Scholarships

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2025 Scholarship Program is Now Closed

Details for the 2026 Scholarship Program will be available from August 2024. 

At Strathcona, we support each student to develop her own voice and identity, with a focus on her personal wellbeing. Innovative teaching and learning programs are the heartbeat of our culture and throughout the history of the School each student has been encouraged to develop the self-belief and resilience to embrace new opportunities and the confidence to pursue their passions so they make their way bravely, faithfully and happily in the world.

Strathcona offers a limited number of Academic, Music and Special Scholarships on an annual basis. Scholarships recognise achievement, enable success and assume a commitment to the School. 

Before making an application for a scholarship, please take the time to read all the information below and in the Scholarship guide which you can download.  You will learn about the types of scholarships on offer, the process of applying for a scholarship and the terms and conditions that apply to successful candidates.

We also encourage you to attend one of our upcoming School Tours prior to submitting an application.

Academic Scholarships may be offered to a select number of girls on the basis of their academic results after an academic examination (with independent provider EduTest). Academic Scholarships carry partial remission of tuition fees and are conditional upon consistent academic progress, full participation in the co-curricular life of Strathcona and the active modelling of Strathcona values.

The Principal of Strathcona, Mrs Marise McConaghy, invites applications from prospective students for the following years:

  • Year 3 in 2023 may apply for Year 5, 2025 Scholarships
  • Year 4 in 2023 may apply for Year 6, 2025 Scholarships
  • Year 5 in 2023 may apply for Year 7, 2025 Scholarships
  • Year 6 in 2023 may apply for Year 8, 2025 Scholarships
  • Year 7 in 2023 may apply for Year 9, 2025 Scholarships

To apply for an Academic Scholarship, candidates must first submit an Application for Academic Scholarship form with Edutest.

Candidates are also asked to submit a Scholarship Portfolio to our Registrar (via post only) that includes copies of the following documents:

  • A letter from the student to our Principal outlining why they would like to attend Strathcona. This letter should be the student’s own words and preferably handwritten
  • The student’s Birth Certificate. Please note that where the student has been born overseas, please also provide a copy of the student’s Australian Passport, Australian Citizenship Certificate or Permanent Resident Visa
  • The student’s two most recent school reports
  • The student’s most recent NAPLAN summary
  • Music Scholarship Applicants Only:Documents supporting the student’s level of achievement pertaining to their instrument(s) of choice
  • Please do notinclude any original documents or display folders.  Due to the bulk of submissions received, we will regretfully be unable to return these to you.

All scholarship applications and supporting documents must be forwarded to the attention of:

Mrs Julie Drew, Registrar
Strathcona Girls Grammar
34 Scott Street Canterbury VIC 3126

Questions may be directed to: registrar@strathcona.vic.edu.au

Academic Testing Day will occur on Saturday 14 October 2023 at Strathcona.

Applications close on Friday 6 October 2023Please note that this is a firm deadline, and we will be unable to accept any applications for Music Scholarships and Auditions after this date.

For more information about what to expect from our Testing Day and review process, please download our Scholarship Guide.

Instrumental Music Scholarships may be offered to candidates with the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the musical life at Strathcona. Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn and Double Bass instrumentalists are particularly encouraged to apply. Piano students will be encouraged to take up a second orchestral instrument should they be successful in securing a scholarship. Scholarships may be awarded to girls based on their performance auditions, academic results and an interview with the Principal. Music Scholarships carry partial remission of tuition fees and are conditional upon consistent academic progress, full participation in the co-curricular life of Strathcona and the active modelling of Strathcona values.

 To apply for a Music Scholarship, candidates must submit an:

Music Auditions will be held during the week:

  • beginning Monday 23 October 2023

You will be notified of your appointment time after the closing date.

 We ask that all Music Scholarship candidates apply for and participate in the Academic Scholarship process, outlined above. Please follow the instructions to apply for the Academic Scholarship process, including submitting an Application for Academic Scholarship with EduTest and submitting a Scholarship Portfolio to our Registrar.

For more information about what to expect from our Auditions and review process, please download our Scholarship Guide.

The Beth MacLaren Smallwood Scholarship was established by a former student of Strathcona, the late Mrs Beth Smallwood (nee MacLaren). The recipient will be a girl with significant hearing impairment who would benefit from an education at Strathcona. The recipient of the Scholarship will be determined by interview and, dependent on financial circumstances, will be valued at up to 80% of the tuition fees in any one year. The Scholarship shall be available to each scholar for the period of her enrolment, subject to satisfactory conduct and progress.

Applications for the Beth MacLaren Smallwood Scholarship may be submitted at any time of year. Notification of scholarship may be provided in the year preceding entry.

To apply, please complete and submit the Beth McLaren Smallwood Scholarship Application form and an Application for Enrolment form.

Candidates are also asked to submit a Scholarship Portfolio to our Registrar (via email or post) that includes copies of the following documents:

  • A letter from the student to our Principal outlining why they would like to attend Strathcona. Preferably, this letter is to be handwritten and in the student’s own words.
  • The student’s Birth Certificate. Please note that where the student has been born overseas, please also provide a copy of the student’s Australian Passport, Australian Citizenship Certificate or Permanent Resident Visa.
  • The student’s two most recent school reports
  • The student’s most recent NAPLAN summary (if applicable)
  • An outline of the nature and extent of the hearing impairment, including supporting audiology / medical reports.
  • Please do not include any original documents or display folders. Due to the bulk of submissions received, we will regretfully be unable to return these to you.

All scholarship applications and supporting documents must be forwarded to the attention of:

Mrs Julie Drew, Registrar
Strathcona Girls Grammar
34 Scott Street Canterbury VIC 3126
Email: registrar@strathcona.vic.edu.au

Embark on a journey of excellence and care

As we prepare to celebrate our Centenary in 2024 Strathcona Girls Grammar now has the opportunity due to the generosity of generous donors to offer a 100% Scholarship to a student in Year 7, 8 or 9 for a 2024 commencement who would not normally be able to afford a Strathcona education.

At Strathcona our legacy is one of inclusion, generosity, empowerment, compassion and transformative education and opportunities. We believe that every brave and curious mind deserves a chance to be intentionally nurtured, regardless of financial background or circumstances.

This Centenary Scholarship represents our first steps towards our vision of extending similar opportunities to deserving young women in years to come.

Application for this scholarship have now closed.

For more information about Scholarships:

Should you require any additional information about our scholarship applications, please contact:

Registrar
Phone: (03) 8779 7606
Email: registrar@strathcona.vic.edu.au