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Scholarship Information

Academic & Music Scholarships for Year 7, 2025

Wahroonga Adventist School is pleased to advise that Year 7 scholarships for entry in 2025 are now open to new applicants and existing school students.

Scholarships are open to permanent residents of Australia only. If a Scholarship is offered, written acceptance of the scholarship must be accompanied by a completed Enrolment Application process including payment of the associated fees (non-refundable application fee of $200 and non-refundable acceptance fee of $1000) for any student who is not enrolled at the school.

The following scholarships are available for entry into Year 7, 2025:

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The School is offering three academic part scholarships (50% of tuition) for entry in 2025. 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, 22 March 2024. 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 $120 and is due at the time of registration. The closing date for registration is Tuesday, 12 March 2024. Late registrations will not be accepted.

To apply, please register for the ACER examination online using this link: https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/2920.

The School is offering one music part scholarship (50% of tuition) for entry in 2025. 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, 22 March 2024. 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 $120 and is due at the time of registration. The closing date for registration is Tuesday, 12 March 2024. 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/2920.

To apply, please register for the ACER examination

If you have any questions about the Year 7 Scholarships for entry in 2025, please contact the Registrar, Cindy Farkas, on [email protected].