Our Scholarships are available at 13+ and 16+
All Scholarships at Fettes are a mark of significant achievement. Our Assessment Days provide the opportunity for candidates to show off their talents and for us to see their passion and potential in their chosen subject.
Key Dates
Our seven Scholarships for 2026
Fettes Scholarships are available to internal and external candidates at 13+ (entering Third Form/Year 9/S3) and 16+ (entering Sixth Form/Year 12/S6). Full details can be found within each of our seven Scholarship brochures, including how and when to apply and what to expect on Assessment Day. They also give details of who to speak to if you have questions. Our Scholarships are awarded entirely based on merit and at the discretion of the Head. Please click on the images below to download the brochure.
13+ Scholarships:
The following Scholarships are assessed in January 2026 prior to entering our Third Form (Year 9/S3) in September 2026:
- Academic Scholarship
- All-Rounder Scholarship
- Art Scholarship
- Drama Scholarship
- Music Scholarship
- Piping and Snare Drumming Scholarship
- Sports Scholarship
16+ Scholarships:
The following Scholarships are assessed in November 2025 prior to entering Lower Sixth (Year 12/S6) in September 2026:
- Academic Scholarship
- Art Scholarship
- Music Scholarship
- Piping and Snare Drumming Scholarship
- Sports Scholarship
Entrance in 2026
We recommend early registration where possible. External candidates should complete the Registration Form and speak to our Registrar, or any member of our Admissions Team, prior to applying for a Scholarship at Fettes: admissions@fettes.com
"As a scholar, I am challenged and given opportunities outside of the school curriculum to further expand my knowledge and skills, such as Paramecium and the critical essay writing competition."Kinvara GAcademic Scholar at Fettes College
"Being a music scholar in Third Form has presented me with amazing musical opportunities and immense support from the music staff that I would otherwise have missed out on."Matthew J Music Scholar at Fettes