Scholarships and Bursaries

St. Peter's is committed to supporting young people in achieving their fullest potential through its visionary and holistic education. To ensure that talented students have access to this exceptional educational experience, St. Peter's offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to recognise and reward outstanding achievement.

By providing both scholarships and bursaries,
St. Peter's aims to create a diverse and inclusive community where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

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Eligibility

Scholarship are available for Year 9 - 13 current and prospective domestic students studying at St. Peter’s. Each scholarship provides up to 50% of the school fees for the duration of study at St. Peter’s. Applications for 2025 have now closed.

Academic Scholarships

Academic scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic progress and achievement. These scholarships enable academically talented individuals to study in an environment that nurtures and supports their passion for learning.

Arts Scholarships

Arts scholarships are awarded to students who can demonstrate outstanding potential and achievement in one or more artistic discipline, such as music, singing, theatre, or visual arts, recognising their exceptional talent and dedication in their chosen field, as well as their ability to contribute to the St. Peter’s Arts programme and wider school.

Sporting Scholarships

Sporting scholarships are awarded to students who display outstanding potential and achievement in one or more sports, and can demonstrate their ability to make a positive contribution to the
St. Peter’s Sports programme and wider school.

Bursaries

Students who are awarded a scholarship have the opportunity to apply for a bursary. Bursaries are available to families who may not otherwise be able to afford the costs of an independent school education. These bursaries provide financial assistance to ensure that deserving students can benefit from the unique opportunities offered at St. Peter's, regardless of their financial circumstances.

For further information regarding scholarships and bursaries, please contact our admissions team at admissions@stpeters.school.nz.

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How to apply

Scholarship and Bursary applications for 2025 have now closed. Prior to submitting a scholarship and bursary application, families must first submit an application to enrol.

Scholarship and bursary applications can be completed online. You can apply for multiple scholarships but please note that a separate application is required for each category. Following completion of an application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an Assessment Day on campus.

DATE

ACTION

Wednesday 7th August

Applications close

Thursday 22nd August

Assessment Day on campus

Parents notified of outcomes

Monday 2nd September

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