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Please note that a further application round for scholarships to commence in 2021 will open in December 2019 for Academic, General Excellence and Leonardian Scholarships. In addition to these categories, applications for Drama and Music Scholarships open in December 2019.
St Leonard’s College Scholarships may only be awarded to permanent residents or citizens of Australia.
Round 1 Academic, General Excellence and Leonardian Scholarships 2021
Applications Open: Now Open
Application Fee: $100
Timely Applications Close: Friday 18 October 2019
Late Applications: Saturday 19 October 2019 (for applications received on or after this date, applicants will be charged a late fee rate by Edutest)
Late Applications Closing Date: Monday 21 October 2019
Examination Email: Tuesday 22 October 2019. Applicants receive examination email confirming venue, time to arrive and what to bring on the morning of the examination.
Edutest Written Examination: Saturday 26 October 2019, 9.00am to 12.00pm at St Leonard’s College
Selection/Offers: November/December 2019
Round 2 Academic, General Excellence, Leonardian, Music and Drama Scholarships 2021
Applications Open: December 2019
Timely Applications Closing Date: Friday 7 February 2020
Late Applications: Saturday 8 February 2020. (for applications received on or after this date, applicants will be charged a late fee rate by Edutest)
Late Applications Closing Date: Monday 10 February 2020. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Examination Email: Tuesday 11 February 2020. Applicants receive examination email confirming venue, time to arrive and what to bring on the morning of the examination.
Edutest Written Examination: 15 February 2020, 9.00am to 12.00pm at St Leonard’s College
Music and Drama Auditions: February/March 2020
Selection/Offers made: March/April 2020
These scholarships may be awarded to prospective and current students entering years 5 and 7 to 11 in 2021 who demonstrate outstanding academic ability. Applicants are required to submit an application and also sit a written examination administered by Edutest.
These scholarships may be awarded to current students entering years 5 and 7 and prospective students entering years 5 and 7 to 11 in 2021.
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.
These scholarships may be awarded to prospective students entering years 5 and 7 to 11 in 2021. 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.
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.
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, income and asset statements. Supporting documentation is not required at the initial application stage.
Drama Scholarship recipients will be talented and dedicated performing arts students with sound academic ability who are willing to contribute to the artistic life of the College. Recipients are expected to contribute to the College’s Hart Theatre Company in both on-stage and backstage capacities (e.g. front of house roles, costume assistance, prop and set building, promoting shows across the College).
Drama Scholarship applications for commencement in 2021 will open in December 2019. Please check the College website at this time for further information and eligibility criteria.
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.
Music Scholarship applications for commencement in 2021 will open in December 2019. Please check the College website at this time for further information and eligibility criteria.
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 2021 who have immigrated to Australia 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.
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.
The College is committed to increasing the number and ensuring the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people enrolled in secondary education. Prospective students seeking entry in years 7 to 11 in 2021 may apply for these awards.
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of a written application, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Please contact the Admissions Office via email at enrolment@stleonards.vic.edu.au or telephone (03) 9909 9300 should you have any further questions.
You must complete a St Leonard’s College application form for Academic, General Excellence and Leonardian Scholarships and also sit a written examination as part of your application. Applications and the written examination are administered by Edutest on behalf of the College. The results of Round 1 testing (26 October 2019 examination) will not be shared with other schools. Edutest will contact all applicants who apply in the current round (round 1) via email on Tuesday 22 October 2019 with details about the written examination which will be held at St Leonard’s College on Saturday 26 October 2019 from 9.00am to 12.00pm. Please note that Music and Drama Scholarship applications open in December 2019 (Round 2) and are not available in the current application round. Applications for Global Citizen and Indigenous Scholarships should be made directly to the College (not through the above outlined application process through Edutest).
You have the option to nominate for more than one scholarship category on your application form provided you meet the eligibility criteria for each.
Applications will open in December 2019 for Music and Drama Scholarships commencing in 2021. Further information about the selection process and eligibility criteria will be available at this time. Auditions will be held for shortlisted music and drama applicants in February/March 2020.
All unsuccessful applications and written examination results from Round 1 will automatically be reviewed during the Round 2 selection process. Some families may choose to reapply in Round 2 in the hope of securing an improved result in the written examination. Please note that only the most recent application will count – meaning those who re-apply in Round 2 (applications open in December 2019) will only have their Round 2 written examination results reviewed.
Following the written examination administered by Edutest, some applicants will be shortlisted for interview with the Principal, Mr Stuart Davis. Offers for Academic, General Excellence and Leonardian Scholarships will be made at the conclusion of each of the application rounds (usually within 6 weeks of the examination date). Scholarship offers for Music and Drama will be made following the December 2019 application round only. Please view important dates for further information.
