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Years 11–13 Foundation Sports and Cultural Scholarship Application Form

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The College Board offers Middle School and Senior College scholarships annually.

Academic tuition fee reductions are available to students of outstanding sport or cultural ability, supported by sound academic progress. These scholarships are offered to incoming students in Years 11, 12 and 13 who are not currently attending St Andrew’s College.

Form of Scholarship

All scholarships represent a subsidy on tuition fees. The amount of fee reduction will depend on the all-round or specific qualities of the applicant and will be offered in writing by the Head of Secondary School.

There is no charge to apply for a sporting or cultural scholarship. However, a $1500 acceptance fee applies if an offer of enrolment is made for 2027. This fee applies to all students entering the Secondary School, including scholarship recipients.

Successful candidates for cultural scholarships in Music will be expected to take Music as a subject as part of their academic programme in Years 12 and 13.

The College’s decision regarding the awarding of sporting or cultural scholarships is final.

Targeted Sports

Winter: rugby, netball, basketball, hockey, football
Summer: cricket, tennis

Please note:

In order to apply for a St Andrew’s College Scholarship, you must also complete the Application for Admission Form by clicking here, if you have not already done so.
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

Years 11–13 Foundation Sports and Cultural Scholarship Applications for entry in 2027 close on Sunday 16 August 2026.

Submission Process

Please note there are two components to the application submission:

The Application Form (located below on this page)
The Video Submission

The video submission is your opportunity to showcase your sporting or cultural ability. For sport this should be no longer than two minutes, and for cultural this should be no longer than five minutes.

Video Upload Checklist:

1. File format must be .MOV or .mp4

2. File size must be no larger than 100 MB.

3. File name must follow this format:

StudentFirstNameStudentLastName_SupportingEvidenceType

E.g.: JaneDoe_Sport.MOV or JohnDoe_Cultural.mp4

Please click here to upload your Video Submission by Sunday 16 August 2026.

Interview

All shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview on [TBC]. The time of the interview will be advised by the Registrar. A staff member of the College may also observe the applicant’s performance in their strongest sport or cultural discipline.

A questionnaire will be sent to shortlisted applicants to complete prior to the interview and will be discussed during the interview.

Review of Scholarships

All scholarships are reviewed annually. Scholarship holders are expected to demonstrate positive conduct and contribute to the academic and co-curricular life of the College.

Timeline

Sunday 16 August 2026 – Years 11–13 Foundation Scholarship applications close
[TBC] – Years 11–13 Foundation Scholarship interviews completed
Wednesday 21 October 2026 – Years 11–13 Foundation Sports and Cultural Scholarship offers made
Friday 23 October 2026 – Years 11–13 Foundation Sports and Cultural Scholarship offers confirmed

Years 11–13 Foundation Sports and Cultural Scholarship Application Form

For students entering Years 11, 12 or 13. (To be completed by scholarship applicant).

Applicant's Details:

Last Name:

First Name:

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy):

Gender:

Male

Female

Address:

Current School:

Current Year Level:

Parents/Caregivers' Details:

Father's Name (in full):

Address:

Email:

Telephone (home):

Father's Occupation:

Business Address:

Business Telephone:

Mobile:

Mother's Name (in full):

Address:

Email:

Telephone (home):

Mother's Occupation:

Business Address:

Business Telephone:

Mobile:

Sporting Activities

We are interested in your sporting interests and achievements, either as an individual or in a team, over the past two years. Include your position/role in the team, where applicable, and any representative achievements and relevant leadership positions.

Sport, Level of Achievement and Details (e.g. Representative Team), and Position:

Sport, Level of Achievement and Details (e.g. Representative Team,) and Position:

Sporting prizes you have won over last two years:

Sport team(s) that you are currently playing for:

Cultural Activites

We are interested in your cultural interests and achievements, either as an individual or in a group, over the past two years. Include your position/role, where applicable, and any other achievements and relevant leadership positions.

Cultural Activity, Level of Achievement and Details (e.g. Music Grades):

Cultural prizes you have won over the last two years:

Academic

National Certificate of Educational Achievement

If you have already been assessed at NCEA Level 1, please upload a copy of your results.

Subjects:

Endorsement:

Academic prizes you have won over last two years:

Interests outside of your School – Please briefly tell us about any particular interests you have, including clubs or organisations to which you belong.

Why St Andrew’s College? Should you win a Scholarship, why do you think you would like to attend St Andrew’s College?

Other Information Is there any other information which you feel may be relevant to this application?

Independent Reference

- Please supply the name of a person whom we may approach if necessary for an independent reference.

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Parent/Guardian's Full Name (digital signature):

Parent/Guardian's Email (to receive a copy of your form submission):*

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