Strathcona. Bring out her best.

We recognise excellence and potential by offering a range of scholarships. Our scholarship program reflects the social diversity and intellectual standard across the school, enabling girls to reach their potential regardless of their background.

Strathcona Scholarships

Strathcona will offer a number of Academic and Music scholarships to students entering the School in 2011. General information is provided below and applications can be made online or by contacting Mrs Joanne Wilson, for an application form and further details about Strathcona. She can be reached on (03) 8779 7500 or by email.

Online Registrations for Academic Scholarships/ACER Examination

Testing Date - Saturday 17 April 2010

• Click here to apply for scholarship registrations at Levels 1, 2 and 3.
• Click here to apply for scholarship registrations at the PSP Junior level.

Details of Testing

Entry Years 5, 7, 9 and 11 in 2011.

The Scholarship examination will be held on Saturday, 17 April 2010 at Strathcona beginning at 8.45 am and finishing at approximately 12 noon. The scholarship application fee is $85. Applications must be received no later than Friday, 26 March 2010. Registrations received after this date will incur a late fee.

Entry Year 7, 2011: Level 1

Designed for students in their final year of primary school for entry into first year of secondary school. (Duration of awarded scholarships is 6 years provided progress and performance are maintained at a high standard).

Entry Year 9, 2011: Level 2

Designed for students in Year 8, 2010 for entry into Year 9, 2011. (Duration of awarded scholarships is 4 years provided progress and performance are maintained at a high standard).

Year 11, 2011: Level 3

Designed for all students in Year 10, 2010 for entry into the final two years of their secondary schooling. (Duration of awarded scholarships is 2 years provided progress and performance are maintained at a high standard).

Primary–Year 5, 2011

Designed for students in Year 4, 2010 for entry into Year 5, 2011. (Duration of awarded scholarships is for 8 years provided progress and performance are maintained at a high standard).

Music Scholarships

Music scholarships are awarded following audition and interview with the Music Director. Orchestral instruments are preferred, although pianists and singers of excellence may be considered. Click here for details and application form. Evidence of strong academic ability is required. (School report to be attached to application.

OSA – General Excellence Scholarship

Offered commencing 2011, the Scholarship is intended to assist the daughter, granddaughter or other family member of an Old Strathconian with the completion of Years 11 and 12 at Strathcona. The Scholarship will be available to either a girl not already enrolled at Strathcona or a current student and will provide a 40% remission of tuition fees.

Selection will be based on both academic achievement and extra-curricular involvement. Click here for details and application form.

Enquiries: Joanne Wilson, Director of Enrolment and Marketing via email or (03) 8779 7500. Registration fee is $50.00.