Sixth Form Scholarships at King's Ely, a Private Day and Boarding Sixth Form School near Cambridge, in Ely.

King's Ely sixth form

Scholarships

We believe it is our duty to ensure the continuation of excellence in the school by the designation of awards to talented pupils.

Three Sixth Form Students in the Old Palace at King's Ely, a Private Sixth Form near Cambridge, in Ely.

Three Sixth Form Students in the Old Palace at King's Ely, a Private Sixth Form near Cambridge, in Ely.

Pupils can apply for a maximum of two scholarships/awards.

* The deadline for Scholarship applications is Friday 16th October 2026
Scholarship Assessment Dates 

Assessments of all candidates who have applied for scholarships take place on the following dates:

Academic: Saturday 14th November 2026 (08:30 - 14:00)

Art: Tuesday 10th November 2026 (8:30 - 13:45)

Drama/Dance: Friday 13th November 2026 (08:30 - 15:30)

Music: Friday 13th November 2026 (8:30 - 15:30)

Sport: Friday 13th November 2026 (08:30 - 15:30)

STEM: Thursday 12th November 2026 (08:30 - 14:00)

For further details concerning assessments and scholarships, please contact the Admissions team: 01353 660707.

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Our Scholarship awards are up to 10% of the day tuition fee and are subject to satisfactory performance and behaviour, reviewed on an annual basis.

Bursary support may be available for Award holders whose families are unable to meet the remaining fees.

Award holders whose families are unable to meet the remaining fees may apply for bursary support (Financial assistance). We advise that pupils should apply for a maximum of two scholarships/awards.

We are delighted to receive applications from pupils for the following:

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)
  • Academic
  • Music
  • Sport
  • Drama
  • Art
  • Organ 
  • Choral Scholarships
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The combined value of any scholarships held cannot exceed 10% of the day tuition fee.

From time to time parent(s) of scholarship holders generously give up all or part of its financial value to benefit another pupil who needs assistance. In such a case the student retains the title and privileges of a scholar. 

Academic Scholarships

ACADEMIC GUIDANCE

ACADEMIC PRACTICE QUESTIONS

ACADEMIC APPLICATION FORM

STEM Scholarship

STEM GUIDANCE

STEM ASSESSMENT Overview

STEM Practice ASSESSMENT

STEM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Sport Scholarship

SPORT GUIDANCE

SPORT ASSESSMENT

SPORT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Music Scholarships 

MUSIC GUIDANCE

MUSIC ASSESSMENT

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

CHORAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Art Scholarship

ART GUIDANCE

ART ASSESSMENT

ART SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Drama Scholarship 

DRAMA GUIDANCE

DRAMA ASSESSMENT

DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Dance Scholarship 

DANCE GUIDANCE

DANCE ASSESSMENT

DANCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

 

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Two King's Ely Scholars Playing Hoop Trundle Outside Ely Cathedral, King's Ely is a Private Day and Boarding School near Cambridge, in Ely.

King's Ely Sixth Form Pupils doing the hoop trundle outside Ely Cathedral

  • PURPOSE
  • PRACTICE
  • PLACE
  • PEOPLE

To prepare each individual to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.

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To ensure every child feels that they are known, and receives an excellent academic education that inspires curiosity and intellectual adventure. 

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To give a sense of place and belonging to all our pupils, and to celebrate our unique environment and make the most of its ecological, historical, artistic, spiritual and economic resources.

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To create a genuinely diverse community, outward and forward-looking and with a shared purpose. To bring into this community the best teachers, pastoral and support staff and students, and to be a source of friends for life. 

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