How to apply for Scholarships

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

The 2027 GVGS Foundation – Social Justice Scholarships have now closed.

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 March 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

The 2027 Priority Entry Programme – Academic Expression of Interest has now closed.

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.

Outcomes

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

Expression of interest

The 2027 Priority Entry Programme – General Excellence Expression of Interest has now closed.

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