Academic Scholarships

These scholarships may be awarded to prospective and current students entering years 5 and 7 to 11 in 2020 who demonstrate outstanding academic ability.
Applicants are required to submit an application and also sit a written examination administered by Edutest.

General Excellence Scholarships

These scholarships may be awarded to current students entering years 5 and 7 and prospective students entering years 5 and 7 to 11 in 2020.
Applicants must demonstrate strong academic ability and an outstanding talent/achievement in one activity or a very high level of excellence across two or more activities. Activities may include but are not limited to, leadership roles within current school or wider community, extensive and ongoing community service, sport (state level or above), debating, drama, art, music and dance.
Applicants are required to submit an application and also sit a written examination administered by Edutest.

Leonardian Scholarships

These scholarships may be awarded to prospective students entering years 5 and 7 to 11 in 2020. St Leonard’s College is committed to providing opportunities for appropriately qualified students who would otherwise not have access to an independent school education. Students who face ongoing difficult financial, family, or other life circumstances which have prevented them from achieving their best may apply for these awards. To be considered for a Leonardian Scholarship, the combined taxable income of all parties responsible for the student’s school fees must also be at or below A$99,000 and their assets and liabilities must satisfy the College’s means test. Leonardian Scholarships may only be awarded to permanent residents or citizens of Australia.
Applicants must demonstrate sound academic ability, a strong commitment to the completion of their secondary studies and the desire to contribute to the St Leonard’s College community. Applicants are required to submit an application and also sit a written examination administered by Edutest.
Where shortlisted for interview by the Principal, supporting documentation must be provided where requested. This may include references from appropriately qualified professional persons/organisations, tax return statements, and income and asset statements. Supporting documentation is not required at the initial application stage.

Drama Scholarships

Drama Scholarship recipients will be talented and dedicated performing arts students who are willing to contribute to the artistic life of the College and be observed as role models by their peers. Recipients are expected to contribute to the Hart Theatre Company in both on-stage and backstage capacities (e.g. front of house, costume assistance, prop and set building, promoting shows across the College).
Applicants are required to submit an application and also sit a written examination administered by Edutest.

Please click here for information about the audition process.

Drama Scholarships for commencement in 2020 may be awarded to prospective and current students entering years 7 to 11.

Music Scholarships

These scholarships may be awarded to musicians with outstanding talent in one or more instruments and/or voice along with sound academic ability and a dedication to the artistic life of the College. Music Scholarship recipients are expected to join one core ensemble and participate in a minimum of three other specified ensembles or activities each year.
Applicants are required to submit an application and also sit a written examination administered by Edutest.

Please click here for information about the audition process.

Music Scholarships for commencement in 2020 may be awarded to prospective and current students entering years 5 and 7 to 11.

Global Citizen Scholarships

Global Citizen Scholarships form part of the College’s commitment to social justice, to provide support for prospective students who have recently immigrated to Melbourne with their families as refugees.
Students seeking entry in years 7 to 11 in 2020 who have immigrated to Australia as refugees in the past 24 months may apply for these awards. The College has a close relationship with the Noble Park English Language School however welcomes application from all eligible families.
Applicants must demonstrate sound academic ability, a strong commitment to the completion of their secondary studies and the desire to contribute to the St Leonard’s College community.
Global Citizen Scholarships may only be awarded to students who can demonstrate permanent residency status.

Applications remain open throughout the year and should be made in writing to the Principal’s Office:

Mr Stuart Davis
St Leonard’s College
163 South Road
Brighton East VIC 3187

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of a written application which addresses the selection criteria, relevant references, most recent school reports and the results of any other education-related testing. Applicants are encouraged to include references from local community leaders or organisations.
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the College Principal.

Indigenous Scholarships

The College is committed to increasing the number and ensuring the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in secondary education. Prospective students seeking entry in years 7 to 11 in 2020 may apply for these awards. Applicants must demonstrate sound academic ability, a strong commitment to the completion of their secondary studies and the desire to contribute to the St Leonard’s College community.

Applications remain open throughout the year and should be made in writing to the Principal’s Office:

Mr Stuart Davis
St Leonard’s College
163 South Road
Brighton East VIC 3187

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of a written application which addresses the selection criteria, relevant references, most recent school reports and the results of any other education-related testing. Applicants are encouraged to include references from local community leaders or organisations.
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the College Principal.

Other Information

Duration of Scholarships

Awards are tenable to the completion of year 12 at St Leonard’s College, subject to review at the end of each semester by the Head of Section. The review takes into consideration the student’s results, their active participation in school activities and advancing St Leonard’s reputation through exemplary presentation and behaviour in and out of the school. Scholarship recipients are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to St Leonard’s College. Families must return scholarship funds to the College where a student leaves the College prior to the completion of year 12.

Value of scholarships

Scholarships are awarded at the Principal’s discretion. The number of awards offered and the percentage of tuition fee remission will vary according to students’ abilities and personal circumstances. The tuition fee covers all tuition costs and charges for every student’s standard program including technology access at all year levels, excursions and camps. A full list of inclusions and exclusions can be found in the Information Handbook. Inclusions and exclusions may differ at the Principal’s discretion.

College Tour Program

Families wishing to find out more about St Leonard’s College are encouraged to attend a College Tour. Please click here to view our tour schedule and register for a tour.

Contact the Admissions Office

Please contact the Admissions Office via email at enrolment@stleonards.vic.edu.au  or telephone (03) 9909 9300 should you have any further questions.