Please collate the following required documentation before starting your application:

• Evidence of age, identity and New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status
• A CV (a short written summary showing qualifications, interests, service, sporting or extracurricular achievements)
• A character reference
• Copies of your 2 most recent school reports
• Copies of your Year 10 PAT / e-asTTle results or copies of Year 11/12 NZQA record, whichever is applicable (Please use this form to complete)
• Provide evidence of participation in either co-curricular activities, a service or leadership role, sporting excellence or cultural pursuits
• A simple passport style headshot to be provided as a jpeg or png file

Applicants for Years 11-13 scholarships will not be required to sit an examination, but if shortlisted, applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the Principal.

Senior Scholarships Year 11 to 13

Academic Scholarship

An Academic Scholarship is awarded to students who display outstanding academic aptitude and ability. This scholarship is provided to allow the opportunity for talented academics to engage with ako in an environment that encourages and supports their passions and aspirations. Students must have the ability to contribute to the wider College life through their involvement and commitment to academia, service and leadership. Apply now.

Eligibility criteria:

• Demonstrated academic excellence
• An exemplary work ethic
• Evidence of learning adventurously, engaging in a dynamic community, living sustainably, and collaborating in purposeful partnerships
• Ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the school
• Ability to lead, mentor and support peers and the broader QMC community
• Active participation and achievement in co-curricular programmes such as sport or the arts.
  

STEM Scholarship

The STEM Scholarship is for scholars who excel in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. We encourage and support young women who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields. By providing this opportunity, we hope to promote gender equality and diversity in STEM industries and to help our students achieve their academic and career goals. Apply now.

Eligibility criteria:

• Demonstrated excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
• Demonstrated academic excellence
• An exemplary work ethic
• Evidence of learning adventurously, engaging in a dynamic community, living sustainably, and collaborating in purposeful partnerships
• Ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the school
• Ability to lead, mentor and support peers and the broader QMC community
• Active participation and achievement in co-curricular programmes such as sport or the arts
• Open to both future and current QMC students.

Adventure Scholarship

We offer an all-round scholarship to support and recognise students who excel in a variety of areas, including academic, sport, leadership, and community involvement. This scholarship helps to promote holistic development and celebrates the diverse talents and achievements of our students. Apply now.

Eligibility criteria:

• Sound academic rigour
• An exemplary work ethic
• Evidence of commitment to service
• Evidence of learning adventurously, engaging in a dynamic community, living sustainably, and collaborating in purposeful partnerships
• Ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the school
• Ability to lead, mentor and support peers and the broader QMC community
• Active participation and achievement in co-curricular programmes such as sport or the arts
• Open to both future and current QMC students.

Tangata Whenua Scholarship

The Tangata Whenua Scholarship (for Māori as the indigenous people of Aotearoa) aims to promote access for Māori students to a world-class education in a culturally inclusive college, allowing them to develop skills and confidence to take full advantage of the opportunities around them. Apply now.

Eligibility criteria:

• Sound academic rigour
• Evidence of learning adventurously, engaging in a dynamic community, living sustainably, and collaborating in purposeful partnerships
• Ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the college
• Active participation in co-curricular programmes
• Consistent application to academic pursuits
• Have a collaborative mindset toward peers and educators
• Commitment to participate in a broad range of educational and school-related endeavours
• Willing to embrace the scope of opportunity on offer at QMC
• Be an ambassador of QMC while at school and beyond
• Open to both future and current QMC students.

Tangata o le Moana Scholarship

The Tangata o le Moana Scholarship (the te reo Māori term for Pacific peoples) aims to promote access for Pacific students to a world-class education in a culturally inclusive college, allowing them to develop skills and confidence to take full advantage of the opportunities around them. Apply now.

Eligibility criteria:

• Sound academic rigour
• Evidence of learning adventurously, engaging in a dynamic community, living sustainably, and collaborating in purposeful partnerships
• Ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the school
• Active participation in co-curricular programmes
• Consistent application to academic pursuits
• Have a collaborative mindset toward peers and educators
• Commitment to participate in a broad range of educational and school-related endeavours
• Willing to embrace the scope of opportunity on offer at QMC
• Be an ambassador of QMC while at school and beyond
• Open to both future and current QMC students.