Scholarships

Kingswood Oxford welcomes students who are gifted and driven both inside and outside the classroom. Students who are passionate, committed, and motivated to excel in our rigorous and supportive academic setting achieve a variety of goals while at KO.

We offer the following unique scholarship opportunities that enhance our students’ academic experience at KO. Additional merit opportunities exist for a student with current or retired members of the U.S. military as well as those with a deep commitment to and excellence in music and academics.

Martin-Nicholson Merit Scholarship

For students entering Form 3 (9th grade)

Named in honor of Oxford School founder Mary Martin and Kingswood School founder George Nicholson, the Martin-Nicholson Merit Scholarship supports intellectual and motivated students who embody the core principles of Kingswood Oxford. Approximately 15 students per year are selected by the Advisory Committee. Award amounts are $4,500 per year and are renewable each year provided the recipient remains in good academic and disciplinary standing. Scholars receive an additional $1,000 stipend (following their Form 3-Form 5 years) for summer educational enrichment activities.

Award Selection: The Advisory Committee selects scholars based on the following criteria. Please note, financial need is not a prerequisite:

Academic achievement: Students must have an A- or GPA of 3.666 in the fall semester of their 8th-grade year
Involvement: Students must demonstrate significant involvement and leadership in extracurricular activities and/or service in their school or local community
Citizenship: The student must demonstrate exemplary citizenship in his/her school community
Current 8th graders will receive communication from the Admissions Office on how to apply for the scholarship.

Summer Enrichment Stipend — See & Study the World

Recipients of KO’s Martin-Nicholson Merit Scholarship are awarded additional stipends (up to $1,000) for enrichment opportunities during the summers following their freshman, sophomore, and junior years.

Opportunities include:

KO’s June Term: Students merge classroom learning in real-world settings in this immersive 2-week travel and study experience led by KO faculty. A few recent travel/study examples:
Barcelona, Spain — Creative writing and poetry
China — Political and economic perspectives
Costa Rica — To conduct scientific fieldwork with a University of Pennsylvania professor and researcher
New York City and Hartford — Modern urban issues related to education, public service, and social justice
Rome and Florence, Italy — Art, architecture, and history
Japan — Japanese history and culture

Internships: Students learn from summer internships at local business, gaining critical real-world skills and experiences.

Tallwood Warriors Scholarship

Upper Prep Merit Scholarship

Giamalis Family Music Merit Scholarship

Founder’s League Policy Recruitment Bylaw #8: As a matter of principle, member schools award financial aid to student-athletes based on demonstrated financial need. Merit aid may not be used to recruit or enroll student-athletes.