For Scholarships

Monday 11 November – Scholarship Applications Open

• This includes all Academic and General Excellence Scholarships and Year 7 OSA Scholarship.

Sunday 19 January 2025 – Scholarship Applications Close for Remote Testing (applicants living more than 400kms away from the school)

Tuesday 28 January 2025 – Scholarship Applications Close*

• This includes all Academic and General Excellence Scholarships and Year 7 OSA Scholarship.

Wednesday 29 January 2025 – Academic Testing for Remote Applicants

Tuesday 4 February 2025  – Academic Testing for Scholarships

• This includes all Academic and General Excellence Scholarships and Year 7 OSA Scholarship.

End of April – 2026 Scholarship program finalised

*Note: If you are applying for a scholarship and reside over 400km away from St Hilda’s, the closing date and testing dates for remote applicants are different. Applications close on Sunday 19 January 2025 and the testing will take place on Wednesday 29 January 2025

For Bursaries

Mid March 2025 – Applications open for Needs-based bursaries and Indigenous Scholarships

End April 2025 – Applications close for Needs-based bursaries and Indigenous Scholarships

• Candidates must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents
• Certain scholarships and bursaries have year-level restrictions.
• Certain scholarships and bursaries are only available to external students.
• Needs-based applicants must have a combined family income under $200,000 to apply. If the applicant is shortlisted, full financials will be required.

Please check each scholarship or bursary for criteria before applying.

All applicants are required to submit an online application.

The following information is required when applying:

• Personal details
• Last NAPLAN results (External Applicants Only)
• Last two school reports (External Applicants Only)
• Statement highlighting your area/s of excellence
• Needs-based applicants must be under a combined income of $200,000 to apply. Full financials will be required should the applicant be shortlisted.

Fees

The following non-refundable fees are payable when you submit your application for the following scholarships:

• Academic and General Excellence Scholarships
• Boarding Scholarships
• Old Scholars Association Scholarships

$120 local applicants
$200 regional applicants (remote testing)
$300 interstate and overseas applicants (remote testing)

Only applicants who live more than 400km away from St Hilda’s are able to sit for remote testing.

Needs-based bursaries and Indigenous Scholarships are excluded from paying this fee.

The number of scholarships/bursaries awarded varies from year to year and is at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

We will notify all families of the outcome of their daughter’s application as soon as the process has been finalised.

Achievements in these areas are considered under the Academic and General Excellence scholarships.

Applicants will be invited to sit a series of tests on Tuesday 4 February 2025*.

The testing will be conducted by AAS at St Hilda’s. While the students are taking the tests, parents will be invited to meet with the Principal and tour the Senior School campus with some members of our Leadership Team and Admissions Staff.

*Remote testing for regional, interstate or overseas applicants will sit the test on Wednesday 29 January. AAS will be in contact with these applicants to confirm details.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer alternative arrangements if your daughter is unable to sit the exam on the specified date.  Please consider the testing date very carefully before submitting an application.

Yes, if you live more than 400km away from St Hilda’s and pay the remote testing fee relevant to your location. AAS will conduct remote testing on Wednesday 29 January 2025. 

No. Testing results will not be shared with applicants.

Needs-based bursaries cover between 50% – 100% of the tuition fees.

Academic and General Excellence and Boarding scholarships will vary in value and will only cover part of the fees. Values are at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

Year 5 Scholarships are tenable for Years 5 and 6 only.

Year 7 onwards, Scholarships and Bursaries are tenable for the duration of a girl’s education at St Hilda’s.

All Scholarships and Bursaries are subject to satisfactory academic performance, conduct and contribution to school life.

Your daughter’s enrolment status will not impact the decision to award her a scholarship. Scholarships may be awarded to girls who have already confirmed their place at the school for the future, and to those who have not applied. Some families wish to confirm their daughter’s position before the scholarship testing; others prefer to take a chance and wait, knowing that it could be too late to secure a place if their daughter doesn’t receive a scholarship. This is an individual choice that each family must make.

No. All applications must be received by the closing date.

We encourage you to submit the online application at least 48 hours before the deadline to ensure that you do not have any last-minute issues with your submission.

We encourage you to submit the online application at least 48 hours before the deadline to ensure that you do not have any last-minute issues with your submission. If you are unable to submit the online form due to technical issues, please contact AAS.

Academic and General Excellence scholarships are awarded based on a student’s ability to thrive academically and shine in an area of interest e.g. music, sport, dance/drama, community service.

A St Hilda’s Academic and General Excellence Scholarship for Year 5 Entry covers a reduction in tuition fees and is tenable for Years 5 and 6 only. 

Academic and General Excellence scholarships are awarded based on a student’s ability to thrive academically and shine in an area of interest e.g. music, sport, dance/drama, community service.

A St Hilda’s Academic and General Excellence Scholarship covers a reduction in tuition fees and is tenable for the duration of a girl’s education at St Hilda’s (subject to satisfactory academic performance and contribution to school life).

Academic and General Excellence scholarships are awarded based on a student’s ability to thrive academically and shine in an area of interest e.g. music, sport, dance/drama, community service.

A St Hilda’s Academic and General Excellence Scholarship covers a reduction in tuition fees and is tenable for the duration of a girl’s education at St Hilda’s (subject to satisfactory academic performance and contribution to school life).

Open to Year 7 2026 external students only.

Needs-based applicants must be under a combined family income of $200,000 to apply. Full financials will be required should the applicant be shortlisted.

Need-based bursaries provide students who may not have the means to attend but would flourish in our learning environment the opportunity to experience a St Hilda’s education.

Needs-based bursaries cover between 50% – 100% of the tuition fees.

Applicants do not have to sit an academic test or pay an application fee.

Open to Year 10 2026 boarding students only.

External Need-based bursaries provide students who may not have the means to attend but would flourish in our learning environment the opportunity to experience a St Hilda’s education.

Needs-based applicants must be under a combined family income of $200,000 to apply. Full financials will be required should the applicant be shortlisted.

Applicants do not have to sit an academic test or pay an application fee.

Boarding Scholarships are awarded to a girl from rural, regional or remote Western Australia entering Years 7 -10 who displays academic excellence and the ability to shine in an area of interest e.g. music, sport, dance/drama, community service.

The Boarding scholarship covers a reduction in boarding fees and is tenable for the duration of a girl’s education at St Hilda’s (subject to satisfactory academic performance and contribution to school life).

The scholarships are aimed at providing exceptional educational opportunities for Indigenous girls who have the potential to lead and inspire within the community.

Each Indigenous scholarship to St Hilda’s is provided in partnership with the West Australian organisation MADALAH. The scholarships along with Abstudy and parent contributions cover tuition and boarding fees from Year 7 through to Year 12.

Please Note: Applicants must apply to St Hilda’s via the online form and the MADALAH Scholarship Program to be eligible. Further information on how to apply via MADALAH can be found here.

Applicants will be chosen through a selection process that includes proven school engagement, academic progress, motivation for tertiary study, as well as eligibility for Abstudy.

Eligibility

Students must be regarded as Indigenous Australians and demonstrate a willingness and intent to embrace the opportunities associated with moving to St Hilda’s for their education. Students should have significant family support to enter a new school at Year 7 with the intention of continuing to Year 12.

Selection Criteria

Academic levels and achievements of a student are considered but are not the predominant criteria for selection. Selection is based on an excellent student attitude, motivation levels, sound literacy and numeracy, strong references from past teachers, good attendance, and an interview.

Parental / Guardian Support

Students must have the full support of their family and/or community. This will require emotional support as well as some financial support. The level of financial contribution is reviewed on an individual and highly confidential basis, with the expectation that families/communities will contribute according to their capacity.

The Scholarship does not cover the provision of uniform, textbooks, IT equipment, pocket money or other voluntary School activities including optional excursions, camps and tours. Families are expected to participate in School programs and information sessions where possible.

MADALAH Limited is a not-for-profit organisation that offers secondary and tertiary education scholarships for Indigenous students, primarily from remote and regional communities, to WA’s leading boarding schools and Australian universities. MADALAH secondary scholarships provide support to students from year 7-12. These scholarships are administered by MADALAH on behalf of the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). We are a partner school with MADALAH and therefore enrolled students may be eligible. For more information please visit their website – www.madalah.com.au

The Old Scholars Association awards a scholarship to a student entering the School in Year 7, whose mother, grandmother or great-grandmother is a financial member of the Old Scholars Association. The OSA Entrance Scholarship is intended for a girl who can demonstrate academic ability and a strong capacity for involvement. The award of a Scholarship is tenable for Years 7 – 10, subject to satisfactory academic performance and contribution to school life.

The scholarship is a fixed financial amount per annum that approximates one term’s fees.

The OSA Ammonite Scholarship provides support in Years 11 and 12 to a daughter, granddaughter or great-granddaughter of a financial member of the Old Scholars Association. This scholarship is a fixed financial amount per annum that approximates one term’s fees per year. The winner is determined by a panel of three Financial Members of the OSA based on a written application followed by an interview. This scholarship is intended to recognise a girl who is an all-rounder, rather than selecting a winner based solely on academic achievement.