SCHOLARSHIPS
King’s School offers Academic and Music scholarships each year, largely for those boys who would not otherwise be able to attend the school.
YEAR 7 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
King’s School Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to the first placed boy in the entrance examinations up to the value of $21,900 per year (75% of tuition fees), tenable for 2 years (Year 7 and 8).
John R Morris Scholarship
Awarded up to the value of $14,600 per year (50% of tuition fees), tenable for 2 years (Year 7 and 8).
Eric and Winsome Calder Scholarship
Awarded up to the value of $7,300 per year (25% of tuition fees), tenable for 2 years (Year 7 and 8).
King’s School Old Boys’ Association Scholarship
Awarded to a boy who demonstrates all-round ability in academics, arts and sport and would not otherwise be able to attend the school. Awarded up to the value of $14,600 per year (50% of tuition fees), tenable for 2 years (Year 7 and 8).
Year 7, 2026 Academic Scholarship Application Form (click here)
Applications Close: 5.00pm Wednesday 19 February 2025
Scholarship Testing: Tuesday 25 February 2025 (morning)
Year 7, 2026 Academic Scholarship Information (click here)
YEAR 7 MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
King’s School Foundation John Henley Music Scholarship
Candidates must have reached at least Music Grade 4 or similar proficiency. Awarded up to the value of $14,600 per year (50% of tuition fees), tenable for 2 years (Year 7 and 8).
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Year 7, 2026 Music Scholarship Application Form (click here)
Applications Close: 5:00pm Wednesday 19 February 2025
John Henley Music Scholarship Auditions: Tuesday 25 February 2025 (afternoon)
YEAR 7 ENDEAVOUR SCHOLARSHIPS
There are four Endeavour Scholarships offered to Māori or Pacific Island students each year. Tenable for 7 years (Years 7 and 8 at King’s School, followed by Years 9-13 at King’s College). These are financial aid scholarships that include tuition fees, uniform allowance and other expenses. The level of contribution will be independently assessed and based on the current financial position of the family.
For further information on these Scholarships (click here)
Year 7, 2026 Endeavour Scholarship Application Form (click here)
Applications Close: 5:00pm Wednesday 7 May 2025
Scholarship Testing: Tuesday 13 May 2025
Confidential School Report Form (click here)
YEAR 5 BUCHANAN CHARITABLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a boy who demonstrates all-round ability in academics, arts and sport, who would not otherwise be able to attend the school. Offered annually for entry in Year 5, tenable for nine years. (Years 5 – 8 at King’s School followed by Years 9 – 13 at King’s College).
This is a financial aid scholarship that includes tuition fees, uniform allowance and other expenses. The level of contribution will be independently assessed and based on the current financial position of the family.
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Year 5, 2026 Buchanan Charitable Trust Scholarship Application Form (click here)
Applications Close: 5:00pm Wednesday 7 May 2025
Assessment Day: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Confidential School Report Form (click here)
