Scholarships
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Through our Scholarship Program, Perth College offers students the opportunity to shape their own futures and positively influence the world. Our scholarships provide access to exceptional educational opportunities to students who wouldn’t otherwise have access to a Perth College education.
To be considered for one of our Scholarships, students must be willing to be active participants in our School community, uphold our values and embrace our School spirit.
Scholarships for 2026 are now open
The scholarship examination will be held on Saturday 8 February 2025 from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm at Excelsior House, Lawley Crescent. Arrival should be by 8:20 am.
All candidates must register via the Academic Scholarship link before applying for any other scholarship.
To be eligible for a Perth College Scholarship, all candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Applicants applying for the Music and Performing Arts Scholarships are also required to attend an audition (dates to be confirmed). Shortlisted applicants will be notified closer to the time for their specific time and day.
Kindly note that for boarding or overseas families located 400km or more away, alternative arrangements may be organised. If you wish for this to occur, please register using the Academic Scholarship Remote Location link (for students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in 2026 – sitting the exam in a remote location).
Remote and Overseas candidates must register on the correct link by Friday 24 January 2025. All other scholarships close on Wednesday 29 January 2025.
Council Scholarships
Academic scholarships are awarded to current or new students who wish to enter Perth College in Year 7 to Year 11 in 2026. These scholarships offer part remission of tuition fees for the duration of the student’s time at Perth College. Students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The scholarship is based on the assessment of each application, taking into consideration the results from the scholarship examination, school reports and relevant supporting documents, along with a range of other achievements.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal.
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
The General Excellence scholarship is awarded to a current or new student who wishes to enter Perth College in Year 5 and Year 7 to Year 11 in 2026. This scholarship offers part remission of tuition fees for the duration of the student’s time at Perth College. Students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The scholarship is based on a range of the student’s achievements across various activities, including academic, co-curricular, leadership, service, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
Music scholarships will be awarded to current or new students who wish to enter Perth College in Year 7 in 2026. These scholarships offer part remission of tuition for the duration of a student’s schooling; students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The scholarship is based on the assessment of each application whilst taking into consideration the student’s achievements across a breadth of activities, including academic and co-curricular, leadership and service, and the ability to participate in the life of the School.
Applicants should have outstanding musical ability and are advanced instrumentalists/ vocalists on their musical instrument of choice. They should be advanced and dedicated instrumentalists and may have studied for AMEB and/or Trinity College exams on at least one instrument. Applicants should be the equivalent of Grade Three exam level or above. Applications must be supported with a written reference from the student’s current Music teacher. Please upload references with all other documentation.
Short listed candidates for this scholarship are required to attend an audition with the date and time to be confirmed. Applicants who have not been successful in obtaining an audition will be notified. After the audition process, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the Principal.
Terms of Music Scholarship
Music scholarship holders will be expected to:
- Be a member of one of the major instrumental ensembles as appropriate
- Be a member of a school choir
- Maintain a high level of achievement on their chosen instrument
- Study this subject as an elective subject from Year 7 to Year 10 and an ATAR subject in Years 11 and 12, maintaining a high level of effort and achievement and acting as a positive role model to others
- Be supportive and contribute to the musical life at Perth College.
Audition Requirements
- Accompanists or backing tracks should be used at the audition where appropriate and should be provided by the applicant
- At the audition, the student will be asked to perform two short contrasting items of their own choice, no longer than 3 minutes per piece. Each piece can be performed on two different instruments if applicable
- The audition will include a listening test and a brief interview
- The audition will take approximately 15 minutes
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an audition at Perth College (date to be confirmed)
- after the audition process, shortlisted applicants, attend an interview with the Principal.
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
- Written reference from the applicants current Music teacher
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
The Performing Arts scholarship will be awarded to a current or new student who wishes to enter Perth College in Year 10 in 2026. It will offer part remission of tuition for the duration of a student’s schooling. Students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The scholarship is based on the assessment of each application whilst taking into consideration the student’s achievements across a breadth of activities, including academic and co-curricular, leadership and service, and the ability to participate in the life of the School.
Applicants should have outstanding ability in Dance, Drama and/or Musical Theatre and may have studied for relevant exams in at least one performance discipline. Applications must be supported with a written reference from the student’s current Performing Arts teacher. Please upload references with all other documentation.
Short listed candidates for this scholarship are required to attend an audition with the date and time to be confirmed. Applicants who have not been successful in obtaining an audition will be notified. After the audition process, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the Principal.
Terms of Performing Arts Scholarship
Scholarship holders will be expected to:
- Be a member of one of the major performance ensembles as appropriate
- Be a member of eP!C Youth Theatre Company (Dance and/or Drama)
- Maintain a high level of achievement in their chosen area of interest
- Study this subject as an ATAR subject from Year 10 and an ATAR subject in Years 11 and 12, maintaining a high level of effort and achievement and acting as a positive role model to others
- Be supportive and contribute to the Performing Arts community at Perth College
Audition Requirements
- Accompanists/props/backing tracks should be used at the audition where appropriate and should be provided by the applicant
- At the audition, the student will be asked to perform two short contrasting items of their own choice, no longer than 3 minutes per piece
- The audition will include a short workshop and a brief interview
- The audition will take approximately 15 minutes
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an audition at Perth College (date to be confirmed)
- after the audition process, shortlisted applicants, attend an interview with the Principal
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
- Written reference from the applicants current Performing Arts teacher
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
The Rural Boarding scholarships will be awarded to students who would enter Perth College as a boarder in Year 7 to Year 11 in 2026. It will offer part remission of tuition and boarding fees for the duration of a student’s schooling; students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The scholarship is based on the assessment of each application whilst taking into consideration the student’s achievements across a breadth of activities, including academic and co-curricular, leadership and service, and the ability to participate in the life of the School.
All applicants are required to upload a letter to the Principal outlining why they would like to be educated as a boarder at Perth College and what the scholarship means to them; or, for current students, what they love about Perth College and how the scholarship would assist them. This letter should be no more than 300 words in length.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal, either in person or via Zoom
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
- a letter to the Principal outlining why they would like to be educated as a boarder at Perth College and what the scholarship means to them; or, for current students, what they love about Perth College and how the Scholarship would assist them. This letter should be no more than 300 words in length
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
The Joan Cowcher Clarke Scholarship Fund will be awarded to a new student who wishes to enter Perth College in Year 7 to Year 11 in 2026. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student from a family of limited financial means, with the opportunity to receive a college education. This scholarship will offer part remission of tuition fees for the duration of the student’s schooling; students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The scholarship is based on the assessment of each application whilst taking into consideration the student’s achievements across a breadth of activities, including academic and co-curricular, leadership and service, and the ability to participate in the life of the School.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal.
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
- copies of the two most recent income tax returns for all supporting parents (Please note that full tax return documentation is required, not tax assessments)
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
Foundation Scholarships and Bursaries
Margaret and Patricia Feilman InsideOut Scholarship will be awarded to a new student who would enter Perth College in Year 10 or Year 11 in 2026 and who, without the scholarship may otherwise not be able to attend the School. The scholarship offers part remission of tuition and boarding (if applicable) fees for the duration of the student’s time at Perth College. Students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The scholarship is based on the assessment of each application whilst taking into consideration the student’s achievements across a breadth of activities, including academic and co-curricular, leadership and service, and the ability to participate in the life of the School.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal.
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
The Perth College Foundation Boarding Bursary will be awarded to a current or new student who would enter Perth College as a boarder in Year 7 to Year 11 in 2026. The bursay offers a once only payment of part remission of boarding fees.
The bursary is based on the assessment of each application whilst taking into consideration the student’s achievements across a breadth of activities, including academic and co-curricular, leadership and service, and the ability to participate in the life of the School.
All applicants are required to upload a letter to the Principal outlining why they would like to be educated as a boarder at Perth College and what the bursary means to them; or, for current students, what they love about Perth College and how the bursary would assist them. This letter should be no more than 300 words in length.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal, either in person or via Zoom
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
- a letter to the Principal outlining why they would like to be educated as a boarder at Perth College and what the bursary means to them; or, for current students, what they love about Perth College and how the bursary would assist them. This letter should be no more than 300 words in length
The percentage of fee remission offered for each bursary is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
oan and George Lefroy General Excellence Scholarship will be awarded to a current or new student who would enter Perth College in Year 10 in 2026 and who, without the scholarship may otherwise not be able to attend or remain enrolled at the School. The scholarship offers part remission of tuition and boarding fees (if applicable) for the duration of the student’s time at Perth College. Students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The scholarship is based on the assessment of each application whilst taking into consideration the student’s achievements across a breadth of activities, including academic and co-curricular, leadership and service, and the ability to participate in the life of the School.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
The Audrey Fairchild Scholarships will be awarded to a new student who wishes to enter Perth College in Year 7 or Year 10 in 2026. The Scholarships will offer part remission of tuition fees for the duration of the student’s schooling; students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The Scholarships are based on the assessment of each application whilst taking into consideration the student’s achievements across a breadth of activities, including academic and co-curricular, leadership and service, and the ability to participate in the life of the School.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal.
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
The Christine Barnetson Rural Scholarship will be awarded to a new rural based boarding student who would enter Perth College in Year 11 2026 as a boarding student, and who, without the scholarship may otherwise not be able to attend the School. The scholarship offers part remission of tuition and boarding fees for the duration of the student’s time at Perth College. Students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The scholarship is based on the assessment of each application whilst taking into consideration the student’s achievements across a breadth of activities, including academic and co-curricular, leadership and service, and the ability to participate in the life of the School.
All applicants are required to upload a letter to the Principal outlining why they would like to be educated as a boarder at Perth College and what the scholarship means to them. This letter should be no more than 300 words in length.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal, either in person or via Teams
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
- A letter to the Principal outlining why they would like to be educated as a boarder at Perth College and what the scholarship means to them. This letter should be no more than 300 words in length.
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
The Wulili Indigenous Student Scholarship is offered to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student who is entering the School in Years 7 to Year 11 in 2026 and who may not otherwise be able to come to the School.
The Wulili Scholarship is funded by the Perth College Foundation and the amount provided will depend on the individual family’s capacity to contribute and the extent of other funding they are receiving. It is expected that the family will make some monetary contribution towards the child’s ongoing education.
Students are selected based on achievements across a breadth of activities including academic, co-curricular, leadership, service and innovation/entrepreneurship strengths.
Application Criteria
To be considered for the Wulili Scholarship, students apply direct to the School in the year prior to entry. Students are required to submit a cover letter, addressed to the Principal, responding to the following questions:
- Tell us about yourself and your family/traditional background
- Why you would like to come to Perth College
- What you feel you can bring to our School Community
In addition, to the cover letter the following documents will also need to be provided:
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results (if available)
- Written essay: 350-500 word response to the following question:
“Leadership is about making a positive impact so that others can benefit more than you. Write about how you hope to show this in your own community, once you have finished school.”
Please email all the above responses and supporting documents to [email protected]. Students are to apply for the Wulili Scholarship by 1 August of the year prior to entry.
Should you have any queries about the scholarship application process please contact the Enrolments Engagement Manager, Annemarie Towie, on 9471 2104 or by email on [email protected]
Old Girls’ Association Scholarships and Bursaries
The Old Girls’ Association Sisters’ Memorial Bursary will be awarded to the daughter or granddaughter of a former Perth College student who would enter Perth College as a student in Year 7 in 2026. It offers 25% remission of tuition fees for the duration of a student’s schooling. Both new and existing Perth College students are welcome to apply. Students will be tested and selected in the year preceding the year of entry.
The scholarship is based on the assessment of each application whilst taking into consideration the student’s achievements across a breadth of activities, including academic and co-curricular, leadership and service, and the ability to participate in the life of the School.
Candidates for the Old Girls’ Association Sisters’ Memorial Bursary must attend a personal interview with the Bursary Trustees, which is held on the afternoon of the Scholarship Examination.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- attend an interview with the Bursary Trustees, which is held on the afternoon of the Scholarship Examination (Saturday 8 February 2025)
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal.
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
The Old Girls’ Association Heritage Scholarship will be awarded to the daughter or granddaughter of a former Perth College student who would enter Perth College as a new student in Year 10 or Year 11in 2026. The scholarship offers 50% remission of tuition fees and is tenable for the duration of the student’s time at Perth College.
Students are selected after consideration of achievements across a breadth of activities including academic and co-curricular, leadership, service and/or innovation/entrepreneurship, and the student’s ability to contribute to a variety of activities at Perth College.
Candidates for the Old Girls’ Association Heritage Scholarship must attend a personal interview with the Bursary Trustees, which is held on the afternoon of the Scholarship Examination.
Scholarship Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants are required to:
- complete the online scholarship registration by Wednesday 29 January 2025
- sit the scholarship exam held at Perth College on Saturday 8 February 2025
- attend an interview with the Bursary Trustees, which is held on the afternoon of the Scholarship Examination (Saturday 8 February 2025)
- if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal.
In addition to the online application, the following documents need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday 29 January 2025 (Friday 24 January 2025 for remote and overseas registrations):
- Two most recent school reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
The percentage of fee remission offered for each scholarship is non-negotiable.
Kindly note for overseas or boarding families located 400km or more away from Perth College, alternative arrangements may be organised to be tested locally. Please contact Academic Assessment Services directly at [email protected]
MADALAH Scholarship
For students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Applicants are encouraged to visit madalah.com.au or contact our Enrolments Engagement Manager, Annemarie Towie, on 9471 2104 or by email on [email protected]
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