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Applications for our 2026 Scholarships open on Friday, 1 November 2024.

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Elevating Potential

Saint Kentigern Boys' School is committed to providing academic, all-round, and music scholarships to boys in Years 7-8 at our Senior School. We include boys who are not currently enrolled at our school. To secure these prestigious awards, candidates must successfully navigate our scholarship examinations.
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For Extraordinary Boys

We reach out to a spectrum of young, curious minds from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate excellence in academics, performing arts, and sports or possess all-round talents. We would love to hear from boys who resonate with our values and carry a positive attitude about their future, their contributions to the school and broader community.

Eligibility & Duration

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or hold New Zealand residency to be considered for a scholarship. Our scholarships commence from Year 7 and extend over two years, contingent upon the student's commitment and positive attitude towards school life.

Explore our Boys’ School Scholarships

We offer a variety of scholarships tailored to various talents, interests and strengths. 

Alison All-Round Scholarship
Alumni Jubilee Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship
Geoff Burgess Music Scholarship
JC Chalmers Academic Scholarship

Alison All-Round Scholarship

Presented to a boy entering Year 7 who demonstrates excellence in academics, sports, and cultural fields.

Alumni Jubilee Scholarship and Alumni Scholarship

A unique opportunity for students with a family connection to former Saint Kentigern students.

Geoff Burgess Music Scholarship

This coveted scholarship is awarded to a boy entering Year 7 after an audition with the Boys’ School Director of Music and an interview with the Principal of the Boys’ School.

JC Chalmers Academic Scholarship

This distinguished award primarily focuses on a student's performance in the scholarship examinations.

Key Boys’ School Scholarship Dates for 2026

  • Scholarship applications open Friday, 1 November 2024.
  • Applications close date TBC March 2025.
  • Scholarship examinations TBC March 2025.
  • After examination day, results will be reviewed by our Heads of Departments and the Scholarship Panel. Shortlisted candidates are invited to attend an interview with the Scholarship Panel in terms two and three. 
  • All applicants, successful or unsuccessful  will be notified of the outcome via email. 

Scholarship Timeline

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Contact Us 

For more information about our scholarships, please feel free to reach out to

Vanessa Hutt
Boys’ School Admissions Manager
skbs_admissions@saintkentigern.com
Phone 09 520 7696