Scholarships

A scholarship offers a qualifying young girl an opportunity to further develop her education, nurture her talents and reach her full potential with support from the St Margaret’s College Foundation.

Scholarships

A range of domestic and international scholarships are available for our Middle, Senior and boarding schools.

To apply for a scholarship, applicants must first complete an enrolment application. 

If your daughter is already enrolled, please log in to your parent dashboard to apply.

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Middle School scholarships

Middle School scholarship applications for 2025 are now closed.

 

Senior School scholarships

Senior School scholarship applications for 2025 are now open. These scholarships are available to all new students entering the College in Year 11, 12 and 13. The closing date for applications is Friday 23 August 2024 at 4:00pm.

Scholarships are offered to students who will benefit and grow in our environment, and who will in return represent the College with pride and College spirit.

  • Year 11

    We offer a limited number of Year 11 scholarships. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate a high level of achievement and motivation, be willing to participate in all aspects of school life and make a significant contribution to the culture and wider life of the school.

    Scholarships are awarded to students who display outstanding ability in one of the following categories. These scholarships provide up to a 50% remission of tuition fees for three years from Year 11 onwards.

    • Academic scholarship
    • Performing arts scholarship
    • Sporting scholarship

    Boarding scholarships
    Scholarships are awarded to recipients who display outstanding overall excellence including strong academic ability, together with active involvement in leadership, cultural, sporting and community interests. A boarding scholarship provides up to a 50% remission of boarding fees for three years from Year 11 onwards.  

    Apply here

  • Year 12

    We offer a limited number of Year 12 scholarships. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate a high level of achievement and motivation, be willing to participate in all aspects of school life and make a significant contribution to the culture and wider life of the school.

    Scholarships are awarded to students who display outstanding ability in one of the following categories. These scholarships provide up to a 50% remission of tuition fees for two years from Year 12 onwards.

    • Academic scholarship
    • Performing arts scholarship
    • Sporting scholarship

    International Baccalaureate Claudia Wysocki Scholarship
    Scholarships are awarded to motivated students who display outstanding academic ability. The International Baccalaureate Claudia Wysocki Scholarship provides up to a 50% remission of tuition fees for two years from Year 12.

    Boarding scholarships
    Scholarships are awarded to recipients who display outstanding overall excellence, including strong academic ability, together with active involvement in leadership, cultural, sporting and community interests. A boarding scholarship provides up to a 50% remission of boarding fees for two years from Year 12 onwards. 

    Apply here

  • Year 13

    We offer a limited number of Year 13 scholarships. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate a high level of achievement and motivation, be willing to participate in all aspects of school life and make a significant contribution to the culture and wider life of the school.

    Scholarships are awarded to students who display outstanding ability in one of the following categories. These scholarships provide up to a 50% remission of tuition fees for one year for Year 13.

    • Academic scholarship
    • Performing arts scholarship
    • Sporting scholarship

    Boarding scholarships
    Scholarships are awarded to recipients who display outstanding overall excellence, including strong academic ability, together with active involvement in leadership, cultural, sporting and community interests. A boarding scholarship provides up to a 50% remission of boarding fees for one year for Year 13. 

    Apply here

  • SMC Old Girls Association Fees Assisted Scholarship

    To apply for this scholarship, please download the application form.

    Download application form

Further information on applying for scholarships

  • Only New Zealand citizens or permanent residents can apply for and receive a Senior School scholarship.
  • Students not already enrolled for 2025 must complete an online enrolment form, including submitting a copy of your daughter’s birth certificate or passport, a recent photograph, and a $200 enrolment fee.
  • There is no scholarship application fee.
  • Scholarship applications will only be accepted via online submission.
  • You may apply for more than one scholarship; however, only one scholarship may be awarded per student.
  • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
  • Applications that do not have a supporting enrolment application will not be accepted.
  • Further communication, including dates for the examination, sports workshop, performing arts auditions and interviews for shortlisted applicants will be sent directly to each applicant following receiving a completed application.
  • Sister concessions will not apply to scholarship recipients. 

If you have questions about scholarships, contact our Admissions team

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