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How to Apply for Scholarships and Priority Entry Programmes 2027

GVGS Foundation – Social Justice Scholarships

Social Justice Scholarship – Aboriginal Student

Social Justice Scholarship – Refugee Student

Applicants are required to complete the following application form.

Process

  • Each application is considered by the selection panel.
  • Short listed candidates and their parents /caregivers are invited to attend an interview with the selection panel chaired by the Principal.
  • A second interview may be required.

All decisions will be made by the Principal considering the advice of the Selection Panel.

To Apply

Application forms are available from the Registrar or can be found below.

Aboriginal Scholarship Application for 2027 entry

Refugee Scholarship Application for 2027 entry

Application forms can be submitted by email to the Registrar or in printed (hardcopy) form.

Deadline

Applications must be completed and returned to the School by 4.30pm Friday 13th March 2026.

Outcomes

It is anticipated that all Scholarship outcomes will be communicated to applicants in June 2026.

Priority Entry Programme 2027

Priority Entry Programme- Academic

Priority Entry Programme – General Excellence

Priority Entry Programme – Academic – (Years 5,7,10,11, 2027 entry)

Information

  • The Priority Entry Programme – Academic is awarded on merit based on outstanding achievement in an independent external academic achievement test conducted by EduTest Australia.
  • Registration and payment can only be made online.
  • Registrations open from December 2025
  • Registrations close on Friday 13th March 2026
  • Examinations held on Saturday 21st 2026
  • Examination Venue: Goulburn Valley Grammar School, 455 Verney Road, Shepparton
  • Applicants will be notified of the arrangements one week prior to the examination date.

Results

  • It is anticipated that results will be shared with applicants in June 2026.
  • The School will provide Scholarship candidates with a report produced by EduTest with general information about their performance. EduTest has indicated that actual scores (or order of merit) must not be communicated to parents. This is a condition of entering students to this examination.

Expression of Interest

Please complete Expression of Interest form by clicking the link below:

survey link

 Following completion of the EOI form the Registrar will review the information and will be in contact regarding the next steps.

Please note:

  • Read carefully the ‘Scholarship and Entrance Testing Information’ on the EduTest Website
  • A fee of $100.00 (incl. GST) is required for each application and payment is required at the completion of the on-line registration process. A late fee surcharge will be charged for applications received after the closing date.

Priority Entry – General Excellence (Years 7-11, 2027 entry)

Information

  • The Priority Entry Programme – General Excellence is awarded on merit based on outstanding achievements and qualities demonstrated across a range of domains.
  • The areas considered include Academic Achievement, The Arts, Sport, Leadership and Community.
  • Applications must be completed in writing via the School’s application form.
  • Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel led by the Principal who will recommend a shortlist to be interviewed.
  • For students who have lodged an application for the Priority Entry Programme – Academic and paid the application fee, no further charge will be made for the Priority Entry Programme – General Excellence.
  • Students who have not lodged an application for the Priority Entry Programme – Academic will be charged a fee of $90.00 (incl. GST) with the scholarship application.

Process

  • The Principal considers each application.
  • Short listed candidates and their parents /caregivers are invited to attend an interview with the Principal.
  • A second interview may be required.
  • All decisions will be made by the Principal.

Deadline

  • Applications open from December 2025
  • Applications close at 4.30pm Friday 13thMarch 2026.

Outcomes

It is anticipated that the Priority Entry Programme – General Excellence outcomes will be communicated to applicants in June 2026.

Expression of interest

Please complete Expression of Interest form by clicking the link below 

survey link

Following completion of the EOI form the Registrar will review the information and will be in contact regarding the next steps.

Further Information
For further information regarding the scholarships and priority entry programme please contact the Registrar

+61 3 5833 3300 or registrar@gvgs.vic.edu.au