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Scholarships

Specialist Scholarships

Information regarding Specialist Scholarships for students entering Years 7 to 12 can be found below. 

Specialist Scholarships will be offered in the following categories:

• Academic
• Sport
• Rural
• The Arts

Scholarship Applications close on Monday 3 February 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

The Academic Scholarship

As a Lutheran school providing quality Christian coeducation, Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to helping students with gifts and abilities to achieve their full potential. In acknowledging God’s blessings to us, Â鶹´«Ã½ offers a number of scholarships to existing and prospective students.

Scholarships may be offered to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, for academic, the arts (music/visual art/dance/drama), rural (boarding) and sport.

In addition to their scholarship requirements, all students at Â鶹´«Ã½ are expected to actively participate in a minimum of two (2) co-curricular activities offered within the College.

Scholarships apply to tuition fees only and do not apply to levies or other costs e.g. uniforms.

A scholarship awarded by Â鶹´«Ã½ forms a confidential arrangement between the College and the family and must not be discussed with other parties. If confidentiality is broken, the scholarship may be revoked.

It should be noted that if the student were to transfer to another Toowoomba school before the end of Year 12, parents will be required to repay the scholarship percentage received from commencement to the conclusion of the student’s enrolment.

Academic Scholarships providing remission of tuition fees are available to new and existing students commencing Year 7 or Year 11 at Â鶹´«Ã½.

The Scholarship will be awarded on the results of the Scholarship Examination.

The Academic Scholarship Exam, prepared by Edutest, will be held in Term 1 of the year before entry.

Availability: Scholarships are available free of means test and are awarded on results of the academic scholarship exam and formal interview.

Decisions: The awarding of a scholarship and financial subsidy of each scholarship shall be determined by the Head of College or delegate and the Scholarship Testing Committee. The offer will not be open to negotiation. Scholarship offer limits are set at 50%.

Tenure: For students sitting the Academic Scholarships for Year 7 the tenure of the Scholarship is for Years 7 – 9.

Following a successful review of the Scholarship at the conclusion of Year 9 an application for continuation of the Scholarship will be considered. For students sitting the application for Year 10 the tenure of the Scholarship is for Years 10 – 12.

Scholarships will be reviewed each semester and are subject to continued excellence in academic performance and adherence to the College policies and procedures. Recipients will be required to meet high academic standards each semester and to participate in the cocurricular program offered by the College.

Testing: Testing is conducted by an independent organisation appointed by the College Council.

Fees: The entry fee for candidates taking the examination is listed on the Academic Scholarship Application Registration Form. There is no refund for scholarship candidates who absent themselves from the examination.

Registration: Candidates must register their scholarship application online with all required documentation by the closing date.

Application Checklist:

• Completed Academic Scholarship Application Form
• Personal statement (typed, minimum 400 words) written by the applicant outlining achievements relating to the scholarship.
• Any available school reports for 2024.

Expectations of Scholarship Holders:

• Be an active participant in the College activities, as determined by key College personnel.
• Assist with College events and activities as requested by the Leadership team, e.g. Open Days.
• Maintain an exemplary standard of uniform and personal presentation.
• Be courteous and respectful to all members of the College community, always demonstrating exemplary behaviour towards other students and staff.
• Consistently maintain exemplary homework, work ethic and grades.

Closing date: Monday, February 3^rd 2025

Exam: All scholarship candidates must sit for the examination at Â鶹´«Ã½, Stephen Street Campus.

Exam date: 9.00am Sunday, February 9^th 2025

Communication of results: It is anticipated that candidates will be advised of the results towards the end of Term 1.

The Sport Scholarship

As a Lutheran school providing quality Christian coeducation, Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to helping students with gifts and abilities to achieve their full potential. In acknowledging God’s blessings to us, Â鶹´«Ã½ offers a number of scholarships to existing and prospective students.

Scholarships may be offered to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, for academics, the arts (music/visual art/dance/drama), rural (boarding) and sport.

In addition to their scholarship requirements, all students at Â鶹´«Ã½ are expected to actively participate in a minimum of two (2) co-curricular activities offered within the College.

Scholarships apply to tuition fees only and do not apply to levies or other costs e.g. uniforms.

A scholarship awarded by Â鶹´«Ã½ forms a confidential arrangement between the College and the family and must not be discussed with other parties. If confidentiality is broken, the scholarship may be revoked.

It should be noted that if the student were to transfer to another Toowoomba school before the end of Year 12, parents will be required to repay the scholarship percentage received from commencement to the conclusion of the student’s enrolment.

The Sports Scholarship provides remission of tuition fees available to new and existing students commencing Year 7 or Year 11 at Â鶹´«Ã½.

The Scholarship will be awarded on the evidence submitted, overall compulsory general testing plus the interview process.

The Scholarship Exam, prepared by Edutest, will be held in Term 1 of the year prior to entry.

Availability: Scholarships are available free of means test and are awarded on general results of the exam, formal interview and application.

Decisions: The awarding of a scholarship and financial subsidy of each scholarship shall be determined by the Head of College or delegate and the Scholarship Testing Committee. The offer will not be open to negotiation. Scholarship offer limits are set at 50%.

Tenure: For students applying for a Sport Scholarship for Year 7, the tenure of the Scholarship is for Years 7 – 9.

Following a successful review of the Scholarship at the conclusion of Year 9 an application for continuation of the Scholarship will be considered. For students sitting the application for Year 10 the tenure of the Scholarship is for Years 10 – 12.

Scholarships will be reviewed each semester and are subject to continued excellence in commitment and adherence to the College policies and procedures. Recipients will be required to meet high academic effort standards each semester and to participate in the cocurricular program offered by the College.

Testing: Testing is conducted by an independent organisation appointed by the College Council. Interviews and criteria judging will be completed by the College scholarship committee and/or an appropriate delegate with expertise in sport.

Fees: The entry fee for candidates taking the examination is listed on the Scholarship Application Registration Form. There is no refund for scholarship candidates who absent themselves from the examination.

Registration: Candidates must register their scholarship application online with all required documentation by the closing date

Application Checklist:

• Completed Sport Scholarship Application Form.
• Personal statement (typed, minimum 400 words) written by the applicant outlining achievements relating to the scholarship.
• Scanned documentation showcasing sporting achievements, i.e. Certificates of Achievement, Letters of offer for representative honours etc.
• Letter/s of reference from coaches and/or sporting club representatives.
• Any available school reports for 2024.

Expectations of Sport Scholarship Holders

• Act as a College ambassador with a high standard of behaviour always.
• Full participation in chosen sports for the College, including attendance at all training sessions and representative responsibilities as negotiated with the Head of Department Sport/ Sport Coordinator.
• Act as a College ambassador with a high standard of behaviour always.
• Maintain an exemplary standard of uniform and personal presentation.
• Be courteous and respectful to all members of the College community, demonstrating exemplary behaviour always.
• Consistently maintain a high grade with exemplary homework, work ethic and effort grades.

Evaluation Criteria

• Involvement in and demonstrated support of the Sport and Physical Education Program at current school.
• Regional, State or National representation in chosen sport/s in recent years and future potential.
• Diligence and application in sports and academic studies.
• Overall sound academic performance.
• Demonstrated a sense of community.
• Ability to represent the College at sporting competitions such as TSSS and QCIS events.

Exam: All scholarship candidates must sit for the examination at Â鶹´«Ã½, Stephen Street Campus.

Interview/auditions: Once the exam is complete and results received, short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview with the Head of Department (Sport) and/or relevant College Staff to discuss their application and suitability for a Sport Scholarship.

Exam date: 9.00am Sunday, February 9^th 2025

Application Closing date: Monday, February 3^rd 2025

Communication of results: It is anticipated that candidates will be advised of the results towards the end of Term 1.

The Arts Scholarship

As a Lutheran school providing quality Christian coeducation, Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to helping students with gifts and abilities to achieve their full potential. In acknowledging God’s blessings to us, Â鶹´«Ã½ offers a number of scholarships to existing and prospective students.

Scholarships may be offered to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, for academic performance, the arts (music/visual art/dance/drama), rural (boarding) and sport.

In addition to their scholarship requirements, all students at Â鶹´«Ã½ are expected to actively participate in a minimum of two (2) co-curricular activities offered within the College.

Scholarships apply to tuition fees only and do not apply to levies or other costs e.g. uniforms.

A scholarship awarded by Â鶹´«Ã½ forms a confidential arrangement between the College and the family and must not be discussed with other parties. If confidentiality is broken, the scholarship may be revoked.

It should be noted that if the student were to transfer to another Toowoomba school before the end of Year 12, parents will be required to repay the scholarship percentage received from commencement to the conclusion of the student’s enrolment.

The Arts Scholarships provide remission of tuition fees available to new and existing students commencing Year 7 or Year 11 at Â鶹´«Ã½.

The Scholarship will be awarded on the work submitted, overall general testing plus the interview/audition process.

The Scholarship Exam, prepared by Edutest, will be held in Term 1 of the year prior to entry.

Availability: Scholarships are available free of the means test and are awarded on the results of the academic scholarship exam and a formal interview.

Decisions: The awarding of a scholarship and financial subsidy of each scholarship shall be determined by the Head of College or delegate and the Scholarship Testing Committee. The offer will not be open to negotiation. Scholarship offer limits are set at 50%.

Tenure: For students applying for The Arts Scholarships for Year 7, the tenure of the Scholarship is for Years 7 – 9.

Following a successful review of the Scholarship at the conclusion of Year 9 an application for continuation of the Scholarship will be considered. For students sitting the application for Year 10 the tenure of the Scholarship is for Years 10 – 12.

Scholarships will be reviewed each semester and are subject to continued excellence in arts performance/commitment and adherence to the College policies and procedures. Recipients will be required to meet high academic effort standards each semester and to participate in the cocurricular program offered by the College.

Testing: Testing is conducted by an independent organisation appointed by the College Council. Interviews and criteria judging will be completed by the College scholarship committee and/or an appropriate delegate with expertise in the arts.

Fees: The entry fee for candidates taking the examination is listed on the Academic Scholarship Application Registration Form. There is no refund for scholarship candidates who absent themselves from the examination.

Registration: Candidates must register their scholarship application online with all required documentation by the closing date.

Application Checklist:

• Completed Head of College Scholarship Application Form.
• Personal statement (typed, minimum 400 words) written by the applicant outlining achievements relating to the scholarship.
• Photocopies of any merit certificates or achievement awards.
• Photocopies of an applicant’s art credentials (such as shows performed in, significant achievements and workshops participated in).
• Letter/s of reference from Arts Teachers, other than your classroom teacher.
• Examination or Eisteddfod reports.
• Any available school reports for 2024.

Expectations of The Arts Scholarship Holders

• Full participation in the chosen arts field as a curricular subject.
• Be an active participant in the extra-curricular program for The Arts at the College, including attendance at all required rehearsals and practice sessions.
• Maintain an exemplary standard of uniform and personal presentation.
• Be courteous and respectful to all members of the College community, always demonstrating exemplary behaviour.
• Consistently maintain a high grade with exemplary homework, work ethic and effort grades.
• Maintain Academic Good Standing.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Involvement in and demonstrated support of the Arts Program at the current school.
• Diligence and application in studies.
• Overall sound academic performance.
• Demonstrated a sense of community.
• Ability to represent the College at arts-related competitions or performances such as the school musical and other events.
• Demonstrated skill in the chosen arts discipline.

Exam: All scholarship candidates must sit for the examination at Â鶹´«Ã½, Stephen Street Campus.

Interview/auditions: Once the exam date is complete, short-listed applicants will be required to have an audition and interview with the Head of Department (The Arts) and/or relevant College Staff to discuss their application and suitability for The Arts Scholarship.

Exam date: 9.00am Sunday, February 9^th 2025

Application Closing Date: Monday, February 3^rd 2025.

Communication of results: It is anticipated that candidates will be advised of the results towards the end of Term 1.

The Rural Scholarship

As a Lutheran school providing quality Christian coeducation, Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to helping students with gifts and abilities to achieve their full potential. In acknowledging God’s blessings to us, Â鶹´«Ã½ offers a number of scholarships to existing and prospective students.

Scholarships may be offered to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, for academics, the arts (music/visual art/dance/drama), rural (boarding) and sport.

In addition to their scholarship requirements, all students at Â鶹´«Ã½ are expected to actively participate in a minimum of two (2) co-curricular activities offered within the College.

Scholarships apply to tuition fees only and do not apply to levies or other costs e.g. uniforms.

A scholarship awarded by Â鶹´«Ã½ forms a confidential arrangement between the College and the family and must not be discussed with other parties. If confidentiality is broken, the scholarship may be revoked.

It should be noted that if the student were to transfer to another Toowoomba school before the end of Year 12, parents will be required to repay the scholarship percentage received from commencement to the conclusion of the student’s enrolment.

The Rural Scholarship provides remission of tuition fees available to new and existing students commencing Year 7 or Year 11 in boarding at Â鶹´«Ã½.

The Scholarship will be awarded on the results of the Scholarship Examination, Interview and Application.

The Scholarship Exam, prepared by Edutest, will be held in Term 1 of the year prior to entry.

Suitable applicants for the rural scholarship will have demonstrated commitment to their studies and extra-curricular activities. They must be based in a rural or regional location and be applying for a position as a boarding student at Â鶹´«Ã½.

Availability: Scholarships are available free of means test and are awarded on results of the Scholarship Examination, Interview and Application.

Decisions: The awarding of a scholarship and financial subsidy of each scholarship shall be determined by the Head of College or delegate and the Scholarship Testing Committee. The offer will not be open to negotiation. Scholarship offer limits are set at 50%.

Tenure: For students applying for the Rural Scholarships for Year 7 the tenure of the Scholarship is for Years 7 – 9.

Following a successful review of the Scholarship at the conclusion of Year 9 an application for continuation of the Scholarship will be considered. For students sitting the application for Year 10 the tenure of the Scholarship is for Years 10 – 12.

Scholarships will be reviewed each semester and are subject to continued excellence in academic effort, behaviour and adherence to the College policies and procedures. Recipients will be required to meet high standards each semester and to participate in the cocurricular program offered by the College.

Testing: Academic testing is conducted by an independent organisation appointed by the College Council.

Fees: The entry fee for candidates taking the examination as part of the Scholarship process is listed on the Scholarship Application Registration Form. There is no refund for scholarship candidates who absent themselves from the examination.

Registration: Candidates must register their scholarship application online with all required documentation by the closing date

Application Checklist:

• Completed Scholarship Application Form.
• Personal statement (typed, minimum 400 words) written by the applicant outlining achievements relating to scholarship.
• Any available school reports for 2024.
• Evidence of outside-of-school volunteering/ and or extracurricular activities.
• References x 3 from respected community members in their hometown that are not related to the applicant.

Expectations of Rural Scholarship Holders:

• Be an active participant in the College activities, as determined by key College personnel.
• Assist with College events and activities as requested by the Leadership team, e.g. Open Days.
• Maintain an exemplary standard of uniform and personal presentation.
• Be courteous and respectful to all members of the College community, always demonstrating exemplary behaviour towards other students and staff.
• Consistently maintain exemplary homework, work ethic and effort grades.

Evaluation Criteria

• Diligence and application in studies.
• Overall sound academic performance.
• Demonstrated a sense of community.

Exam: All scholarship candidates must sit for the examination at Â鶹´«Ã½, Stephen Street Campus.

Interview: Once the exam is complete and results received, short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview with the Scholarship committee and/or relevant College staff to discuss their application and suitability for a Rural Scholarship.

Exam date: 9.00am Sunday, February 9^th, 2025

Application closing date: Monday, February 3^rd, 2025

Communication of results: It is anticipated that candidates will be advised of the results towards the end of Term 1.

Head of College Concessions

If your family is experiencing financial difficulties, you may be eligible for a Head of College Concession. Please contact the Head of College Office by calling 07 4688 2714 for a confidential discussion.