A Scholarship is a financial award granted to a student on the basis of the student’s excellence in a particular area.
A Bursary is a financial award granted to a student on the basis of the student’s financial neediness.

Scholarships

The School offers several scholarships primarily to boys entering Grade 8, some of which run for the full five years. Scholarships are awarded according to academic criteria, sporting ability or musical accomplishment. Candidates may be required to sit an examination. Scholarships are awarded at the school’s discretion.

Academic Scholarship – Applications for Grade 8 2026

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 20 February 2025.

Applicants are normally within the top 10% of their grade, although anyone may apply. Candidates write a scholarship examination which comprises English, Mathematics and Logic. Taking the examination does not commit the candidate to attendance at RBHS nor does it guarantee acceptance.

Academic Scholarship Applications:  Click here for more information.

 

Music Scholarship – Applications for Grade 8 2026

Applications close 26 February 2025.

Scholarships are awarded for instrumental proficiency and all-round musical ability. A minimum standard of Grade 4 (practical) is required. Auditions are open to all string, brass, and woodwind (except recorder) players, as well as percussionists, pianists and singers. Successful candidates must take Music as an academic subject and take an active part in the cultural and sporting life of RBHS.

Music Scholarship Applications:  Click here for more information.

 

Carleton Lloyd Education Trust Scholarships:
Carleton Lloyd Education Trust Scholarships are offered to boys with exceptional abilities. The Trustees expect recipients to play a full part in the life of the school and participate in the many activities on offer. These are awarded in addition to the scholarships offered by the school.

2 x Excellence in Academics
2 x Excellence in Sports. Preference is given to Cricket and/or Rugby
Of the 4 scholarships, 2 cover tuition only.
Of the 4 scholarships, 2 cover tuition and boarding.

Rondebosch Old Boys’ Union Scholarships and Bursaries
From time to time, the Old Boys’ Union provides funds for boys to attend RBHS and to assist Old Boys with their post graduate education. RBHS scholarships are awarded by the school and not directly by the Old Boys’ Union.

Sir Frank Berman Music Old Boys’ Union Centenary Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded from time to time at the discretion of the school. Selection is based on applications and auditions which take place for the Music Scholarship.

Bursaries

Rondebosch Boys’ High School is proudly affiliated with a number of reputable Bursary programmes.

Scholarship Enquiries

Scholarship Applications may be submitted to:
Headmaster’s PA: Samantha Steyn
Address: Rondebosch Boys’ High School, Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, 7700.
Tel: 021 686 3987
Fax: 021 689 9726
Email:  samantha.steyn@rondebosch.com

Bursary Enquiries