SCHOLARSHIPS AT BALLARAT GRAMMAR

Expect more from your educational journey when you connect with over a century of educational excellence at Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School. Since 1911, our commitment to providing opportunities through scholarships has opened doors to extraordinary academic experiences and paved the way for diverse future pathways. Ballarat Grammar Scholarships and Bursaries enhance our dedication to providing a holistic education and a diverse educational experience – they remain a foundational strength for both students and families beyond financial support.

Ballarat Grammar offers a range of scholarships and bursaries, spanning academic, art and design, boarding, dance and drama, music, and Indigenous. Open to new and current day and boarding students, these opportunities are open to those who demonstrate our values, leadership potential and a commitment to service to the School community. Become a valued member of our vibrant community, where your potential is nurtured.

We encourage prospective students and their families to visit before applying. To book a tour or enquire about a place at the School, please complete our Admissions enquiry form

Our scholarships are competitive, and applicants are assessed based on the strength of their scholarship application, previous school reports, the scholarship test and interview. Please discover more about our available scholarships below, including eligibility, required documentation and links to forms.

KEY DATES

Information about 2026 Scholarship applications and testing dates will be made available in early 2025.

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

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  • ACADEMIC

    Applications for scholarships are currently closed.

  • Music

    Applications for scholarships are currently closed.

  • Drama

    Applications for scholarships are currently closed.

  • Dance

    Applications for scholarships are currently closed.

  • ART AND DESIGN

    Applications for scholarships are currently closed.

  • BOARDING GENERAL EXCELLENCE BURSARY

    BOARDING GENERAL EXCELLENCE BURSARY REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

    • We have a high level of interest for boarding in all year levels in the coming years, so early enquiries are strongly recommended.
    • Boarding General Excellence Bursaries are open to 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.
    • Boarding students are also invited to sit for any of the above scholarships.
    BOARDING GENERAL EXCELLENCE BURSARY

  • INDIGENOUS

    INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

    • A select number of Indigenous Secondary Scholarships are available based on meeting the selection criteria.
    • Please begin by completing the Expression of Interest form here or contacting Ballarat Grammar’s Indigenous Student Coordinator, James Castles, by email [email protected].
    • More information available on our Indigenous Program below
    INDIGENOUS PROGRAM

  • BURSARIES

    If you would like to discuss a Bursary to support excellence in an area not listed, we encourage you to contact us.

    Isolated Childrens’ Bursaries for families who are eligible for the Federal Government Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme (AIC) may be considered for a Bursary where the student is not the recipient of any other Bursary or Scholarship.

    For all Bursary enquiries, please email [email protected]

  • Named Scholarships

    Through Named Scholarships and bursaries, Ballarat Grammar families generously provide the gift of education to future generations. Beyond financial support, Named Scholarships leave a valuable legacy for future generations of Ballarat Grammar families.

    Named Scholarship and Bursary funds include The Rob and Di Olston Boarding Scholarship Fund and The Ford Guthrie Scholarship Fund.

    Learn more about how Named Scholarships contribute to transformative educational experiences at Ballarat Grammar and how you can contribute, by browsing our Scholarships Information Brochure

    All Named Scholarships and bursaries are allocated through our Scholarship Application process. For more information contact [email protected]

     

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