Fees at Rondebosch and other State schools have increased significantly from when most Old Boys went to Rondebosch.  The awarding of bursaries have accordingly become important to financially assist parents.  An important aspect of the Union's Centenary Appeal is the creation of a Bursary and Scholarship Fund.

Bursaries are also important in attracting talented boys to the school when they may otherwise have gone to another school.  Rondebosch continues its long tradition of attracting boys from diverse backgrounds and varied talents, whether academic, musical or sporting, and bursaries are generally awarded in one of these three categories.  Many recipients of bursaries excel in more than one area of the school's activities. 

In some circumstances parents may apply for a special reduction in school fees, but this obviously has an impact on the school's income and on the amount other parents need to pay to ensure that all the school's expenses are met.  The vast majority of parents pay the full fees as they are aware of the value of the excellent education Rondebosch provides to their sons.  Due to the nature of boarding, special fee reductions do not apply to boarding fees and bursaries to help boys from outside of  the Rondebosch area to attend RBHS will be welcome.

Old Boys are encouraged to make contributions to the cost of awarding a bursary.  Where a full or partial bursary is awarded it should be for the full five year period the boy attends RBHS as a bursary should not be withdrawn due to a lack of funds for that particular bursary. Donations may also be made toward the general bursary fund where funds from various donors are combined.  Donations are deductible from South African taxable income.

The prestigious Rondebosch Overseas Scholarship enables an Old Boy to further his postgraduate studies at an overseas educational institution. The recipient will be expected to return to South Africa on completion of his studies in order for the country to benefit from the knowledge and experience gained abroad. The names of Old Boys who have received this Scholarship are recorded on the Honours Board in the foyer of the High School. The Scholarship is awarded from funds separate to those of the Union.

Old Boys who wish to apply for this Scholarship, which is awarded when sufficient funds are available,, should contact the Union’s Treasurer, André Ross, through the OBU office. There are no application forms and applicants should send their CV, references and a motivation letter to the OBU at PO Box 731 Rondebosch 7701. The scholarship may again be awarded in 2012/3

Mr Wally Mears, Headmaster of the High School from 1930 to 1951, read for his Masters degree at Cambridge University. The Nan Mears Scholarship, in memory of Mrs Mears, enables a Rondebosch Old Boy to read law, humanities or the arts at Emmanual College, Cambridge. Mr Mears founded St.Stithians College in 1951 and this scholarship is shared between Rondebosch and St.Stithians Old Boys.

Further information may be obtained from the Union’s Treasurer, André Ross, through the OBU office. There are no application forms and applicants should send their CV, references and a motivation letter to the OBU at PO Box 731 Rondebosch 7701.