Scholarships

Wellington Governors’ Scholarships for 2026 Entry

Wellington College International School Bangkok is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Governors’ Scholarships. These prestigious awards are available in Academics, Sports, and Music, offering up to 70 percent remission of tuition fees for the duration of the scholarship.

New students who join the school as Governors’ Scholars will also have their Registration Fee re-credited towards tuition fees after starting at Wellington.

Applications open on Friday 21 November 2025 and close on Monday 5 January 2026.
Our Scholarships Assessment Day for all categories takes place on Saturday 31 January 2026.

Who Can Apply

We are proud to welcome applications from:

Current Wellington students
Students from other international schools in Thailand
Students from Thai schools seeking an outstanding international education

A high level of English proficiency is required to fully access our rigorous academic curriculum.

What It Means to Be a Wellington Scholar

To be a Wellington Scholar is to embody the Wellington identity. Scholars are:

Intellectual
Inclusive
Inspired
Independent
Individual

Our Scholars set the standard for others. They are role models who bring ambition, creativity, and curiosity to every aspect of school life. They benefit from exceptional teaching within the curriculum and meet regularly with the Master and the Head of Senior School to broaden their thinking, develop leadership, and refine their talents.

Academic Scholarships

We are an academically selective school. All applicants are assessed and interviewed before being offered a place.

Academic Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students applying for entry into Year 9, Year 10, and Year 12. A minimum mean CAT score of 118 is required, alongside positive school reports and strong academic references where applicable.

These awards recognise exceptional intellectual ability, academic potential, and the drive to excel.
Successful Academic Scholars take part in a bespoke programme that includes:

Personal development workshops
Public speaking coaching
Academic enrichment
Specialist mentoring and extension activities

If your child demonstrates exceptional academic talent, please highlight this during the application process.

Sport Scholarships

Wellington offers a select number of Sports Scholarships, primarily in Golf, Swimming, and Tennis, although exceptional student-athletes in any sporting field are welcome to apply. These scholarships are available for students entering Year 7 and above.

Applicants should currently be competing at regional, national, or international level. As part of the assessment, our Head of Golf, Head of Swimming, Director of Sports, or an appropriate specialist coach will review your child’s achievements, rankings, tournament results, and commitment to training in their chosen sport.

Sports Scholars play a significant role in our community and are encouraged to contribute across all areas of school life, not only in sport.

Although spaces are limited, we warmly welcome applications from talented athletes in all disciplines. Please indicate your child’s sporting specialty and achievements clearly in the application form. Our team will then contact you to discuss next steps before progressing the application.

Music Scholarships

Wellington College Bangkok is proud to nurture a growing community of exceptional young musicians.

Music Scholarships are available for talented students joining Year 7, Year 9, or Year 12.

Applicants should submit performance certificates, official ABRSM records, and evidence of musical involvement.
We maintain high expectations and look for musicians who demonstrate:

ABRSM Grade 8 or equivalent on the main instrument or voice
A minimum of Grade 5 Theory
Strong performance history, ensemble leadership, recordings, or composition work

For students entering Year 9 or Year 12, achievement on a second instrument at Grade 6 or higher is expected. Scholars should also intend to pursue IGCSE or A Level Music as appropriate.

Our Director of Music will assess each applicant’s performance, potential, and commitment to further study.

Please note that Governors’ Scholarships cannot be combined with any other discounts offered by the school.

The Application Process

Once we receive your scholarship application, our team will:

Review documents and portfolios
Arrange your school tour, assessments, and interviews if required
Contact shortlisted candidates with details for the Final Assessment Day on 31 January 2026

Application Requirements for External Applicants

External applicants are warmly invited to apply for the 2026 Governors’ Scholarships. To complete the process, applicants should submit the following:

1. Scholarship Application Letter

Applicants must submit an application letter of approximately one A4 page. This letter should outline relevant experience and engagement aligned with the chosen scholarship category, such as:

Music examination achievements and performance experience
Competitive sporting participation and results
Academic awards and notable accomplishments

Supporting documents, including certificates, portfolios, and evidence of achievements, may be submitted alongside the letter.

2. Online School Application

All external applicants must also complete the online school application, which includes:

Copies of recent school reports
Contact details for a referee from the current school or sports coach (referee reports should be positive when submitted)
Required identification documents
Payment of the THB 6,000 application fee

Guidance for the Student Application Letter

Application letters should be written by the student and addressed to The Master. We encourage applicants to reflect deeply and include the following:

Your educational journey so far. Which schools have you attended and where?
What have you excelled in, both academically and co-curricularly?
How have you developed your interests, passions, or areas of talent?
Why are you interested in applying for a scholarship at Wellington?
What makes you unique as a learner, performer, athlete, or individual?
What will you bring to the Wellington community and what do you hope to gain from this opportunity?
Any additional experiences or personal qualities you feel are relevant