Introduction
Our school’s aim is to positively change the lives of young people through learning. We strive to provide students with an education which promotes respect for reason, evidence, civility, tolerance, diversity, honesty, kindness and the value of hard work and self-discipline. We believe that such an education will support fulfilling lives which contribute to improving the quality, equity and sustainability of our future world.
Our intent is for students to leave the School with a deep and wide knowledge base grounded in a rigorous and extensive liberal arts education. Such essential knowledge will enable students to read critically, write lucidly, think openly with an inquiring mind and improve their capacity for future learning. It also raises the quality of their conversation, social analysis, and capacity to navigate complex issues in their future lives. Students’ core learning will focus on the fields of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Literature and the Arts.
Goulburn Valley Grammar School has a long history of providing a range of scholarship opportunities. Currently the school’s admission waiting lists are extensive at most year levels. In addition the Board is committed to promoting social justice in the local community. The School’s scholarship programmes are informed by these considerations. In 2024 the School Board reviewed the scholarship programmes offered to students. All decisions regarding scholarships are at the discretion of the School Principal.
Summary of scholarship programmes
- Academic Scholarships
- General Excellence Scholarships
- GVGS Foundation Social Justice Scholarships
- Aboriginal Scholarship
- Refugee Scholarship
- Access Scholarship
Academic Scholarships
Selection Criteria
Academic Scholarships are awarded based on outstanding achievement in an independent external academic achievement test.
Eligibility
Academic Scholarships are only available to new enrolments at the School. Academic Scholarships are generally awarded in Year 7 but may be available in other year levels.
Scope
Academic Scholarship recipients receive priority enrolment at the school. Currently the school has extensive waiting lists at most year levels. This scholarship includes no fee discount.
General Excellence
Selection Criteria
General Excellence Scholarships are awarded based on outstanding achievements and qualities demonstrated across a range of domains. The areas considered include Academic Achievement, The Arts, Sport and Leadership and Community.
Eligibility
General Excellence Scholarships are only available to new enrolments at the School. General Excellence Scholarships are generally awarded in Year 7 but may be available in other year levels.
Scope
General Excellence Scholarship recipients receive priority enrolment at the school. Currently the school has extensive waiting lists at most year levels. This scholarship includes no fee discount.
GVGS Foundation Social Justice Scholarships
The GVGS Foundation Social Justice Scholarships have been established to provide exceptional educational opportunities for an eligible student who has the potential to lead within the community.
GVGS Foundation – Aboriginal Student Scholarship
Selection criteria
Social Justice Scholarships are awarded based on outstanding achievement and qualities demonstrated across a range of criteria. The domains considered include Academic Achievement, The Arts, Sport and Leadership and Community.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, student applicants need to 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.
GVGS Foundation – Refugee Student Scholarship
Selection criteria
Social Justice Scholarships are awarded based on outstanding achievement and qualities demonstrated across a range of criteria. The domains considered include Academic Achievement, The Arts, Sport and Leadership and Community.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, student applicants need to demonstrate the following:
- be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident who arrived in Australia from a 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.
GVGS Foundation – Access Scholarships
Note: The provision of this scholarship is dependent on sufficient philanthropic support. As a result the scholarship may not be offered each year. When this scholarship is available the school will provide more information.
The GVGS Foundation – Access Scholarship provides an opportunity for young people who would otherwise not be able to attend without financial assistance. Access Scholarships are for entry at Year 7 and are tenable until the end of Year 12.
Selection criteria
The GVGS Foundation – Access Scholarship will be awarded to an eligible candidate, who in the view of the School, demonstrates the greatest potential to grow and flourish through participation in the School’s learning programme.
Eligibility Criteria
The GVGS Foundation – Access Scholarship is means tested. Applicants will need to complete a detailed application, including personal financial information.
- If shortlisted, prior to interview we will require in person the following original documents:
- Birth certificate
- Passport or citizenship document.
- Visa document (If not currently an Australian citizen)
- Applications will only be considered when a full and complete application, including all requested information, is submitted by the due date. Incomplete or late applications will not be eligible for consideration.
- Means Test – Candidates must, in the opinion of the School, be unable to attend without the level of financial assistance offered by the scholarship.
- The student must be currently in Year 6 and prepared to commence in Year 7.
- The scholarship is not available to a current student.
Scope
The GVGS Foundation – Access Scholarship and covers all compulsory school fees including Tuition, Capital and Fixed Charges. The scholarship recipient’s family will be responsible for any other costs associated for example, uniform and books and optional activities such as individual music tuition or overseas trips.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
Enquiries
Danielle Cassidy – Registrar
P: (03) 5833 3300