Scholarship Information
Academic & Music Scholarships for Year 7, 2026
Year 7 scholarship applications for entry in 2026 are now open to new and existing school students.
Scholarships are open to permanent residents of Australia only. If a Scholarship is offered to a student who is not yet enrolled at the school, written acceptance of the scholarship must be accompanied by a completed Enrolment process including payment of the associated fees (non-refundable application fee of $200 and non-refundable acceptance fee of $1000).
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The School offers three academic scholarships that cover 50% of tuition fees. The scholarships awarded will follow through from Year 7 to Year 10. Students will have the opportunity to apply for a Year 11 and 12 Academic Scholarship when they are in Year 10. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees, individual subject fees or co-curricular activities.
All applicants for this scholarship must register to sit the ACER examination to be held at Wahroonga Adventist School on Friday, 7 March 2025. During registration applicants will also be asked to supply their Year 5 NAPLAN Report and Year 5 Semester 2 School Report.
The exam fee is $140 and is due at the time of registration. The closing date for registration is Tuesday, 25 February 2025. Late registrations will not be accepted.
To apply, please register for the ACER examination online using this link: https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/3143
The School offers one music scholarship that covers 50% of tuition. The scholarship awarded is for Year 7 and 8. Students will have the opportunity to apply for a Year 9 & 10 or Year 11 & 12 Music Scholarship in the year prior to entry into that grade. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees, individual subject fees or co-curricular activities.
All applicants for this scholarship must register to sit the ACER examination to be held at Wahroonga Adventist School on Friday, 7 March 2025. During registration applicants will also be asked to supply their Year 5 NAPLAN Report and Year 5 Semester 2 School Report, along with a written reference from the music tutor of their preferred instrument.
The exam fee is $140 and is due at the time of registration. The closing date for registration is Tuesday, 25 February 2025. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to audition in late Term 1.
Criteria for Selection:
To be eligible, a minimum AMEB grade, or equivalent is required on one of the following instruments:
- Woodwind or Brass Instrument: Grade 4
- String Instrument: Grade 7
- Piano: Grade 7
- Percussion: Grade 4 (tuned and untuned)
- Vocal: excellent abilities are encouraged to apply
Expectations:
Scholarship recipients will be expected to:
- Have private tuition in their chosen instrument.
- Be involved in the co-curricular music program as follows:
- Strings: Orchestra and String Ensemble
- Brass/Percussion/Woodwind: Orchestra and Band
- Vocal: Choir and Chapel Band
- Maintain academic rigor (no late submissions).
- Demonstrate exemplary behaviour.
Audition:
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to audition. At the audition, applicants will be asked to perform two contrasting pieces and a scale of their own choosing. An accompanist will be provided. Further details will be shared with the shortlisted applicants.
To apply, please register for the ACER examination online using this link: https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/3143
If you have any questions about the Year 7 Scholarships for entry in 2026, please contact the Registrar, Cindy Farkas, on [email protected].
Financial Assistance Scholarships
Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Ltd operates a Deductible Gift Fund for its Scholarship Program. Generous funds are received from Seventh-day Adventist churches, school communities and individuals for the purpose of supporting students in Adventist Schools in Sydney. Scholarships are awarded annually to students who face financial hardship in coming to our schools, by paying their tuition fees.
Applications for 2025 are closed. Application dates for 2026 will be available mid 2025.