Scholarships – Ballarat Clarendon College

The Clarendon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships

The Clarendon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships offer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students the opportunity to join a school community that supports each student to grow and achieve by discovering their full potential in a culturally responsive learning environment.

The scholarships are for new students entering Year 7 to Year 10 in 2023 of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander descent who identify as an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander for full fee remission.

Applications close Friday 30 September 2022.

View Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship General Information.

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Annual Scholarship Program

The annual scholarship program offers the following scholarships:

Academic Scholarships

For new or existing students entering Years 5 to 11. Based on the results of a testing program conducted by Academic Assessment Services.

Applications will open in December 2022 for 2024 places.

Performing and Visual Arts Scholarships

For new or existing students entering Years 7 to 11.
Scholarships are awarded in the areas of music, drama and dance based on the results of an audition. Scholarships are awarded in the area of visual arts based on applicants presenting a portfolio of recent work to a panel and completing a drawing exercise.

Applications will open in December 2022 for 2024 places.

Other Scholarships

Applications will be invited for the following scholarships. These are awarded to students who display talent in a variety of areas including, but not restricted to, leadership, commitment to community service, physical ability, performing arts, visual arts and a degree of academic ability but, more importantly, sustained commitment to their studies. The application process will include an interview and referees will be required.

Excellence Scholarships

For new students entering Years 9 to 11 in 2024.
Offering up to one-half remission of tuition fees.

Applications are currently closed and will reopen in May 2023.

Geoff Brooks Memorial Scholarship

For a new student entering Year 11 who, without the aid of the scholarship, would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Ballarat Clarendon College.
Offering full remission of tuition fees for Years 11 and 12.
The candidate should be able to demonstrate their interest and involvement in their community in both sporting and community service. While academic performance is considered, this is only one of the three criteria for the scholarship, which are academic, community and engagement.

Applications are currently closed and will reopen in May 2023.

Oliver Family Foundation Scholarships

For a student entering Year 10 who, without the aid of the scholarship, would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Ballarat Clarendon College.
Offering 50% remission of tuition fees.
Awarded to an Excellence Scholarship applicant.