Scholarships
All activities in the College contribute to learning and the development of the skills and talents of each individual student.
Supporting full participation in College life, irrespective of financial circumstances is also a fundamental part of the St Columba’s College mission and in this context, we offer a number of scholarships to prospective and current students.
The Academic Excellence Scholarships cover full or part of the tuition fees and are conditional upon sound academic progress and active participation in the extra-curricular life of the College.
REGISTRATION AND TESTING DATES
Registrations for Year 7 2026, Year 9 2026, and Year 11 2026 scholarships will be available in early 2025.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available at three different levels:
Year 7 Academic Excellence Scholarship
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, candidates must be a Year 5 student at the time of the scholarship exam, provide a Catholic baptismal certificate and attending an Australian Primary School at the time of registration and testing. The candidate must have lodged an Application for Enrolment for Year 7 2026 at St Columba’s College prior to the scholarship testing date. Candidates must be either an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
This scholarship would provide full or partial school fees for the student’s six years at the College, as outlined in the St Columba’s Scholarship Guidelines. St Columba’s College is committed to providing an educational environment where all our students are challenged to excel.
Year 9 Academic Excellence Scholarship
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the candidate must be a current St Columba’s student in Year 8, or have lodged an Application for Enrolment for Year 9 2025. New applicants must provide a Catholic baptismal certificate and attend a Australian Secondary School. This scholarship is intended to maintain and improve the high standard of academic achievement and to excel in their future years.
This scholarship would provide full or partial school fees for the student’s remaining four years as outlined in the St Columba’s Scholarship Guidelines. St Columba’s College is committed to providing an educational environment where all our students are challenged to excel.
Year 11 Academic Excellence Scholarship
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the candidate must be a current St Columba’s student in Year 10, or have lodged an Application for Enrolment for Year 11 2025. New applicants must provide a Catholic baptismal certificate and attend a Australian Secondary School.
This scholarship would provide full or partial school fees for the student’s remaining two years as outlined in the St Columba’s Scholarship Guidelines. St Columba’s College is committed to providing an educational environment where all our students are challenged to excel.
SELECTION
Candidates who are successful will be notified by mail with the offer of a scholarship.
Candidates who are unsuccessful will be notified by mail.
All candidates will receive a report reflecting the results of their scholarship examination.
DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
All scholarships are subject to annual review and the College reserves the right to withdraw any scholarship in the event of unsatisfactory academic progress and/or participation in College life.
For any additional information on the St Columba’s scholarship program, please contact the College Registrar, Mrs Tammy Colson on 9331 9128.