Scholarships | ACG Parnell

Opening Doors to Limitless Possibilities for Your Child

At our school, we offer three different types of scholarships, including financial support towards tuition fees. These include the Academic Scholarship for students in Years 7 to 13, the ACG Founders’ Scholarship to assist with university fees, and the Sibling Scholarship for families with four or more children enrolled at our school. Additionally, as members of the Inspired Education Group, the Nsouli Scholars Programme is also available to ACG students.

If you are unsure which scholarship option would best suit your child, please complete our contact form for more information. We encourage all eligible students to apply for one of our scholarship programmes.

ACG Parnell Academic Scholarship

*2026 Scholarships close end June 2025

Our academic scholarships are available for new students in Years 7 to 13 and cover part of the school tuition fees. They are awarded based on demonstrated academic ability, work ethic, and performance. Talent in sports, performing arts (music or drama), and leadership are also considered. Please note that these scholarships are not available for financial hardship.

Terms & Conditions

Scholarship applications must be accompanied by a completed online admissions form, and the full application process will apply.
Applications should include a comprehensive student CV detailing academic and extracurricular achievements.
Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership, commitment, and communication skills.
Selection will be based on the student’s application, school reports, and an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Once awarded, all scholarships are subject to annual review and may be withdrawn if attitude or performance is unsatisfactory.
Successful applicants are expected to actively participate in the extracurricular life of the school and serve as role models for other students.
Applicants will be notified in Term 3.

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ACG Founders Scholarship

The ACG Founders Scholarship honours the vision, expertise, and dedication of those who contributed to the establishment of the Senior College of New Zealand in 1995.

This scholarship is available to students currently studying at one of ACG Education’s secondary schools in New Zealand, who plan to begin a university course the following year. It may be held in conjunction with other awards. The Scholarship recognises outstanding academic ability as well as personal qualities for future success, such as integrity, leadership, boldness of vision, exceptional drive, energy, and a strong work ethic.

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The inaugural recipient of the ACG Founders Scholarship, Alex Pentchev, graduated from ACG Parnell in 2018. He then went on to study Medicine at the University of Sydney, aspiring to work in medical research.

“The scholarship has opened up fantastic opportunities such as semester exchanges to universities all around the world. I no longer have to worry about finances and I can focus solely on my studies, which has been extremely helpful during the stressful transition to university. All around, it feels as if a massive weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I now have the ability to do anything I want in education without worrying about money.”

Alex Pentchev

Sibling Scholarships

Larger families may qualify for a scholarship, subject to the school’s enrolment criteria being met and accepted.

If your family has four children attending ACG Parnell at any one time, your youngest child may receive a full-tuition scholarship.

If your family has five or more children, a scholarship of 25% of the total fees payable may be awarded.

The scholarship provisions apply only while at least four of your children are attending ACG Parnell.

Nsouli Scholars

A Transformative Opportunity

The Nsouli Scholars Programme is an exciting global initiative that promises to transform lives by enabling 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any of Inspired’s prestigious schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The ambition is that the scholarship will provide hundreds of children with an opportunity to receive a truly transformative education.

By opening this path to exceptional individuals, we hope to expand our community, and to empower children of all backgrounds with unrivalled opportunities in academics, sports, the arts and extracurricular activities. In this sense, the Nsouli Scholars Programme is an investment both in education and in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

This generous endowment honours Nadim Nsouli, who founded Inspired in 2013 as a definitive statement of excellence in private international education. In recognition of Mr Nsouli’s Lebanese heritage and Inspired’s commitment to inclusivity, several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin.

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A Unique Education

Inspired schools offer a world-class educational experience that combines academics and engaging extra-curricular activities, producing confident, multi-skilled students who flourish in a competitive and increasingly interconnected world. Along with expert instruction by hand-picked teachers, our students access specialist sports programmes and professional tutelage from leaders in the performing and creative arts. As a result, they leave armed with a robust value system and a love of learning that extends well beyond the classroom.

Inspired is also committed to leveraging new and transformative learning technologies. Inspired AI empowers children to achieve academic excellence by delivering actionable insights that are unique to each student, including strengths and weaknesses. Our partnership with The Royal College of Music and Forte, a revolutionary online platform, enables children to receive personalised music tuition from professionals. Students with musical interests benefit from bespoke private lessons, advancing their practice as creatives and gaining valuable performance experience.

Academic Results

The advantages of our holistic approach to education are evidenced by the fact that Inspired students consistently excel in academic performance, surpassing national and global averages. In 2022, the Average Point Score was 35 for those undertaking the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, for which the world average was 31.98, while A* scores comprised 27% of our students' A Level grades, compared to 14.6% globally. As a consequence, many are able to attend leading universities, with one in three graduates going on to a Russell Group University or Ivy League College.

A Global Experience

The Inspired Group includes top-rated day and boarding schools worldwide, meaning students enjoy access to a diverse international community. Be it through specialised Summer Camps or immersive Global Exchange Programmes, children have the chance to travel broadly and engage meaningfully with different cultures, meet and learn from our esteemed partners, build lifelong networks, and become more independent.

Discover how a scholarship from our school could open doors to the world’s leading universities.

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