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.

For students entering Upper Prep (6th grade)

The Upper Prep Merit Scholarship Program identifies, encourages, and supports students who excelled in elementary school, who demonstrate a passion for learning, who are intellectually curious, and who embody the core values of Kingswood Oxford School.

Award amounts are $3,500 and are renewed through Form 2 (8th Grade), provided the recipient makes positive contributions to the KO community and remains in good disciplinary standing.

Award Selection: An Advisory Committee evaluates all Upper Prep applicants against the following criteria. Please note that financial need is not a prerequisite.

Academic Achievement is reviewed for all applicants with completed applications by our priority deadline. The top of our applicant pool is determined by academic performance, recommendations, and community engagement.

Involvement in extracurricular and/or service in the school or local community

Citizenship: The student must demonstrate exemplary citizenship in his/her school community.