Recognising excellence in academics, the arts and sport
For young minds who never stop asking why
For young musicians, performers, artists and debaters
For young athletes who compete at a high level
Registration closes 23 November 2026 · Exam on campus in Bhopal
Our Admissions team will send you the application form and guide you through each step.
Our Admissions team will be in touch soon with the application form and the next steps towards the scholarship exam.
In the meantime, please visit shrewsburyindia.in to learn more about the School, our history, heritage and values.
Scholarships of up to 100% of tuition fees, each awarded on merit through the same transparent process
Every award looks at what your child has already achieved, how they perform on the day of the scholarship exam, and how they come across in a conversation with our Senior Leadership Team. The scholarships are named for Charles Darwin, Sir Philip Sidney and Shri Hari Mohan Gupta, three figures who shaped the School and its founding family.
For curiosity, rigour and the habit of asking why
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For music, drama, dance, art, writing and debate
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For discipline, teamwork and spirit at a high level
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For pupils who show intellectual curiosity, rigour and the habit of asking why
Charles Darwin studied at Shrewsbury School from 1818 to 1825, before the observations that led to On the Origin of Species. His statue stands outside the School's original building in Shrewsbury, and our own Darwin statue links the Bhopal campus to that legacy.
Darwin's genius was not speed or memory alone. It was the discipline to observe closely, the courage to question accepted ideas, and the patience to test a hunch until the evidence was clear. The Darwin Scholarship looks for young minds with that same temperament.
A Darwin Scholar takes an active part in academic life at Shrewsbury India: taking on stretch work, contributing to societies and competitions, and inspiring curiosity in others.
For pupils who excel in the arts, music, drama, debate, leadership or service
Sir Philip Sidney entered Shrewsbury School in 1564 and became the model Renaissance all-rounder: poet, critic, diplomat and soldier. In The Defence of Poesy he argued that the arts move people to feel, to imagine and to act well, a conviction at the heart of the stage, studio and concert hall at Shrewsbury India.
Sidney is also remembered for his character. Wounded in battle in 1586, he is said to have passed his water to a dying soldier whose need he judged greater than his own. Talent joined to kindness and courage is what this scholarship looks for.
A Sidney Scholar takes a leading part in the arts at Shrewsbury India: productions, concerts, exhibitions, debating and House events.
For pupils who compete at a high level and show discipline, teamwork and spirit
The HMG Sports Scholarship is named for Shri Hari Mohan Gupta, whose vision brought the Shrewsbury tradition to India, and is awarded through JSWS (Jagran Social Welfare Society), the society that founded the School. It reflects the belief that character is built on the field as much as in the classroom.
Sport is designed into daily life across our 150-acre residential campus, and it carries forward some of Shrewsbury's proudest traditions, from rowing on the River Severn to the Hunt, often described as the oldest cross-country running club in the world. The HMG Scholarship makes sure the most talented young athletes can grow in that setting, whatever their means.
An HMG Scholar represents Shrewsbury India in school teams and inter-school competition, and acts as an ambassador for the School's sporting life.
All three scholarships use the same weighting, giving a final score out of 100. Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship and are assessed separately in each.
Certificates and evidence already earned, sent with the application
How your child performs on the day, on campus in Bhopal
A conversation with a panel of senior staff
The interview also considers how your child would take to residential life, and the six Shrewsbury virtues that every award looks for: Wisdom, Integrity, Courage, Kindness, Self-Mastery and Spirit.
| Achievements (25%) | Scholarship exam (50%) | Interview (25%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | Report cards, olympiads, competitions, research or projects | Written papers in English, Mathematics and reasoning | Curiosity, clarity of thought, love of learning |
| Sidney | Graded exams, awards, performances, publications, leadership roles | Audition, portfolio review or live performance | Creative intent, commitment, contribution to community |
| HMG | Selections, medals, rankings, coach references | Sport-specific trial and fitness assessment | Attitude, discipline, teamwork, balance with academics |
There are two rounds. Results are released seven days after the exam, and an offer stays open for one month from the result date.
An offer that is not accepted, with the fee deposit paid, by its validity date will lapse and may be offered to another applicant.
Our Admissions team will guide your family through every step
Scholarships cover up to 100% of tuition fees. They do not cover boarding, meals, uniform, trips or other charges unless stated in the offer letter.
Awards are reviewed each year. Continuation depends on sustained academic standing, conduct and an active contribution in the area of the award.
Scholarships are open to young people applying for admission to Shrewsbury International School India for the 2027–28 academic year, in the year groups set out in the admissions calendar. Our Admissions team can confirm the right year group for your child.
Yes. Each scholarship is assessed separately, and a pupil holds only one award.
Yes. Pupils who sat Round 1 without an offer may also apply again in Round 2.
No. Scholarships apply to tuition fees only.
No. It is reviewed each year against the continuation criteria.
On campus in Bhopal, on the exam dates for your round. The interview is scheduled during or just after the exam window.
Share a few details and the scholarship your child is interested in. Our Admissions team will send you the application form and help you plan for the scholarship exam.
Round 1: registration closes 23 November 2026, exam on 28 and 29 November 2026
Round 1 scholarship exam: 28 and 29 November 2026
Our Admissions team will be in touch soon with the application form and the next steps towards the scholarship exam.
In the meantime, please visit shrewsburyindia.in to learn more about the School, our history, heritage and values.
