Scholarships

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.

The anticipated next scholarship recipient(s) will be for enrollment in the Fall of 2028.

The Tallwood Warriors Scholarship supports children of current or retired members of the U.S. military. Preference is given to families demonstrating financial need and to children of service personnel killed or injured during active duty.The award amount varies and is renewable throughout the recipient’s KO tenure.

Award selection: Recipients are selected from KO’s applicant pool. In addition to being the dependent of a military service member, the student must have a strong academic record, demonstrated leadership, and participation in school and community 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.

For incoming or rising Upper School music students. The next opening for this scholarship will be available for fall 2025 applicants.

The Giamalis Family Music Merit Scholarship, established by Christine and Stephen Giamalis, is awarded to an incoming or rising Upper School music student per year who will be participating in the Kingswood Oxford band, orchestra, or choir. The award is given to students who exemplify excellence in musical performance and in academics.The scholarship awards one student $1,000 per year and is renewable throughout the recipient’s KO tenure.

Award Selection:

• Applicants must submit a video audition
• Finalists will be selected to audition live for the Connecticut Music Educators Association  
• Applicants must have a GPA of 3.33 and must be enrolled in band, orchestra, or choir