
Scholarship FAQs
We are frequently asked a number of questions regarding scholarships and hope any queries you have will be answered here.
Please read the Scholarship FAQs for information on scholarship requirements, procedures and terms and conditions. NB: Supporting documents are required to be uploaded at the time the scholarship application is submitted, please have them ready. Applications received without correct supporting documentation will not be considered.
Scholarships are listed by year level.
Use button below to apply:
The Year 7 Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded for 3 years and provides between 25% – 50% of tuition fees. Available to new or current students, applicants are required to sit the scholarship examination and to provide a curriculum vitae.
Applications are invited from new and current Māori and Pasifika students who seek a Marsden education, with entry at any level from Years 7 to 13. Providing between 25% – 50% tuition fees over the duration of her time at Marsden, this Scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Principal. Apply using the Scholarship application button above.
The Year 9 Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded for 5 years and provides between 25% – 50% of tuition fees. Available to new or current students, applicants are required to sit the scholarship examination and to provide a curriculum vitae.
The Year 9 Cultural Excellence or Sporting Excellence Scholarship is awarded for at least 3 years and provides between 25% – 50% of tuition fees. Available to new or current students, applicants are required to sit the scholarship examination and to provide a curriculum vitae.
In addition
The Marsden Old Girls' Association offers a Scholarship to girls who are daughters, granddaughters or great-granddaughters of Old Girls wishing to enter Year 9. This Scholarship provides 50% of tuition fees (excluding GST) over 3 years. Available to new or current students, applicants are required to sit the scholarship examination and to provide a curriculum vitae.
Marsden Karori offers Excellence in Sports scholarships to girls not currently attending Marsden who are considering entry in Years 10 to 13. If you have a proven record in netball, football, rowing, tennis or hockey and would like a Marsden education click here for more information. Consideration may be given to students excelling in other codes.
Please note the Excellence in Sports Scholarship uses a separate application form, please go to the Excellence in Sports Scholarship page to apply.
This scholarship is available to girls not currently attending Marsden School and provides between 25% – 50% of tuition fees for 3 years (Year 11) and 2 years (Year 12). Applicants are required to provide a curriculum vitae.
The Helen Davidson Award (Senior School Scholarship) may be awarded to girls entering into Year 12 who are not currently students at Marsden. Providing between 25% – 50% tuition fees over 2 years, this Scholarship is awarded on the basis of an application to the Principal.
Awarded by the Old Girls' Association on the basis of performance at the annual Betty Swainson Memorial Concert, this Scholarship assists with Music Tuition. Marsden students in Years 7 to 12, learning music outside the School as well as those learning at Marsden are eligible. Please contact Mrs Marian Campbell, Director of Music.
Please read the Scholarship FAQs for information on scholarship requirements and procedures.
Additional scholarships may be offered at the Principal's discretion.
We are frequently asked a number of questions regarding scholarships and hope any queries you have will be answered here.
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