassadors for Music who are expected to contribute fully to the musical life of the school.

Applications for Music Scholarships are awarded on entry to Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12. Attendance is required at our Scholarship Assessment Day in the previous academic year.

Sports

Our Talented Athlete Development Award (TADA) and Sports Scholarship programmes are designed to recognise those with outstanding sporting potential. The TADA programme is awarded on entry to Year 7 and Year 8. This is a Talented Athlete Development Award to nurture and recognise early talent in the lower school.

Sports Scholarships are awarded on entry into Year 9 and Year 12 and are designed to further develop skills and talents during their time at Stamford. All TADA and Sports Scholars are ambassadors for sport and are expected to contribute fully to the sporting life of the school throughout their time at Stamford.

We have the highest expectations of our scholarship students, challenging each of them to fulfil their potential in all their activities. Scholarships are for students that have a particular passion or talent that they wish to pursue throughout and beyond their education.

How to Apply

Simply download the relevant application form from the list, fill it in and return it to us at admissions@stamfordschool.org.uk.


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Our Admissions team will then be in contact to follow up on your application.

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