This is an opportunity for your daughter to join an environment where young people flourish, gain confidence and self-belief, and go on to do exceptionally well in life.

Marsden Scholarships for entry in 2026

Scholarship applications for entry in 2026 open on 27 January 2025. Please check below for different closing dates. 

Scholarships are available to New Zealand domestic students only. 

* There is no exam, but there may be other requirements (ie proof of sports or performing arts achievements) please see our Scholarship FAQs page for details.

If you would like to arrange a tour, please contact our Enrolment Registrar.

Marsden holds open events once a term. These are a perfect opportunity to tour the school and chat to staff. For details of our next open event, go to Experience Marsden.

We'd love you to visit and discover an environment in which your child will flourish.

Marsden Bursaries

Bursaries are grants that Marsden may offer to families who due to personal circumstances cannot afford the full fees. Please note Marsden Bursaries are not offered at all year levels. 

There are currently no Marsden Bursaries available.

External Scholarships

Māori Education Trust Scholarships

The Māori Education Trust provides scholarships for Māori students undertaking secondary and tertiary study.  The secondary scholarship programme is made up of the following scholarships:

• Edward Carlton Holmes Memorial Scholarship (Y9-13)
• Māori Education Trust Scholarship (Y10-13)
• Ōtaki and Porirua Trusts Board Scholarship (Y9-13)
• RJ Graham Scholarship (Y12-13)
• Rose Hellaby Scholarship (Y9)
• Sister Annie Henry Scholarship (Y9-13)
• Tangiharuru Apa Trust Secondary Scholarship (Y9-13)
• VW & LM Rosier Scholarship (Y13)
  

For secondary application forms see their website www.maorieducation.org.nz.