SCHOLARSHIPS

INTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS

​​​​​​​The following scholarships are offered by Iona College and are only applicable to:

(a)        Students who have accepted the offer of a place at the College,

(b)       Current students, or

(c)       Graduates of Iona College.

They cannot be used for the purpose of gaining entry to the College.


Entry Level Scholarships

Entry level scholarships will be awarded as a result of examinations held on Scholarship Day at Iona each year and will only be paid while the recipient is a student at Iona College. No student can be awarded more than one entry level scholarship.

The following students are eligible to sit the examinations:

  • Year 6 and Year 8 students who have been offered and have accepted enrolment at Iona the following year.
  • Year 8 students attending Iona who are returning in Year 9 the following year.


Iona College Intermediate Scholarship

​​​​​​​Value: $500.00 per annum

Tenure: Two years

Eligibility: Available to students entering Iona in Year 7.


The IOGA Scholarship (Year 9)

​​​​​​​Value: $2,000.00 per annum

Tenure: Five years

Eligibility: Available to students entering Iona in Year 9. The student does not need to be the daughter of an Old Girl.


Music Scholarship (Year 9)

​​​​​​​Value: $500.00 per annum

Tenure: Three years

Eligibility: Available to students entering Iona in Year 9.​​​​​​​

    ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS​​​​​​​

    Sports Scholarships (Year 9)

    Value: $1,000.00

    Tenure: Funds are available throughout the student’s time at Iona.

    Eligibility: Available to students attending Iona in Year 9.


    Pipe Organ Tuition Scholarship (Music Students)

    Value: Up to 10 half-hour lessons

    Tenure: One year

    Eligibility: Available to students attending Iona College who have achieved Grade 5 on the piano.


    Te Kowhai Scholarship (Junior Dux)

    Value: $1,000.00

    Eligibility: Available to students attending Iona in Year 10.


    Principal’s Scholarship (Year 12)

    Value: $1,000.00

    Eligibility: Available to students attending Iona in Year 12.


    The Margaret Blyth Scholarship (Year 12)

    Value: $5,000.00 

    Tenure: Two years 

    Purpose: To support students in their academic studies and foster their talents in the performing arts. 

    Eligibility: Available to students attending Iona in Year 12.
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    IOGA Emerging Talent Grant (Years 9 -13)

    Value: $undisclosed 

    Tenure: One year 

    Purpose:  To recognise emerging talent in any sporting, cultural or academic field - Click here for more details. 

    Eligibility: Available to students attending Iona in Years 9 -13. 


    Penzance Scholarship (Year 13 Graduate)

    Value: $2,000 per annum

    Tenure: Three years

    Eligibility: Available to students studying full-time at a tertiary institution.


    The Margaret Woodhouse Memorial Scholarship (School Graduate and beyond)

    Value: Up to $10,000

    Tenure: One year

    Eligibility: Applicants must:

    • Be a current or former pupil of Iona College
    • Be already enrolled or undertaking to enrol as a student with the Royal College of Music, London or a Music Department, School or Faculty of a New Zealand University.
    • Have proven or potential excellence as a musical performer
    • Have generosity of spirit towards others.


    The 1934 Edith Astall Music Scholarship (Intermediate) 

    Value: $500

    Tenure: One year

    Eligibility: Available to students attending Iona in Year 7, to be awarded for use in Year 8. For a student who has shown the greatest love for, and commitment to, learning and performing classical music. In the first instance, it will be awarded to a pupil who studies an instrument, but voice could also be considered.

    Purpose: The Scholarship will encourage Iona Girls to continue with their tuition and, in turn, enrich the Performing Arts at Iona.

    Selection: Decided at the discretion of the Principal after communication with the Performing Arts Department.

    Awarded: At Prize Giving


    The 1934 Edith Astall Music Scholarship (Junior) 

    Value: $1000

    Tenure: One year

    Eligibility: Available to students attending Iona in Year 9, to be awarded for use in Year 10. For a student who has shown the greatest love for, and commitment to, learning and performing classical music. In the first instance, it will be awarded to a pupil who studies an instrument, but voice could also be considered.

    Purpose: The Scholarship will encourage Iona girls to continue with their tuition and, in turn, enrich the Performing Arts at Iona.

    Selection: Decided at the discretion of the Principal after communication with the Performing

    Arts Department.

    ​​​​​​​Awarded: At Prize Giving

    EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS

    Several external scholarships are available that offer grants to assist students in their education. It is the parents’ responsibility to research and apply for any external scholarships. Such scholarships are only applicable when a student has accepted the offer of a place at Iona or is a current student and cannot be used for the purpose of gaining entry to the College.