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To apply for a Scholarship or Bursary to attend The King's School,
register on-line through the website (click for access)
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.
Certificates and reports will be required at interview.
All applicants are required to sit the scholarship test to be held at The King's School. Candidates will be advised of their test results in writing.
Interviews for short-listed candidates will be conducted by the Headmaster. |
Dates for Scholarship & Bursary Testing for 2009 Entry for
Years 7 - 11 |
| Application Closing Date |
Wednesday 13 February 2008 |
| Scholarship Testing Day |
Sunday 17 February 2007 - 8.30 am to 12 noon |
| Boarder Bursary Open Day |
Sunday 24 February 2007 - 8.30 am to 1.30 pm |
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There is a Registration Fee of $75 for these tests |
For more information download the scholarship booklet here
(8.28mb .pdf) |
Scholarship and Boarding Bursaries - Introduction
The King's School offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for entry to Years 7 - 11.
Scholarships have an academic focus. The primary criteria for an award is the result of a competitive examination conducted by an independent testing organization. Supporting documentation detailing interest and achievements in performing arts, sport and leadership may be taken into consideration following academic ranking.
A full Scholarship allows for the remission of tuition fees throughout a boy's secondary school career, dependant on satisfactory progress.
Part scholarships are also awarded.
Bursaries are usually relevant to boarder applicants and typically assist with between 50% and 100% of boarding fees to attend the School. Bursaries also demand academic standards, but take into consideration all-round interest, achievements and the financial needs of the applicant's family.
Scholarships to enter the Preparatory School are not available.
Family Admission Fee : Boys awarded scholarships pay a reduced Family Admission Fee.
Tenure of any scholarship or bursary is subject to satisfactory conduct and progress.
The availability of scholarships and bursaries and application details are advertised in October and November each year.
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Scholarship and Boarding Bursary Descriptions
It is NOT NECESSARY to apply for specific Scholarships listed below. The School will award specific Scholarships and Bursaries to eligible applicants.
There are three main categories of Scholarship and Bursary:
1. FUTTER TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS
Violet Macansh Scholarships
For boarders or day boys. These scholarships are tenable for the remaining years of the candidate's secondary schooling and take into account a candidate's need for monetary assistance. A boarder may receive assistance with boarding costs.
Futter Trust Scholarships
For boarders or day boys entering Year 7. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and covers full tuition fees. Tenable for the remaining years of the candidate's secondary schooling.
Victor Futter Scholarships
For boarders or day boys entering the School in Years 7 to 11. These scholarships are tenable for the remaining years of the candidate's secondary schooling and cover tuition costs. All or part boarding costs may be available, subject to family income.
2. THE KING'S SCHOOL COUNCIL AWARDS
The King's School Scholars' Awards
Year 7 entry scholarships for boarders or day boys covering full or part tuition fees tenable for the six years of a candidate's secondary schooling.
SMB Wansey Scholarships
Awarded to a boarder joining the School in Year 9 and covers boarding fees and tuition fees subject to means.
Bicentennial Music Scholarship
Awarded following academic examination and audition to an outstanding muscian
Gus Taylor Scholarships
Awarded to boarders from NSW country areas entering the School at any one of the first five years of secondary schooling with preference given to boys entering in Year 10. Some scholarships cover both boarding and tuition fees, others cover boarding with part or whole tuition available according to means.
Other scholarships supported by the School Council and awarded when the conditions of the bequest and funds permit include:
Burton A Scholarship |
E B C Russell Scholarship |
Burton B Scholarship |
A R Reynolds Music Scholarships |
Broughton Scholarship |
Sir Gregory Kater Gift |
Wentworth Bucknell Scholarship |
Frank Futter Award |
Harriet Beard Scholarships |
W S Friend Memorial Bursary |
Robert Campbell Scholarship |
OB Elliott Memorial Scholarship |
Crace-Champion Scholarship |
Logan H Bagby Memorial Scholarship |
Vans Kenrick Scholarship |
Charlie Porter Memorial Scholarship |
A W I Macansh Scholarship |
Neville Body Scholarship |
Macarthur Scholarship |
Isaiah Mutton Scholarship |
3. THE KING'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
TKS Foundation Scholarships
These scholarships are for boarders or day boys and are available for the remaining years of the candidate's secondary schooling at the School. They provide full or part tuition fees.
Morris Fielding Scholarship
Scholarship for a boy entering Years 7-11, covering all or part of tuition fees.
Other scholarships supported by the Foundation, and awarded when the conditions of the bequest and funds permit include:
The Martin Bursary
The Constance Odbert Bursary
David Halliday Macansh Scholarships
The Nan Blaiklock Fellowships for Drama
The H R Pigott Memorial Bursary and
In addition to these School Scholarships and Bursaries, The King's School administers Exhibitions available to Old Boys who qualify to attend selected Universities. These awards are administered by The Headmaster and School Council.
The Broughton and Forrest Exhibition to Oxford or Cambridge Universities
The Stanley Wilson Oxford Scholarship to Oxford or Cambridge Universities
The Sydney See Scholarship for Veterinary or Agricultural Science at Sydney University
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Scholarship Testing Days Information
Academic Scholarship Testing will take place on Sunday 17th February, 2008 from 8.30 am til 12 noon.
A Boarder Bursary Open Day will be held on Sunday 24 February, 2008 from 8.30 am til 1.30 pm.
Boarder applicants should telephone Debbie Joyce 02 9683 8588 or email djoyce@kings.edu.au for further information about this day.
Boys should attend one or other of these days, but not both.
We hope you and your son will enjoy your visit to The King's School and we take this opportunity to wish him success with his examination.
Program - 17 February
8.30 am Boys assemble in the Main Quadrangle, outside West Walk classrooms.
8.40 am Parents move to Futter Hall.
Boys enter Centre for Learning and Leadership for examination.
8.50 am Parents are welcomed by the Headmaster, Dr Timothy Hawkes, in Futter Hall.
Morning Tea for parents at the Trophy Room in the Dining Hall.
School Tours commence from the Trophy Room in the Dining Hall.
12.15 pm Examination concludes.
Important notes for the examination
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Boys may take with them several pens and an eraser
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Morning tea will be provided. Food and drink are not allowed in the exam room.
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To collect your son after the exam, please confirm a meeting place with him, for example outside the Centre for Learning and Leadership.
Note: boys may not take any books, papers, measuring, calculating or translating instruments of any kind into the examination room. This includes mobile phones, calculator watches and watches that beep.
Notification of results
Parents will be notified of results by May 2008.
Short-listed scholarship candidates will be interviewed by the Headmaster. Documentary evidence of achievements should be provided at these interviews.
Boarder Bursaries and Awards typically take a little longer to determine.
While you're waiting for the exam to finish ...
- After Morning Tea, please feel free to take a walk around the School or join a guided tour with one of our senior staff and boys. You may be surprised by the extent of the grounds which cover some 300 acres, and the facilities for our students.
- You are also invited to show The King's School to your son after he has completed his examination.
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