SCHOLARSHIPS

Burnside High School offers up to three scholarships each year to International Students enrolling with the school for their first year. A fourth Principal’s Discretionary Scholarship may be available in exceptional circumstances. These scholarships are awarded in the following areas:

With your application you will need to include:

• School Reports for the most recent 2 years
• Copies of any academic awards
• A recommendation from your current school
• A letter in English, outlining your Academic Achievements and why you would benefit from a scholarship at Burnside High School

With your application you will need to include:

• School Reports for the most recent 2 years
• Copies of any Awards you have received in the past 3 years
• A Recommendation from your coach
• At least one video clip (this can be loaded on Youtube) of you playing.

With your application you will need to include:

• School Reports for the most recent 2 years
• Copies of any Awards or examinations you have passed
• Video clips of at least one performance (for Music, Dance or Drama)
• Photos of examples of your work (for Art)

Because of the different types of scholarships on offer, the eligibility criteria for each of them are different. Please read through the conditions of the scholarships thoroughly before applying.The scholarships are each worth $1,500 and will be awarded to full year fee paying international students who have applied for admission to Burnside High School by November 1st in the year prior to the first year of enrolment at Burnside High School. Applicants cannot be citizens of New Zealand or Australia or have a parent who has a working visa in New Zealand or is intending to apply for one. All scholarship winners must provide evidence of proficiency in English. Students who are applying for a 6 month course may be allocated a smaller scholarship amount of up to $750.

Application Process

Complete an International Student Application

Students must complete an International Student Application form (attach PDF), and scan (international@burnside.school.nz) or post it to the International Student Director, Burnside High School before the deadline date (November 1st). Late applications will not be accepted.

Scholarships will be awarded by the Principal

Scholarships will be awarded by the Principal, with the recommendation of a committee consisting of the International Student Director and Heads of Faculties or Teacher in Charge of Sport.

Scholarship recipients notified

Recipients will be notified via email two weeks after the deadline date. Scholarships are awarded for one year only and the scholarship will be deducted from the recipient’s school fees for that year. (If there are no applicants of suitable calibre for a particular scholarship, then no award will be made that year).

Some notes for successful applicants:

– Scholarship students are expected to contribute to the International Department throughout the year acting as ambassadors for the school and International Department. This may include: translating for new students, showing families around the school, writing blogs or taking photos of their experiences at school etc.

– If the scholarship recipient withdraws from the school, the scholarship will be withdrawn.