Scholarships

We welcome interest from Day and Boarding students who demonstrate the qualities, potential and leadership to make a significant contribution to our school in the broadest sense.

We are committed to supporting outstanding students from the local community and across Australia.

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. We strongly advise families to visit a school before sitting for a scholarship to make sure the school is the right fit for your child.

A scholarship at Grammar gives you an opportunity to thrive in our wonderful learning community.

Academic Scholarships – registrations open for entry 2020

  • Scholarships will be open to students entering Years 4 to 11 in 2020 (Day students and Boarders)
  • Testing will take place at Grammar on Saturday 16 February 2019
  • Testing is conducted by the Edutest group
  • Each student is provided with a diagnostic report of their achievement on the test
  • Registration Fee is $90
  • It is possible to arrange remote testing via the EduTest Website
  • From Monday 3 December – click here to register for Academic Scholarship testing via Edutest. 
  • Registrations open from Monday 3 December 2018 until Friday 8 February 2019. 

Music Scholarships – registrations open for entry 2020

  • Open to students entering Years 5 to 11 in 2020 (Day students and Boarders)
  • Auditions take place in mid-February each year
  • Available on all instruments, including Voice
  • Includes individual music tuition by one of our specialist Music teachers
  • Musical opportunities are provided through various ensembles including orchestras, concert bands, classical and contemporary ensembles, choirs and chamber groups
  • Successful candidates will be expected to participate in at least two ensembles as directed by the Director of Music
  • A minimum standard applies for most instruments – applicants should have no less than three years’ experience or provide a reference of recommendation from their instrumental teacher
  • Students may audition on more than one instrument
  • Pianists should be at least Grade 5 AMEB standard or equivalent
  • We are especially supportive of students with an aptitude for bagpipes, pipe drums or pipe organ
  • From 3 December 2018 – download the Music Application Form: Available here
  • Registrations open from Monday 3 December 2018 until Friday 8 February 2019. 

Don Huntley Memorial Scholarship

  • Open to exceptional pianists – Grade 7 or higher
  • Applicants will present two contrasting pieces demonstrating proficiency and complete an aural test which includes general musicianship knowledge

Pipe Organ Scholarship

  • Open to any student interested in studying the pipe organ
  • We are especially supportive of experienced pianists

Art and Design Scholarships – Registrations open for entry 2020

  • Open to students entering Years 5 to 11 in 2020 (Day students and Boarders)
  • Interviews take place in February each year for entry the following year
  • Available to students who demonstrate a special aptitude and potential in Art/Design
  • Our dedicated Art and Design Centre features a spacious gallery and specialist studios offering Ceramics, Textiles, Product Design (separate Woodwork and Metalwork rooms), Printmaking, Visual Communication & Design, Photography and Painting & Drawing
  • We offer all four VCE Art subjects: Art, Studio Arts, Visual Communication Design and Product Design & Technology
  • From 1 December – download the Art/Design Application Form: Available here 
  • Registrations open from Monday 3 December 2018 until Friday 8 February 2019. 

Dance and Drama Scholarships – Registrations now open

  • Drama/Dance scholarships are open to students entering Years 7 to 11 in 2020 (Day students and Boarders)
  • Auditions take place in February each year for entry the following year
  • Opportunities to be involved in the Performing Arts are provided through class electives, VCE Dance, VCE Theatre Studies, school productions and specialist workshops
  • Successful candidates will be expected to take every opportunity to be involved in the Performing Arts within the curriculum and participate in school productions
  • Download the Dance Application Form: Available here 
  • Download the Drama Application Form: Available here
  • Registrations open from Monday 3 December 2018 until Friday 8 February 2019. 

“General Excellence Scholarships for Boarders” – Registrations now closed

Scholarship opportunities exist for new Boarding students. Applications open April 2019 (for entry 2020)

  • An additional scholarship opportunity exists for new Boarding students who do not already have an offer of a scholarship or bursary at Grammar
  • We are looking to support Boarding students who demonstrate general excellence through their capacity to contribute to the life of our school in the broadest sense
  • We are looking for a record of contribution and achievement in a range of areas such as sport, community service, leadership and the arts, as well as academic potential

Bursaries (including ICPA)

  • Bursaries are open to students with sound academic ability that is accompanied by a particular strength or talent and the potential to contribute to life at Grammar in the broadest sense. To discuss bursary opportunities further, contact our Admissions Office on +61 3 5338 0830 or by email
  • Isolated Childrens’ Parents Association (ICPA) Bursaries: Families with current ICPA membership should tick the box on the Edutest online registration (Academic scholarships), on the Application Form (Music, Arts and Design or Performing Arts scholarships) or on the General Excellence Boarding Application. An ICPA member student may be considered for an ICPA Bursary where the student is not the recipient of any other Bursary or Scholarship.

Contact Us

If you need any help with your scholarship enquiry please contact our Admissions Office on +61 3 5338 0830 or by email.