2022 Scholarship Opportunities

ACER Scholarship Examination Cooperative Scholarship Testing Program

Details of Testing

The scholarship examination will be held at St Vincent’s College Potts Point with date and time to be advised at a later date.

At St Vincent’s College we are pleased to offer scholarships at the following levels:

• Level 1

Designed for students to sit the test during their final year of primary school for entry into first year of secondary school in the following year (entry into Year 7 in NSW, ACT, TAS, WA and VIC or entry into Year 8 in QLD and SA). The tests are also suitable for entry into second year of secondary school.

• Level 3

Designed for students in Year 10 for entry into Year 11 (all states).

There is a $95 registration fee to sit the ACER scholarship, payable via the ACER website.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

St Vincent's College offers entrance Scholarships to students entering Year 7 and Year 11. These scholarships cover 50% of tuition fees.

They are awarded on the basis of:

• Academic merit, as demonstrated in the ACER Scholarship Examination
• Interview conducted by the College Principal
• Opening date for registrations TBA.
• Applicants must also register for ACER exams (exam date TBA).

ELISABETH CAREY SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, offered in memory of a former student, is available to a girl entering Year 7 in 2022 and covers 50% of tuition fees.

The College Motto is Scientia cum Religione (Knowledge and Faith). Successful applicants will demonstrate this through:

• Strong academic merit, especially in Mathematics and Science. Girls will have strong reports and references from their current school. A demonstrated record of sound academic progress, effort and potential will be required.
• Character and Justice attributes. Girls will demonstrate an appreciation of, and an affinity with the College values – generosity of spirit, hope, justice, respect and service of the poor.

Applications will open in 2021. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview with the Principal early Term 4, 2021.

MUSIC AND DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS

The College offers the Madame Christian Scholarship (Singing), the Annie McPharland Scholarship (Instrumental) and the Ex-Students' Union Drama Scholarship to students of outstanding ability. These scholarships cover 50% remission of College tuition fees and subject area tuition.

They are awarded on the basis of:

• An audition
• An interview for enrolment in the College conducted by the College Principal
• Quality of application

Applications for 2022 scholarships open in September 2020.

Applications close in February 2021 (TBA).

St Vincent’s College is pleased to offer Music and Drama Scholarships to students with exceptional talent.

Auditions will take place at St Vincent's College (date TBA).

Indigenous Student Scholarships

Each year two full boarding scholarships are offered in conjunction with the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student from rural New South Wales. This scholarship covers full boarding and tuition fees.

They are awarded on the basis of:

• Eligibility for ABSTUDY (tuition and boarding)
• Willingness to maintain enrolment as a full-time student and boarder
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Involvement in wider activities
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the College and community

Contact for more information:

Mrs Rainee Rice
The College Registrar
St Vincent`s College
Rockwall Crescent
Potts Point NSW 2011 Australia
Tel: (02) 9368 1611
Fax: (02) 9356 2118
Email: registrar@stvincents.nsw.edu.au