LSL / GRADE 8 – YOUR FUTURE STARTS WITH US
Time is running out! Don’t miss this final opportunity for your child to be recognised for their academic, sporting, or cultural excellence at MCS.
LSL / GRADE 8 SCHOLARSHIPS 2027
A scholarship is a financial award granted to a learner for their cultural, sporting or academic excellence.
At the Mountain Cambridge School, we offer several scholarship places that allow us to attract exceptionally talented pupils to the school, many of whom, for this is a life-changing opportunity, might otherwise be out of reach. Successful candidates are awarded a discount on fees.
At the beginning of the year, the Mountain Cambridge School offers a limited number of prestigious scholarships to exceptional High School candidates across the academic, sport and music faculties.
Applications for the 2027 scholarships.
Time is running out! Don’t miss this final opportunity for your child to be recognised for their academic, sporting, or cultural excellence at MCS.
Give your child the chance to grow, excel, and thrive as part of our school community.
Application should be made in writing on or before 8 May 2026
- 2025 Term 4 report
- 2026 Term 1 report
- Motivational letter from the applicant
- Supporting documents of any accolades or achievements
CRITERIA
a) MCS Open Academic Scholarship – An annual reduction of School Fees
Mountain Cambridge High School offers an Academic Scholarship for which an examination in English and Mathematics will be held on 29 May 2026. A learner’s cultural, sporting and leadership talents may also be taken into account.
Minimum criteria:
- Overall average of 80% in all subjects.
- Candidates need to maintain a satisfactory aggregate in English and Mathematics annually in order to maintain their scholarships for the following year.
b) MCS Closed Academic Scholarship – An annual reduction of School Fees
Mountain Cambridge High School offers an Academic Scholarship for a learner from Mountain Cambridge Primary School, for which an examination in English and Mathematics will be held on 29 May 2026. A learner’s cultural, sporting and leadership talents may also be taken into account.
Minimum criteria:
- Currently achieving 75% or above in Mathematics and English
- Candidates need to maintain a satisfactory aggregate in English and Mathematics annually in order to maintain their scholarships for the following year.
A learner may apply for Sport Scholarship based on the contribution that he/she could make to the sporting life of Mountain Cambridge High School. He/ She will display exceptional talent in a major School Sport, which he/she will share with the community. He/ She will be expected to attend an interview and to produce evidence of her talent.
Minimum criteria:
- Scholarships are only offered in the sports that are offered at MCS
- Candidate must compete at provincial/ regional level for at least one sport, to be considered
- Must play in the A Team for, or excel in, at least one other sport to be considered
- The candidates academic performance will be taken into account
A learner may apply for Music Scholarship based on the contribution that he/she could make to the musical life of Mountain Cambridge High School. He/ She will display exceptional talent in Music, which he/she will share with the community. He/ She will be expected to attend an interview and to produce evidence of her talent.
Minimum criteria:
- Currently achieving 75% or above in Mathematics and English
- Completion of Grade 3 practical examination (UNISA, ABRSM or TCL) in an instrument of their choice as well as the completion of Grade 2 Theory of Music examination of Grade 8 applicants.
The school grants need-based scholarships to deserving candidates in the higher classes. Such scholarships normally do not exceed 50% of the school fees and are valid for a period of one scholastic year only. In exceptional cases the Management offers need-based scholarships exceeding 50% of the school fees.
Applications close: 8 May 2026
Scholarship exams: 29 May 2026