Scholarships and Priority Entry programmes
Goulburn Valley Grammar School has a long history of providing a range of scholarship and priority entry opportunities. Currently the school’s admission waiting lists are extensive at most year levels. The School’s scholarship and priority entry programmes are informed by the following considerations.
- The Board has long been committed to promoting social justice in the local community through education.
- A significant number of families have relocated to the region and therefore have not had the opportunity to apply for admission in earlier years. Such families are unlikely to receive admission offers.
All decisions regarding scholarships are at the discretion of the School Principal.
Summary of scholarship programmes
GVGS Foundation – Social Justice Scholarships
- Social Justice Scholarship – Aboriginal
- Social Justice Scholarship – Refugee
Priority Entry Programme
- Priority Entry – Academic
- Priority Entry – General Excellence
GVGS Foundation – Social Justice Scholarships
The GVGS Foundation Social Justice Scholarships have been established to provide exceptional educational opportunities for an eligible student who is likely to engage positively in the full educational programme and thrive. Successful applicants will also need to demonstrate their potential to lead within the community. These generous scholarships offer major fee reductions.
Social Justice Scholarship – Aboriginal
Selection Criteria
Social Justice Scholarships are awarded based on outstanding achievement and qualities demonstrated across a range of criteria. The domains considered include academic effort and achievement, the Arts, sport, leadership and community.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants will demonstrate the following:
- identify as Aboriginal and acceptance as such by the community in which they live
- eligible for Year 7 admission
- enter the school at Year 7 with the intention of continuing to Year 12
Scope
The Scholarship covers all compulsory school fees for Years 7 to 12. This includes Tuition Fee, Capital Charge and Fixed Charge. Parents are expected to pay for textbooks, school uniform, travel expenses and other optional items not covered by fees.
Social Justice Scholarship – Refugee
Selection Criteria
Social Justice Scholarships are awarded based on merit including outstanding achievement and qualities demonstrated across a range of criteria. The domains considered include academic effort and achievement, the Arts, sport, leadership and community.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants will demonstrate the following:
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident who arrived in Australia from a humanitarian refugee* background
- eligible for Year 7 admission
- enter the school at Year 7 with the intention of continuing to Year 12
- have attended an Australian primary school for at least two years before commencing Year 7
*includes asylum seekers, humanitarian entrants and others who have had a refugee-like experience.
Scope
The Scholarship covers all compulsory school fees for Years 7 to 12. This includes Tuition Fee, Capital Charge and Fixed Charge. Parents are expected to pay for textbooks, school uniform, travel expenses and other optional items not covered by fees.
Priority Entry Programme
Currently the school’s admission waiting lists are extensive at most year levels. Some families have recently relocated to the region and therefore have not had the opportunity to apply for admission in earlier years. Such families are unlikely to receive admission offers. The purpose of the Priority Entry Programme is to provide an enrolment access pathway for families who might otherwise not receive admission. A successful candidate under this programmes will be offered priority entry to the school Please note
- these programmes do not include any fee remission or fee discount
- only a small number of places are likely to be offered each year under this programme
Priority Entry Programme – Academic
Selection criteria
Priority Entry Programme – Academic is awarded on merit based on outstanding achievement in an independent external academic achievement test.
Eligibility
The Priority Entry Programme – Academic is only available to new enrolments at the School. Priority Entry Programme – Academic is generally awarded in Year 7 but may be available at other year levels.
Scope
Successful candidates under the Priority Entry Programme – Academic will receive priority enrolment at the school. Currently the school has extensive waiting lists at most year levels. This programme includes no fee remission or discount.
Priority Entry Programme – General Excellence
Selection criteria
Priority Entry Programme – General Excellence are 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.
Eligibility
The Priority Entry Programme – General Excellence is only available to new enrolments at the School. The Priority Entry Programme – General Excellence is generally awarded in Year 7 but may be available at other year levels.
Scope
Successful candidates under the Priority Entry Programme – General Excellence will receive priority enrolment at the school. Currently the school has extensive waiting lists at most year levels. This programme includes no fee discount.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
Enquiries
Danielle Cassidy – Registrar
P: (03) 5833 3300