St Mary’s College has established a range of scholarships to encourage the enrolment of students who strive for excellence and to achieve the highest standards possible.
We invite applications for our Scholarship Program for Years 7 – 12 including:
- Academic Scholarship
- Performing Arts/Music Scholarship (Current Students Only)
- Sports Scholarship (Current Students Only)
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
- These scholarships are available for students currently studying or wishing to enrol at St Mary’s College at Years 7 - 11.
- Parents of non-current students must contact the College Registrar to ensure places are available prior to applying for the scholarship.
- The maximum scholarship given is 50% of the academic tuition fees for two years for students applying in Years 7 -11 and 1 year for students applying at Year 12.
- Academic performance will be reviewed at the end of each year. Should changes to the scholarship be needed, parents will be notified prior.
- The successful applicants will need to demonstrate a willingness to participate fully in the life of the College and maintain a high academic standard.
APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP AT ST MARY'S COLLEGE
Academic Scholarship
- Current St Mary’s College students receiving discounted fees by way of a bursary or scholarship are ineligible to apply.
- There is a fee of $150 for those wishing to sit the scholarship exam this is paid through the ACER portal on application.
- Successful recipients will receive a credit towards their fees and must maintain a high standard of academic achievement.
- St Mary's College is currently offering scholarships for 2026 entry.
- Apply for a Level 1 ACER Scholarship Exam if your child will enter Year 7 or 8 in 2026.
- Apply for a Level 2 ACER Scholarship Exam if your child will enter Year 9 or 10 in 2026.
- Apply for a Level 3 ACER Scholarship Exam if your child will enter Year 11 or 12 2026.
Once a scholarship has been offered and accepted, an agreement is entered into that is beneficial to the student, their family and the College. As a condition of acceptance of the scholarship, students are required to remain at St Mary’s College until the completion of the scholarship terms. Should a student leave the College prior to the terms of the scholarship being completed, any credits applied to tuition fees will be required to be refunded back to the College
KEY DATES - Academic Scholarships for 2025 are currently closed.
MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS AND SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
Only available to students currently attending St Mary's College.
- Sport Scholarship Criteria - Students applying for a sport scholarship, must have been selected to represent either a State team or National team. Sport scholarship applications must be submitted in the same year the student is selected for the State or National team. Past representation will not be considered. Sport scholarships only apply to the current year of study. Sports Scholarships are only for one year. Should a student be selected for the State or National Team in following years, parents need to notify the College and provide a letter of selection.
- Performing Arts Scholarship Criteria - Students applying for a music/performing arts scholarships will need to audition. Information regarding auditions will be issued by the St Mary's College Music and Drama Department. The amount and length of the scholarship will be determined upon completion of the audition.
- Current St Mary’s College students receiving discounted fees by way of a bursary or scholarship are ineligible to apply.
Applications for scholarships are submitted by hitting the correct link below.
The successful applicants will need to demonstrate a willingness to participate fully in the life of the College, and care should be taken to ensure that the applicant’s interests and activities are fully documented and supported, where possible, by evidence of awards, prizes or testimonials.
Further information should be addressed to the College Director of Development Mr David Formosa - dformosa@stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au