Tonbridge School

Academic Scholarships
Some 21 academic scholarships are awarded each year to boys joining the school at 13+. The top academic award, the Ainslie Scholarship, may have a value up to 50% of the school fee. The other academic scholarships may have a value up to 10%, though the value of any scholarship awarded.

Music Scholarships
Each year Music Scholarships are awarded to boys joining the school at both 13+ and 16+. Typically around twelve such scholarships are awarded, mostly to boys joining in Year 9. These scholarships may have a value of up to 10% of the fee, although some Music Scholarships may have higher values. Those who come close to scholarship standard may be awarded a Music Exhibition, which offers the free tuition on two instruments. Around six music exhibitions are awarded each year.

Cowdrey Scholarships
Three or more Scholarships will be offered for award each year, for entry to the school at age 13, to boys of character and integrity who display both sporting excellence and sportsmanship in at least one of the main school team games: rugby, cricket, hockey and football. These scholarships will have a value of up to 10% of the school fee.

Art Scholarships
Up to three Art Scholarships are offered for award each year to candidates of suitable quality. These scholarships will have a value of up to 10% of the school fee and may be supplemented through a bursary, by any amount up to the full school fee, if assessment of the parents' means indicates a need. An Art Award may be held in addition to an Academic, Music, Cowdrey, Drama or Design, Technology and Engineering Award. Candidates will be asked to come to Tonbridge for interview and practical assessment in late January or early February.

Drama Scholarships
Up to three Drama Scholarships are offered for award each year to candidates of suitable quality. These scholarships will have a value of up to 10% of the school fee.

Design, Technology & Engineering Scholarships
Up to three Design, Technology & Engineering Scholarships are offered for award each year to candidates of suitable quality. These scholarships will have a value of up to 10% of the school fee and may be supplemented through a bursary, by any amount up to the full school fee, if assessment of the parents' means indicates a need. Any Design, Technology and Engineering Award may be held in addition to an Academic, Music, Art, Drama or Cowdrey Award.