Philanthropy

Fostering deeper connections through philanthropy.

Over the years, philanthropy has become an essential part of The Saint Kentigern Alumni Association. For those of us who have enjoyed a Saint Kentigern education, we have come to appreciate and value the benefit of an independent school. We are proud to be a part of this special community and have a vision that Saint Kentigern should remain at the forefront of education in New Zealand, excelling in all our endeavours from Preschool through to graduation from the College.

Large organisations like Saint Kentigern thrive when all affiliated groups work together towards a common goal. Over the years, funds have been thoughtfully allocated to support both students and facilities, enhancing opportunities through scholarships and capital grants.

Many students have received financial support through generous contributions, and the campuses have benefitted from substantial grants. Our aim is to further develop these efforts, ensuring that future generations come to appreciate the advantages of a Saint Kentigern education.

Scholarships

Each year, scholarships are made available for students with a family connection to Saint Kentigern. Recipients must be the child or have a family connection to an Alumni, and these scholarships cover a percentage of tuition fees.

Saint Kentigern College

Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship is for a boy or girl to enter in Year 9 at the College. Applications generally close in late March of each year. All applicants must sit a scholarship exam in early April.

Saint Kentigern Boys’ School

Alumni Scholarship

There are two scholarships available for boys entering Year 7 at the Boys’ School. Applications generally close in late March of each year. All applicants must sit a scholarship exam in late March or early April.

Saint Kentigern Girls’ School

Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship is for a girl entering Year 7 at the Girls’ School.

Grants

Supporting Brilliant Initiatives: Generous contributions have been essential in funding key Saint Kentigern activities, enabling the completion of capital projects, providing travel assistance for sports and co-curricular teams, supporting staff, and enhancing leavers’ activities across each campus. This support has allowed campuses to complete projects more efficiently and offer students a wide range of enriching activities.

Without the generous support of the Association, each of the campuses would not have been able to complete the capital works on several projects as quickly as they were able to or been able to take part in a large and varied number of activities.

Examples of these grants have been:

Saint Kentigern College - Old Boys’ Sports Centre Saint Kentigern Boys’ School – Jubilee Sports Centre Saint Kentigern College – Rowing Pontoon Saint Kentigern College – Weights Room Saint Kentigern Girls’ School – Playground Trips – Southern Skies Netball Tour, UK Literary Tour, Classics Tour to Europe, Touch Rugby Tour, Pipe Band competition. If you would like to contribute to the ongoing support that the Saint Kentigern Foundation provides to the Saint Kentigern community, we encourage you to visit

The Saint Kentigern Foundation