Scholarships

At Kingswood, merit-based scholarships are awarded based on excellence in a particular field, such as academics, sport, or culture (including music), or for overall achievement as an all-rounder.

Each year, we offer a limited number of merit-based scholarships to girls and boys of outstanding potential entering Grades 5, 6, 8 or 10.

We take a holistic approach to awarding merit-based scholarships. Beyond achievements, we consider character, potential and alignment with the values of Kingswood (Purpose, Promise, and Beliefs) ensuring each recipient is someone who will thrive and contribute meaningfully to both our school and the wider community.

Senior 2027 Merit-Based Scholarship Applications Open

Applications for Kingswood College’s 2027 Senior Merit-Based Scholarships are now open (Grade 8 – 10 only). Families are invited to submit applications using the steps below:

Step 1: Review Available Scholarships

Full details about the scholarships available and their criteria can be found here: Click here to download

Please note, these are senior scholarships only.

Step 2: Fill Out the Online Scholarship Application Form

Click Here: Scholarship Application Form

Closing date for applications: Friday, 30 January 2026

Important: Once you have submitted the online application form, all supporting documents must be emailed separately as part of your completed application.

Step 3: Send Supporting Documents

Once you have completed the online form, please send the following supporting documentation to admissions@kingswoodcollege.com to complete your application:

  1. The pupil’s 2025 final term school report
  2. A copy of the pupil’s birth certificate
  3. A recent colour photograph of the pupil
  4. A CV outlining the pupil’s extramural activities and achievements
  5. A motivational letter, written by the pupil in their own words and handwriting, explaining why they would like to join Kingswood College, their interests, and aspirations
  6. A reference letter from the pupil’s current Headmaster or Principal
  7. For Trevor Stewart Scholarship applicants only: a completed Financial Needs Assessment Form. 

Step 4: Assessments and Future Considerations

  • All Scholarship correspondence is done via e-mail and therefore if you have not received our email by Friday, 13 February 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment at Kingswood College in Makhanda on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. Candidates unable to attend in person should notify the College in advance to discuss possible alternatives.
  • Final selection of recipients will be notified no later than 30 March 2026 and will be required to accept or decline the offer in writing.

Guiding Principles

 Supporting scholarships and needs-based assistance at Kingswood:

Kingswood College, through the Merit-based Scholarships and Financial Needs-Based Assistance Programme seeks to attract extraordinary talent and character to the College, to materially and measurably improve the school, inspire good in those around them, adding to its culture and performance while at the same time offering a holistic, meaningful education to deserving recipients.

As a school and member of the educational community, Kingswood College is fully committed to:

  1. promoting our Methodist principles and teachings of John Wesley regarding the right use of privileges, strengths and blessings. They are gifts of God to be used for good. “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can”;
  2. upholding the constitutionally enshrined education rights of all our pupils, to empower them to reach as much of their potential as possible, by providing a comprehensive, well-rounded education in a joyous, Christian environment;
  3. nurturing moral, intellectual and civic virtues, preparing our pupils to become responsible, informed and engaged citizens of the global community, with a passion for lifelong learning; and
  4. redressing the inequities of the past with regard to educational opportunities for all children in South Africa.

We therefore recognise our need to serve the community and, where possible, to provide merit-based scholarships and financial needs-based assistance to pupils who will further our Purpose, Promise and Beliefs, bring levels of high excellence and have the opportunity to excel at the school and beyond.

Kingswood College is committed to assisting all applicants as best we can, in particular when a pupil and their family have shown a strong desire to be part of the Kingswood community or where it is clear the pupil will make a positive and lasting contribution to the school community.

Merit-Based Scholarships are awarded based on excellence in a particular field, such as academics, sport, or culture (including music), or for overall achievement as an all-rounder.

Each year, we offer a limited number of merit-based scholarships to girls and boys of outstanding potential entering Grades 5, 6, 8 or 10.

We take a holistic approach to awarding merit-based scholarships. Beyond achievements, we consider character, potential and alignment with the values of Kingswood – Purpose, Promise, and Belief – ensuring each recipient is someone who will thrive and contribute meaningfully to both our school and the wider community.

At Kingswood, we believe that a merit-based scholarship carries both opportunity and responsibility; and we therefore recognise our need to serve the community and, where possible, to provide merit-based scholarships to pupils who will further our moral values, bring levels of high excellence and have the opportunity to excel at the school and beyond. Our scholars are encouraged to embrace the privileges of their award not only as a means of personal growth and excellence but also as a way to enrich and uplift the Kingswood community through their example, leadership and participation.

To be considered, all merit-based scholarship candidates must complete the online application form, meet the entry requirements and sit the Kingswood entrance assessment (if applicable), giving every applicant a fair opportunity to showcase their talents.

At Kingswood, a merit-based scholarship is more than recognition — it’s the beginning of an extraordinary journey.

Discover your potential. Apply for a Kingswood Scholarship today.

 

Scholarship Application Timelines

  • Applications must be filled out online by the specified closing date.
  • Applications must ensure that all supporting documents are uploaded along with the application by the closing date to be eligible for consideration.
  • To identify the most promising candidates, Kingswood uses a holistic screening process to create a shortlist for scholarship consideration. This should include:
    • Academic performance assessment of current school reports
    • Entrance assessment results
    • Interviews and personal statements
    • Demonstration of excellence in sport, culture, music and or leadership
    • Alignment with Kingswood’s values — Purpose, Promise, and Belief
  • Interviews and assessments for shortlisted candidates will take place at Kingswood College, Makhanda. Candidates unable to attend in person should notify the College in advance to discuss possible alternatives.
  • All Scholarship correspondence is done via e-mail and therefore if you have not received our email by the specified date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Final selection of recipients will be notified no later than the specified date given and will be required to accept or decline the offer in writing.

Financial Needs-Based Assistance may be available to new or current Kingswood College families experiencing financial challenges and who require assistance, provided their children will make a meaningful contribution to the school, in line with our Purpose, Promise and Beliefs.

At Kingswood, we believe that an excellent education should be accessible to all.

With this in mind, for families who require assistance with fees, we offer Financial Needs-Based Assistance through our Financial Department. Given the limited funding and in order to ensure an orderly and transparent process, applications for Financial Needs-Based Assistance should be made in accordance with the requirements and timeline set out below.

If you would like to be considered for Financial Needs-Based Assistance, you are welcome to apply and will be asked to submit documentation for review to help us assess your eligibility. Full financial disclosure is mandatory, and the school will conduct a detailed assessment of each applicant’s financial situation as part of the application process. The application is carefully reviewed to ensure that funds are allocated to families with genuine need while also aligning with the strategic needs of the school. While funds are limited, our aim is to support as many girls and boys with exceptional potential as possible, ensuring financial circumstances do not prevent them from joining the Kingswood community.