Question 1

How much is an accommodation award worth?

Accepted Answer

Each College is offering a number of accommodation awards. Each award is worth between $1,000 and $4,000 towards the cost of accommodation fees. There is an expectation that award recipients will be actively involved in the life of their respective College.

Question 2

When do I find out if I have been successful for an accommodation award?

Accepted Answer

The accommodation award results are typically advised one month after the award deadline - usually by the end of October.

Question 3

How many students receive accommodation awards?

Accepted Answer

The number of accommodation awards available fluctuates each year depending on the funding we receive from our donors and the calibre of applicants. Typically, a total of approximately $40,000 is awarded annually, to about 10-12 students.

Question 4

How is the accommodation award paid?

Accepted Answer

The accommodation award is paid to the College and deducted from your accommodation fee proportionately according to the payment option you have selected. If you choose to pay your fee in four instalments, a quarter of your accommodation award will be credited to each instalment.

Question 5

Is there a maximum age for accommodation award applicants?

Accepted Answer

The Foundation places no restriction on the age of candidates applying as long as they fit the accommodation award criteria.

Question 6

I meet most of the eligibility criteria for the accommodation award but not all of the criteria listed in the regulations. Can I still apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can. Selection will depend on which criteria you do not meet and the strength of the field of applicants. If you want guidance, please contact the Head of Knox Collegeo(mailto:head@knoxcollege.ac.nz)r the Head of Salmond College.(mailto:head@salmondcollege.ac.nz)

Question 7

I am intending to return to College for a second year. Can I still apply for an accommodation award?

Accepted Answer

The accommodation award is normally available only to first year students. However, the Foundation does make provision for a limited number of returner awards for Salmond College. Please contact the Head of Salmond College (mailto:head@salmondcollege.ac.nz)for further information.

Question 8

When is the opening and closing date for the accommodation awards?

Accepted Answer

Applications for the Accommodation Awards 2027 will open on 31 July 2026 and will close by midnight on 30 September 2026. Late applications may be considered by emailing the Heads of the Colleges direct: head@knoxcollege.ac.nz (mailto:head@knoxcollege.ac.nz)or head@salmondcollege.ac.nz(mailto:head@salmondcollege.ac.nz)

Question 9

Who assesses the applications?

Accepted Answer

The Trustees of the Foundation and the Masters of both Knox and Salmond College assess the accommodation award applications.

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The Foundation for Knox College and Salmond College Inc.

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