Scholarships 

Selwyn House School is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2026 school year.

Middle Years Academic Scholarship (Year 5)

Girls starting in Year 5 during the 2026 school year are eligible to apply for the Middle Years Academic Scholarship. The scholarship is valid for consecutive years 5–8.

All applicants are required to sit the academic examination. External applicants must submit a completed application for enrolment.

Scholarships for Years 6 and 7

Girls starting in Year 6 or Year 7 during the 2026 school year are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:

  • All Rounder
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Sport

Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of three consecutive years.

All applicants for these scholarships are required to sit the academic examination.

In addition to the academic exam, applicants applying for the Sport, Music or Performing Arts scholarships may be asked to attend a separate audition or interview at the school. Sports scholarship applicants may submit a video with their application.

Individual results of all examinations and auditions will remain confidential to the school. Internal and external applicants are asked to complete the same scholarship application. External applicants must submit a completed application for enrolment.

Senior Years Academic Scholarship (Year 7)

Girls starting in Year 7 during the 2026 school year are eligible to apply for the Senior Years Academic Scholarship. The scholarship is valid for consecutive years 7–8.

All applicants are required to sit the academic examination. External applicants must submit a completed application for enrolment.

Performing Arts, Music and Sport Scholarship Criteria

Sport Scholarship

  • High individual performances in at least 2 CPSSA or other regional and/or national sports events (Triathlon,  Duathlon, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country);
  • High performance in at least one team sport;
  • Potential in other areas.

Music Scholarship

  • Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum of Grade III of Royal Schools’ Music or equivalent
  • Potential in other areas.

Performing Arts (Theatre, Drama, Dance)

  • Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum of three years of lessons in their preferred dance style or drama/theatre.
  • Potential in other areas.

2026 Scholarship Application (PDF)

Important Dates & Information

  • All complete scholarship applications must be received by 4pm, Friday 9 May 2025. No late applications will be accepted.
    Please note that for prospective applicants (external applicants), a completed enrolment application must be received by the scholarship application deadline to be eligible to apply for a scholarship. 
  • The academic exam for all scholarship applicants is held on Saturday 24 May 2025.*
  • Auditions for applicants of the Music, Performing Arts, and Sports scholarships are held on Saturday 24 May 2025.*
  • Scholarship interviews are scheduled to be held on Saturday 24 May 2025.*
  • Scholarships will be offered on Wednesday 11 June 2025 and acceptance is required by Friday 13 June 2025.
  • Scholarship are open to both current (internal) and prospective (external) applicants.

*Please note the exam, audition and interview dates are subjects to change. Confirmation or any necessary changes will be communicated directly with the applicants.

Scholarships & Enrolments

Please contact Enrolments Co-ordinator Leanne Glasson for more information enrolments@selhouse.school.nz about the scholarship or enrolment process.

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