Old Strathconians Association – General excellence Scholarship

Selection Criteria

1. Academic

   Applicants should provide evidence through School Reports of achievement in the A/B range consistently across subjects in Years 7 to 10.

2. Extra-curricular

   Evidence of interest and achievement in a range of activities across sport and the arts should be provided.

3. Personal qualities

   Evidence of commitment, good behaviour, concern for others and leadership capacity should be provided.

Scholarship Conditions

1. The Scholarship is open to students not yet enrolled at Strathcona, as well as current students, who are the daughter, granddaughter or other family member of a past student.
2. The Scholarship provides a 40% remission of tuition fees for two years, Years 11 and 12.
3. Parents are reminded that Scholarship Awards do not cover the administration fee, capital levy, school uniform, books and requisites, camps and excursions, travel expenses or extra subject fees.
4. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
   1. an interview with the Principal and representatives of the OSA;
   2. previous school reports;
   3. evidence of involvement and achievement in a range of co-curricular activities;
   4. an indication of good personal qualities.
5. An invitation to an interview does not necessarily mean that the student will be offered a scholarship.
6. The School will not enter into discussion regarding the awarding of the Scholarship.
7. An invitation to an interview does not necessarily mean that the student will be offered a scholarship.
8. The School will not enter into discussion regarding the awarding of the Scholarship.

Applications should include:

• Application form
• Copies of Year 7 to 10 reports.
• A written personal reference.
• A letter of application from the candidate giving reasons why she should be considered.

Applications should be received no later than 5.00pm on Wednesday, 21 October 2009.

Click to download the General excellence Scholarship Application form

Please address applications to: