City of London School for Girls Scholarships

City of London School for Girls offers academic scholarships by merit, with specific scholarship routes at 11+ and 16+. The school is a selective independent day school based in the City of London; scholarships are awarded for outstanding merit and promise and may be available at non-standard intake points.

At 11+ the school offers music scholarships: applicants must be successful in the CEM assessment and typically offer at least one instrument (or voice) at Grade 6 standard (lower grade may be considered for unusual instruments). Shortlisted 11+ candidates are invited to an audition and interview after the entrance exams in January.

Scholarships at this level are valid for five years and can be re-applied for in the sixth form. At 16+ scholarships are offered in music, drama, art and sport. Music scholars should be Grade 8 on an instrument and will be asked to submit recordings; drama and art scholars are expected to choose those subjects at A level (drama applicants submit a short monologue; art applicants submit a portfolio).

Sports scholars should demonstrate high-level competitive involvement and submit video evidence. Shortlisted 16+ applicants will be invited to live auditions and interviews.