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.

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.

Kingswood College 2028 Senior Scholarships Now Open

Kingswood College invites applications for its 2028 scholarships for entry into Grade 8 and Grade 10. Applications close on Friday, 22 January 2027.

How to Apply

Fill out the online application form and upload all supporting documents. Applications must be completed online by the closing date, Friday, 22 January 2027.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Please note:

Applicants must review scholarship criteria below or on the online application form before making an application.

You must have all the following supporting documents ready to upload on the online form:

  • Birth certificate
  • Latest school report
  • CV and references
  • Handwritten motivation letter from the pupil
  • Parent’s/Guardian’s ID

Below are the scholarships available for entry into Kingswood College in 2028. Please read the criteria carefully before continuing to check whether your child meets the requirements for at least one scholarship.You only need to submit one application and do not need to select a specific scholarship.

The College and the Scholarships Committee will consider your child for the scholarship(s) for which they are eligible, assessing the application against the relevant criteria. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded.

HP De Villiers Scholarship

Coverage: Partial to full scholarship covering up to 100% tuition and boarding fees
Eligibility: South African citizens

Criteria:

  • Achieving 80% or above in Mathematics and English
  • Financial need (shortlisted parents/guardians must complete a financial needs assessment)
  • Demonstrated all-round excellence in academics, official Kingswood sports codes, and cultural activities
  • Active participation in the school’s extracurricular programme
  • Commitment to community involvement through Kingswood’s engagement programme
  • Leadership potential and personal qualities of integrity, diligence, and honesty

 

Macmillan Scholarship

Criteria:

  • Demonstrated all-round excellence in academics, official Kingswood sports codes, and cultural activities
  • Active participation in the school’s extracurricular programme
  • Commitment to community involvement through Kingswood’s engagement programme
  • Leadership potential and personal qualities of integrity, diligence, and honesty

 

Kingswood Scholarships

KC Academic Scholarship Criteria:

Currently achieving 85% or above in Mathematics and English

KC Sport Scholarship Criteria:

  • Must excel in one official Kingswood sports code and preferably have regional/provincial representation.
  • Must play A team for a second official Kingswood sport to be considered.
  • The candidate’s academic performance will be taken into account.

KC Music Scholarship Criteria:

  • The candidate’s academic performance will be taken into account.
  • Participation in at least one music ensemble (choir and/or band).
  • Grade 8 applicants: Completion of Grade 3 practical examination (UNISA, ABRSM or TCL) in an instrument of their choice, as well as the completion of Grade 2 theory of music examination
  • Grade 10 applicants: Completion of Grade 4 practical examination (UNISA, ABRSM or TCL) in an instrument of their choice, as well as the completion of Grade 3 theory of music examination
  • The successful applicant must take music as a subject until Grade 12.

Shortlisting

Kingswood uses a holistic screening process to identify the most promising candidates and to compile a shortlist for scholarship consideration.

This includes:

  • Academic performance, assessed from current school reports
  • Entrance assessment results
  • Interviews and personal statements
  • Demonstrated excellence in culture, music and or sport
  • Alignment with Kingswood’s values: Purpose, Promise and Belief
  • Some of the College’s scholarships carry specific eligibility criteria. These criteria will be taken into account when candidates are shortlisted.

Interviews and Assessments

Interviews and assessments for shortlisted candidates will take place at Kingswood College in Makhanda on the 19th of February 2027. Candidates who are unable to attend in person should notify the College in advance so that alternatives can be discussed.

Communication and Outcomes

All scholarship correspondence is conducted by email.

If you have not received an email from us by Thursday, 18 February 2027, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Final recipients will be notified no later than 31 March 2027, and will be required to accept or decline the offer in writing.

Queries

For any questions about the scholarship process, please contact admissions@kingswoodcollege.com.

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.