Scholarships
At St Columba’s College, we are committed to ensuring that every student can engage fully in College life, regardless of financial circumstance. Our scholarship program reflects this commitment, supporting both prospective and current students to access the breadth of opportunities available within our community.
Academic Excellence Scholarships, which may provide full or partial remission of tuition fees, are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic potential. Recipients are expected to maintain strong academic performance and contribute meaningfully to the co-curricular life of the College.
Participation in the Academic Excellence Scholarship Program provides students with access to enriched learning experiences, opportunities for personal growth, and the development of leadership capabilities within a supportive and values-led environment.
REGISTRATION
Registrations for Year 7 2028, Year 9 2027, and Year 11 2027 scholarships are now open. Click on the button below to access the Scholarship Application Portal.
KEY DATES 2026
We look forward to welcoming applications for 2027, with key dates outlined here:
| Details | Date |
| Registrations Open | Thursday 2 April 2026 |
| Registrations Close | Friday 17 July 2026 |
| Examination Date | Saturday 25 July 2026 |
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available at three different levels:
Year 7 Academic Excellence Scholarship
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, candidates must be a Year 5 student at the time of the scholarship exam, and be attending an Australian Primary School at the time of registration and testing. Candidates must be either an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
This scholarship would provide full or partial school fees for the student’s six years at the College, as outlined in the St Columba’s Scholarship Guidelines listed on the Publications and Policies page. St Columba’s College is committed to providing an educational environment where all our students are challenged to excel.
Year 9 Academic Excellence Scholarship
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the candidate must be a current Year 8 student at the time of the scholarship exam, and be attending an Australian Secondary School at the time of registration and testing. Candidates must be either an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
This scholarship is intended to maintain and improve the high standard of academic achievement and to excel in their future years.
This scholarship would provide full or partial school fees for the student’s remaining four years as outlined in the St Columba’s Scholarship Guidelines listed on the Publications and Policies page. St Columba’s College is committed to providing an educational environment where all our students are challenged to excel.
Year 11 Academic Excellence Scholarship
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the candidate must be a current Year 10 student at the time of the scholarship exam, and be attending an Australian Secondary School at the time of registration and testing. Candidates must be either an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
This scholarship is intended to maintain and improve the high standard of academic achievement and to excel in their future years.
This scholarship would provide full or partial school fees for the student’s remaining two years as outlined in the St Columba’s Scholarship Guidelines listed on the Publications and Policies page. St Columba’s College is committed to providing an educational environment where all our students are challenged to excel.
For more information download our Scholarships Guide.
SELECTION
Candidates who are successful will be notified by mail with the offer of a scholarship.
Candidates who are unsuccessful will be notified by mail.
All candidates will receive a report reflecting the results of their scholarship examination.
POLICIES
View the College Enrolment Policy and Scholarship Guidelines via the College Publications and Policies page.
DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
All scholarships are subject to annual review and the College reserves the right to withdraw any scholarship in the event of unsatisfactory academic progress and/or participation in College life.
Additional Information
For any additional information on the St Columba’s scholarship program, please contact the Head of Admissions on 9331 9128.