Scholarships

A range of domestic and international scholarships are available for our Middle and Senior Schools.

Middle School scholarships

Middle School scholarship applications for 2024 are now open. Applications will close on Wednesday 10 May, at 4.00pm.

Middle School scholarships will be available to all new students entering Years 7 and 9 in 2024, and any current SMC students, moving into either Year 7 or Year 9 in 2024.

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

Year 7 scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to recipients who display outstanding overall excellence including strong academic ability, together with active involvement in cultural, sporting and community interests. Middle School Scholarships provide up to a 50% remission of tuition or boarding fees for four years from Year 7 onwards:

Middle School scholarship
Middle School boarding scholarship

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Year 9 scholarships

We have a limited number of Year 9 scholarships. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate a high level of achievement and motivation and 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 five years from Year 9 onwards:

Academic scholarship
Performing arts scholarship
Sporting scholarship
General Excellence
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. The General Excellence scholarships provides up to a 50% remission of tuition fees for five years from Year 9 onwards.
Boarding scholarship
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 five years from Year 9 onwards.
International scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to international students who display outstanding overall excellence including strong academic ability, along with active involvement in cultural, sporting and community interests.

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Senior School scholarships

Senior School scholarship applications will open in July 2023 for 2024 recipients.

Year 11 scholarships

To be advised
Year 12 scholarships

To be advised
Year 13 scholarships

To be advised

Further information on applying for scholarships

Only New Zealand citizens or permanent residents can apply and receive a Middle or Senior School scholarship. Only International students can apply for a Year 9 International Student scholarship.
Domestic students not already enrolled for 2024 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.
International students not already enrolled for 2024 must complete an international student online enrolment form. There is no scholarship application fee for the Middle School International scholarship.
Scholarship applications will only be accepted via online submission.
A separate application, including all supporting documentation, must be made for each scholarship applied for. 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.
Further communication including dates for the examination, sports workshop, performing arts auditions and interviews for shortlisted applicants will be sent directly to each applicant upon receiving a completed application.

If you have questions about scholarships, contact our Admissions team

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