Academics

No One Should Miss Out on an Education They've Earned

UNICOHS awards scholarships and bursaries across every faculty to students who show academic promise, financial need, or exceptional talent outside the classroom. Here's how to find the one that fits you.

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Up to 100%Tuition Coverage
4Award Categories
28Eligible Programmes
2Intakes Per Year
Award Categories

Four Ways to Fund Your Studies

Every scholarship is applied directly against tuition — there's no separate scholarship application form. Indicate your interest when you apply, and Admissions will assess you against the categories below.

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Academic Excellence Award

50–100% of tuition for applicants with outstanding Grade 12 or A-Level results, renewable each year you maintain a strong pass average.

🤝

Financial Need Bursary

Partial tuition relief, assessed case by case, for admitted students whose household circumstances would otherwise put a UNICOHS education out of reach.

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Sport & Arts Talent Award

Awarded to students who represent UNICOHS competitively in athletics, netball, football, drama or the creative arts alongside their studies.

🌍

Community Leadership Award

For applicants with a documented record of service — school leadership, volunteering, or youth and community initiatives — who plan to keep serving while enrolled.

Eligibility

What Admissions Looks At

You don't need to meet every criterion below — most awarded students qualify on the strength of one or two. Admissions weighs your full application, not a checklist.

  • ✓Academic record — your Grade 12, A-Level, or prior qualification results.
  • ✓Financial circumstances — for need-based awards, a short supporting statement from your household.
  • ✓Talent or leadership — evidence of sporting, artistic, or community involvement where relevant.
  • ✓Programme fit — a genuine, statable reason for choosing your programme.

Scholarships are assessed after your application is submitted and cannot be applied for separately — see how to apply below.

Next Steps

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Apply to UNICOHS

Complete the standard online application for your chosen programme.

Tick the Scholarship Box

On the review step, indicate which award category you'd like to be considered for.

Submit Supporting Documents

Academic transcripts, and for need- or talent-based awards, the relevant supporting evidence.

Receive Your Offer

Admissions confirms your scholarship alongside your admission offer — before your first payment is due.

Applications for January 2027 Close Soon

Apply online today and let us know which scholarship category fits you on the final review step.

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