Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2026 are now open.
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 domestic tuition fees only, unless stated otherwise. Normal enrolment fees apply. Scholarships do not cover additional costs such as boarding fees, 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.
The program offers the following scholarships:
- Academic
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Excellence
- Regional and Rural
- Geoff Brooks Memorial
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Academic
- For new and existing students entering Years 5 to 11 in 2026.
- Based on the results of a testing program conducted by Academic Assessment Services on Sunday 13 October 2024 (new external students) and Sunday 20 October 2024 (existing Clarendon students).
- Applications close Sunday 6 October 2024 or until fully subscribed.
Please note there are limited places available for the academic testing and it is therefore recommended to register early.
Performing and Visual Arts
- For new and existing students entering Years 7 to 11 in 2026.
- Scholarships are awarded in the areas of Music, Drama and Dance based on the results of an audition/interview on Saturday 12 October 2024.
- Scholarships are awarded in the area of Visual Arts based on applicants presenting a portfolio of recent work, completing a drawing exercise and written artwork analysis task on Saturday 21 October 2023.
- Applications close 4pm Friday 4 October 2024.
- Please click here to read Performing and Visual Arts Scholarships Assessment Criteria and Information prior to completing an application.
- Please click here for Drama audition monologues
Fees
- Academic Scholarship fee is $105.
- Late registration will incur an additional administrative fee of $100.
- The fee for Performing and Visual Arts Scholarships only is $50.
- Students can apply for both Academic and Performing Arts or Visual Arts Scholarships but will need to complete separate applications and pay a registration fee for each scholarship.
- No application fee for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Excellence, Regional and Rural or Geoff Brooks Memorial Scholarships.
How to apply
Please select from the links below:
Academic Scholarship Application for new external students
Academic Scholarship Application for current Clarendon students
Performing & Visual Arts Scholarship Application
Clarendon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Application
Other scholarships
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 5 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.
Smith Family’s Indigenous Youth Leadership Program
Ballarat Clarendon College is proud to partner with the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) which offers scholarships and leadership opportunities to young Indigenous Australians, with a focus on Indigenous youth from communities in very remote areas of the country or regional communities.
In addition to helping Indigenous students achieve their educational aspirations, the IYLP supports the development of a pool of positive role models and future leaders, to inspire other Indigenous students.
To be eligible for an IYLP Secondary Education Scholarship the applicant must be an Indigenous young person who has the commitment, motivation and high potential to achieve at school and to complete Year 12.
For further information, criteria and application forms for a IYLP Secondary Education Scholarship please contact Fiona Cummins, by email Cummins@clarendon.vic.edu.au or call 03 5330 8166.
Applications are now open for the following scholarships for 2025. 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 for shortlisted candidates and referees will be required.
Excellence Scholarships
- For students entering Years 9 to 11 in 2025.
- Offering up to one-half remission of tuition fees.
- Applications closed Friday 8 March 2024.
Geoff Brooks Memorial Scholarship
- For a new student entering Year 11 in 2025 who, without the aid of the scholarship, would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Ballarat Clarendon College.
- Offering full remission of tuition fees.
- The candidate should be able to demonstrate their involvement in their community and their capacity for leadership.
- Applications closed Friday 8 March 2024.
Regional and Rural Scholarships
- For new students entering Years 7 to 11 in 2025 who, without the aid of the scholarship, would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Ballarat Clarendon College.
- For students with a permanent home address in regional or rural Australia.
- Offering up to 80% remission of tuition fees.
- Applications currently open
Scholarship enquiries
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