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For Australian students only

All Saints’ College participates in the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Scholarship program. Registrations for 2013 intake are now available and must be received online through ACER.

Applications received before 16^th December 2011 will receive an early bird discount.

The examination date for 2013 scholarship candidates is Saturday 25^th February 2012.

ACER Website

Scholarships are offered to Australian students entering Years 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11 in the following categories:

Academic (Years 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11)

Music (Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 only)

Head of College Awards (Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 only)

ICPA (Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 only)

Students sit the examination in the year prior to enrolment. For example if you wish to apply for a scholarship for Year 7, your child must sit the examination while in Year 6 - and register for the examination at the end of Year 5.

Academic scholarships: are awarded primarily on the basis of the results obtained in the ACER scholarship examination. Applicants should have a commendable academic record supported by a CV or folio showing academic and co-curricular achievements.

Music scholarships: are awarded to students who have attained a very high level of achievement for their age level. Students seeking music scholarships should have completed AMEB or Trinity College music exams at the following levels:

Year 7:                  Grade 3 or above

Year 9:                  Grade 5

Year 10:                Grade 6 or 7

Year 11                 Grade 8 or A Mus A

All Music Scholarship applicants must:

• Attend a music audition following the ACER examination – which means they are required to sit the ACER exam at All Saints’ College.
• Complete an All Saints’ College Application for Music Scholarship form.
• Arrange for their music teacher to complete an All Saints’ College Candidate Profile form, which must be submitted directly to the Registrar at All Saints’ College.

More detailed information is available from Music Scholarship Placement Procedures (see link below).

Head of College Awards: are awarded on the basis of the results obtained in the ACER examination as well as the applicant’s co-curricular achievements. These Awards will be earned by students who are great “all-rounders” and will make a contribution through their participation in all aspects of school life. A comprehensive folio or CV to show their achievements is required.

ICPA (Isolated Children’s Parents Association) Scholarships: are awarded on the basis of results obtained in the ACER examination as well as the applicant’s co-curricular achievements. A comprehensive folio or CV to demonstrate these achievements is required. If you are applying for an ICPA Scholarship, you must be financial members of the organisation and remain so until your child leaves the College.

College Interviews: will be scheduled with the Head of College for all scholarship applicants. All candidates not currently enrolled at All Saints’ College will be contacted upon receipt of their application to make a time for this interview to take place before the ACER examination. Enrolled students who are shortlisted for a scholarship may be called for an interview prior to offers being made.

Scholarship Duration:  all Senior School scholarships are awarded for the duration of the student’s enrolment at All Saints’ College, subject to the student fulfilling certain expectations. These are clearly outlined at the time of offer and include application to study, participation in the co-curricular life of the College and adherence to College rules. Music scholars will also be required to continue with their study of music and participate in ensemble rehearsals and performances as required.

Examination Centres: ACER has examination centres throughout NSW and Australia. If your child is not sitting for a Music Scholarship, they can sit the ACER exam at a centre convenient to you.

Apply for Co-operative Scholarship Training Program

Download Scholarship forms

PDF Documents

2013 Scholarship Information Letter (All Candidates)

Application for Enrolment (All Candidates not currently enrolled at ASC)

Music Application

Music Scholarship Award Process and Procedures

Music Teacher Recommendation Form 

Please contact Mr Michael Hissey for further details.

admin@saints.nsw.edu.au

Phone: 02 6331 3911

Fax: 02 6332 7390

External Scholarships: The Bush Children’s Education Foundation (BCEF) provides financial assistance to school-aged children living in outback New South Wales. Assistance is available to subsidise the boarding expenses of primary and secondary aged children from families with restricted financial resources.