St. Margaret’s School offers a select number of merit-based Entrance Awards to new boarding and day students each year from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
If you are unsure of which award to apply for, our Admissions Team would be happy to guide you through the options to select the most suitable award. To ensure a fair and equitable opportunity for applicants, you may only apply for one Entrance Award.
All students: new and returning (boarding and day) are eligible to apply for needs-based financial assistance through our Red Blazer Fund which awards over $1,000,000 annually.
How to Apply
Step 1: Review Criteria
Read the criteria for the Entrance Award for which you are applying and confirm that you are eligible to apply.
Step 2: Apply for Admission
Complete an admissions application and submit all supporting documents.
Step 3: Submit an Entrance Award Application
Complete an online Entrance Award application in conjunction with your admissions application. (Please apply for one Entrance Award only.)
Step 4: Review
Entrance Award applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Team and the Red Blazer Committee after a student has been accepted to SMS.
Step 5: Outcome
Confirmation will be sent directly to the student indicating the outcome of their Entrance Award application.
Victoria Community Service Leadership Award
The Admissions Team and the Red Blazer Committee are pleased to offer awards to mission-appropriate students who are from Victoria, BC, Canada
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THIS AWARD OPEN TO DAY AND BOARDING STUDENTS?
Yes
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS REWARD?
This award is available to applicants to St. Margaret’s School who reside in Victoria, BC, and who exhibit the following qualifications:
- Strong academic records
- Demonstrated prior achievements in sports, the arts, community service, and/or leadership
- Evident interests beyond the classroom
HOW WILL YOU SELECT THE WINNER?
Awards will be granted based on the submission of all required documentation, which includes:
- Submission of an application for admission to SMS
- Submission of an award application
- Completion of a student interview with members of the Admissions Team
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION?
Award applications are accepted year-round and need to be submitted during the admissions process.
5-Day Boarder Leadership Award
The Admissions Team and the Red Blazer Committee are pleased to offer awards to be given to mission-appropriate 5-day boarding students.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THIS AWARD OPEN TO DAY AND BOARDING STUDENTS?
No. This award is only only available to 5[day boarders
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD?
This award is available to applicants to St. Margaret’s School who have submitted their application to become a 5-day boarding student, and who exhibit the following qualifications:
- Strong academic records
- Demonstrated prior achievements in sports, the arts, community service, and/or leadership
- Evident interests beyond the classroom
HOW WILL YOU SELECT A WINNER?
Awards will be granted based on the submission of all required documentation, which includes:
- Submission of an application for admission to SMS
- Submission of an award application
- Completion of a student interview with members of the Admissions Team
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION?
Award applications are accepted year-round and need to be submitted during the admissions process
US PARTNERSHIP LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Admissions Team and the Red Blazer Committee are pleased to offer awards to be given to mission-appropriate students who reside in the United States of America.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THIS AWARD OPEN TO DAY AND BOARDING STUDENTS?
No, This award is for boarding students only.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD?
These awards are available to applicants to St. Margaret’s School who are natural-born citizens of the United States of America, and who exhibit the following qualifications:
- Strong academic records
- Demonstrated prior achievements in sports, the arts, community service, and/or leadership
- Evident interests beyond the classroom
HOW WILL YOU SELECT A WINNER?
Awards will be granted based on the submission of all required documentation, which includes:
- Submission of an application for admission to SMS
- Submission of an award application
- Completion of a student interview with members of the Admissions Team
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION?
Award applications are accepted year-round and need to be submitted during the admissions process.
Indigenous Peoples of Canada Leadership Award
The Admissions Team and the Red Blazer Committee are delighted to offer awards to eligible students who identify as belonging to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, encompassing First Nations, Métis, or Inuit communities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THIS AWARD OPEN TO DAY AND BOARDING STUDENTS?
Yes
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD?
This award is available to applicants to St. Margaret’s School who identify as belonging to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, specifically First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, and who exhibit the following qualifications:
- Strong academic records
- Demonstrated prior achievements in sports, the arts, community service, and/or leadership
- Evident interests beyond the classroom
HOW WILL YOU SELECT A WINNER?
Awards will be granted based on the submission of all required documentation, which includes:
- Submission of an application for admission to SMS
- Submission of an award application
- Completion of a student interview with members of the Admissions Team
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION?
Award applications are accepted year-round and need to be submitted during the admissions process.
Himalayan Leadership Award
The Admissions Team and the Red Blazer Committee are delighted to offer awards to eligible students who are natural-born citizens of the Himalayas.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THIS AWARD OPEN TO DAY AND BOARDING STUDENTS?
This award is available to boarding applicants to SMS who are natural born citizens of the Himalayas.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD?
This award is available to applicants to St. Margaret’s School who are natural born citizens of the Himalayas, and who exhibit the following qualifications:
- Strong academic records
- Demonstrated prior achievements in sports, the arts, community service, and/or leadership
- Evident interests beyond the classroom
HOW WILL YOU SELECT THE WINNER?
Awards will be granted based on the submission of all required documentation, which includes:
- Submission of an application for admission to SMS
- Submission of an award application
- Completion of a student interview with members of the Admissions Team
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION?
Award applications are accepted year-round and need to be submitted during the admissions process.
UN Global Leadership Award
The Admissions Team and the Red Blazer Committee are delighted to offer awards to eligible boarding students who live outside of North America.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THIS AWARD OPEN TO DAY AND BOARDING STUDENTS?
This award is available to boarding applicants outside of North America.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD?
This award is available to applicants to St. Margaret’s School who are citizens of countries outside of North America, and who exhibit the following qualifications:
- Strong academic records
- Demonstrated prior achievements in sports, the arts, community service, and/or leadership
- Evident interests beyond the classroom
HOW WILL YOU SELECT A WINNER?
Awards will be granted based on the submission of all required documentation, which includes:
- Submission of an application for admission to SMS
- Submission of an award application
- Completion of a student interview with members of the Admissions Team
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION
Award applications are accepted year-round and need to be submitted during the admissions process.
Legacy Student Award
The Admissions Team and the Red Blazer Committee are pleased to offer awards to mission-appropriate Legacy Students who have had a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle who is an alumni of St. Margaret’s School.
An alumni is defined as “any person with a prior academic relationship with the School of at least one full school year, including graduates, non-graduates and honorary alumni.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THIS AWARD OPEN TO DAY AND BOARDING STUDENTS?
Yes
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD?
The Admissions Team and the Red Blazer Committee are pleased to offer awards to mission-appropriate Legacy Students who have had a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle who is an alumni of St. Margaret’s School, and who exhibit the following qualifications:
- Strong academic records
- Demonstrated prior achievements in sports, the arts, community service, and/or leadership
- Evident interests beyond the classroom
HOW WILL YOU SELECT A WINNER?
Awards will be granted based on the submission of all required documentation, which includes:
- Submission of an application for admission to SMS
- Submission of an award application
- Completion of a student interview with members of the Admissions Team
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION?
Award applications are accepted year-round and need to be submitted during the admissions process.