Scholarships and Bursaries
Diocesan offers an internal scholarship programme that invests in our current students by recognising high achievers.
Consideration for a scholarship or bursary will also be given to a limited number of students who are new to Diocesan. To be eligible applicants must demonstrate they are highly motivated students who are willing to contribute and participate fully in school life while also meeting the scholarship criteria outlined below.
Sports and Music scholarships are offered from Years 11-13 and will only be made available if there are places in these year levels.
Diocesan Alumnae Association bursary are available from Year 7.
Ko Tātou scholarships are offered from Year 9.
Applications for all 2026 scholarships open on Wednesday 14 January 2025 and close on Wednesday 19 February 2025.
Sports and Music scholarships at Diocesan have a maximum value of 50% of the tuition fees. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding achievement in their chosen discipline and be highly motivated students who are willing to contribute and participate fully in school life, while also meeting the scholarship criteria.
The Diocesan Alumnae Association Bursary was established for girls whose Mother or Grandmother is a Diocesan Alumna. The selection criteria include financial circumstances and the Dio Alumna’s past involvement in the school. The Bursary is for partial financial assistance of up to 50% of tuition fees only.
The Ko Tātou Scholarship was established in 2022 to open the doorway for students to attend Diocesan who financially would not otherwise be able to. Two places are offered each year for Year 9 students. The selection criteria include financial circumstances and the student demonstrating a record of enthusastic learning, high achievement and self determination in all facets of life.
To apply for a Sports or Music scholarship go to www.diocesan.school.nz and complete the school application form and pay the $300 application fee. Beside your daughter’s surname please write ‘scholarship’.
Complete the scholarship application form which clearly states your daughter’s most recent achievements.
Once we have received your application, we will let you know that it is safely with us.
Following the review of all applications, selected applicants will be invited in for an interview and/or audition.
To apply for a Diocesan Alumnae Association Bursary complete the Bursary application form here.
If you have not previously completed a school application form, this is required as part of the bursary application. Click here for the school application form. There is a $300 fee to submit an application.
To apply for a Ko Tātou scholarship complete the application form and provide the required documentation.
Once we have received your application, we will let you know that it is safely with us.
Late applications will not be accepted.
There are no boarding scholarships available in 2026.
Scholarships for 2027 will be available, with applications opening in early 2026.
Further information on boarding at Diocesan can be found on our Diocesan Boarding page.
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