The King's Scholarships and Bursary programme is designed to foster the pursuit of excellence outlined in the College motto, 'Virtus Pollet' and to ensure a wide cross-section of entry, reflecting New Zeland society as a whole. Scholarships and bursaries are available each year, largely for those who would not otherwise be able to attend the College.

Aspire Scholarships

The Aspire Scholarship is for students from low-medium income families who would like to attend a New Zealand private secondary school. The scholarship contributes up to $15,000 per year for private secondary school fees and up to $1,500 per year for course-related costs.

Application Form - Aspire 2012
Application Guidelines - Aspire 2012
Frequently Asked Questions - Aspire 2012
Information Sheet - Aspire 2012

Endeavour Scholarships

Four awards are made annually for entry at Year 7 and are offered to Maori and Pacific Island boys...View Brochure: Endeavour Scholarship

Please note that contact details on form should read that any inquiries should be addressed to Kirsty Higgs on Phone 520-7774 or email on k.higgs@kings.school.nz

These are financial aid scholarships that include tuition fees, uniform allowances and other expenses. The level of parental contribution will be independently assessed and based on the current financial position of the family.

Stride Scholarship

Mr Stride, a King’s College Old Collegian, has generously created a scholarship for King’s School boys, who are entering the College, but demonstrate a need for financial support.

Each scholarship is valued at 50% of the annual tuition fees.

There will be one scholarship offered each year.

Where there are more candidates than scholarships available, both need and the merit of the individual candidate will be taken into account.

Applications for the Stride Scholarship should be made to the Admissions Director,
King’s College.

Mr Mark Kennelly
The Admissions Director
King's College
PO Box 22 012
Otahuhu, 1640
Phone (09) 276 0677
Email: Mark Kennelly

Please note that all Scholarships and/or Bursary Awards are subject to annual review and may be withdrawn where performance is unsatisfactory.

ALL Scholarship or Bursary applications must be accompanied by an
Application for Admission to King's College form.

Boys entering Year 9

Academic Scholarships

Four Academic Scholarships are awarded for boys starting in Year 9. The primary criterion for these awards is the student's performance in the College's Scholarship exams held in May each year. Each Academic Scholarship covers 50% of the College's tuition fees for up to four years.

Music Scholarships & Bursaries

Candidates for these awards will be auditioned by the Director of Music and will need to show proficiency (Grade 4 or better) in one or more instruments. The Music Scholarship covers 50% tuition fees for up to four years. Music Bursaries cover 25% tuition fees for up to four years and are subject to family means-testing. All candidates for Music Scholarships and Bursaries are expected to sit the College Entrance Exams, but need not sit the Academic Scholarship Exams. They will also be expected to take an active and willing part in performance music at the College.

Boarding Bursaries

Two boarding bursaries are awarded annually. These awards cover 100% boarding fees for up to four years and will be given to boys with strong all-round ability. These awards are subject to family means-testing. All candidates for Boarding Bursaries are expected to sit the College Entrance Examinations, but need not sit the Academic Scholarship Exams.

NOTE:
For rural boarding parents and students: a Boarding Bursary is available from the Ministry of Education for those rural students whose home is 4.8 kilometres from the nearest school or the nearest bus stop.

Applications must be made to the Ministry not to the College. Full details are available on the Ministry website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/gbb

LV Bruce Bursaries for Sons of Old Collegians

Funds are available to assist sons of Old Collegians in cases where there is financial need. These bursaries contribute up to $6000 per annum for up to two years with the option to renew for a further year. All candidates for LV Bruce Bursaries are expected to sit the College Entrance Examinations, but need not sit the Academic Scholarship Exams.

We hope to be able to confirm offers by 01 June 2010.

Please note that all those sitting the Scholarship Exam in May each year will be expected to pay a $100 processing fee.

Students entering Year 10 and Above

1. Senior Bursaries

   These awards are for students with significant all-round ability and who would be unable to attend King's College without financial assistance.
   
   The KCOCA Senior Bursary contributing up to $7,500 per annum towards the College's fees for students entering King's in Year 12.
   
   The KCOCA Gibbons Award contributing up to $7,500 per annum towards the College's fees for students entering King's at or above Year 11.
   
   The Middlemore Bursary for girl boarders entering the College in Year 12. This award covers 50% of the College's tuition fees for two years.
   
   The Taylor Bursary for day girl students. This award covers 50% of the College's tuition fees for two years.
   
   Old Collegian Bursaries contributing contributing up to $7,500 per annum towards the College's fees for two years.




2. Music Scholarships and Bursaries

   Performance Music Awards contributing up to 50% of the College tuition fees.
   
   Candidates for these awards will be auditioned by the Director of Music and they will be expected to demonstrate proficiency on at least two instruments and to perform to at least Grade 7 level in their principal instrument. Successful candidates will be expected to take a significant role in performance music at the College. The level of assistance is according to demonstrated need.
   
   The KCOCA Chapel Music Bursary contributing up to $6500 towards the College's fees is awarded to a year 12 student who is an outstanding musician and who will make a significant contribution to the life of the Chapel.




3. Sports Bursaries

   There are a number of bursaries available for students with exceptional all-round ability and who otherwise would be unable to attend the College. These may be awarded to students entering at any level. The extent of these awards depends on the funds available and clearly demonstrated need.

Applications must be in by the first day of Term 3
We hope to be able to confirm offers by the beginning of Term 4.

Applications for any of the above awards should be made on the official entry form obtainable either by clicking on the links below or from The Admissions Director
The Admissions Director
King's College
PO Box 22 012
Otahuhu, 1640
Phone (09) 276 0677

Please note that ALL Scholarship or Bursary applications must be accompanied by an
Application for Admission to King's College form.

Please note that all Scholarships and/or Bursary Awards are subject to annual review and may be withdrawn where performance is unsatisfactory.

LINKS:
Year 9 Scholarships and Bursaries Application Form (pdf)
Year 10 and above: Scholarships and Bursaries Application Form (pdf)
Year 12 Girls Scholarships and Bursaries (pdf)