Academic, Boarding, and Music Scholarships

Â鶹ֱ²¥ offers a variety of Academic, Boarding, and Music scholarships each year, all of which are means-tested. Scholarship recipients are expected to demonstrate academic progress aligned with their abilities and actively participate in the School’s academic and co-curricular programmes.

 

Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships are awarded annually to boys entering Year 7 who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and a capacity to contribute to the academic life of the School. Selection is based on the ACER CSTP Scholarship examination and an interview with the Deputy Head, Academic. Other factors beyond academic ability may also be considered.
Academic Scholarships

Boarding Scholarships

Boarding Scholarships and bursaries are available for boys entering Year 7 or currently boarding in other years, including Years 11 and 12. All boys applying for scholarships in Year 7 will be required to register and sit the ACER examination. For more details, email boarding@shore.nsw.edu.au
Boarding Scholarships

Music Scholarships

Music Scholarships are awarded based on an audition, interview, and academic performance. Applicants are not required to sit the ACER examination. Please note that not all applicants will be invited for an audition. Applications for Music Scholarships close on Friday 31 January 2025, and the auditions will be Wednesday 26 February. For more information, email performingarts@shore.nsw.edu.au
Music Scholarships

Registration 

Online registration for the ACER Scholarship Exam opens on 23 September 2024. No paper applications will be accepted. Supporting documentation, including application forms, portfolios, and financial information, must be submitted by 22 February 2025. The registration fee is $140 (including GST). 

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Registrations close at midnight AEST on 2 February 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Please register through the ACER Scholarships  portal.

 

Examination Details 

The ACER Scholarship Exam will be held on Saturday 22 February 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at Â鶹ֱ²¥ School in the War Memorial Hall, near the Blue Street entrance. Candidates must arrive by 8:45 am. They should bring two HB or B pencils, an eraser, a ruler, and two blue or black pens. Snacks for breaks are recommended. No school uniform is required. Parking is not available on School grounds, but metered parking is available nearby.

There are no provisions for walk-in candidates or late arrivals on the exam day.

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Contact Information

Scholarships Office: (02) 9900 4746
Email: scholarships@shore.nsw.edu.au