Scholarships
Annual Scholarship Program
Scholarship applications for the following scholarships in 2024 are now open.
- Academic
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
Scholarships provide from one-quarter to full remission of tuition fees for successful candidates. Scholarships are awarded for the entire period a student attends Clarendon providing that the holder continues to satisfy the Principal in all points of conduct and work.Scholarships cover academic tuition fees only, unless stated otherwise. Normal enrolment fees apply. Scholarships do not cover additional costs such as uniforms, textbooks and equipment, camps and excursions or any other non-compulsory co-curricular activities, such as Performing Arts lessons.The Principal is the only person who can award a scholarship. Applications are below.
Academic Scholarships
For new or existing students entering Years 5 to 11 in 2024. Based on the results of a testing program conducted by Academic Assessment Services.
Please use the links below to apply. Applications close Sunday 5 February 2023.
Students currently attending other schools click here for External Academic Scholarship Application.
Students currently attending Ballarat Clarendon College click here for Internal Academic Scholarship Application.
Performing and Visual Arts Scholarships
For new or existing students entering Years 7 to 11 in 2024.
Scholarships are awarded in the areas of music, drama and dance based on the results of an audition.
Scholarships are awarded in visual arts based on applicants presenting a portfolio of recent work to a panel, completing a drawing exercise and written artwork analysis task.
Please use the link below to apply. Applications close Friday 3 February 2023.
Click here for Performing and Visual Arts Scholarship Application.
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.
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 of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander descent who identify as an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander for full fee remission.
View more information here.
Click here to apply.
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