Scholarships for General (Academic) Excellence
Scholarships for General (Academic) Excellence are offered on the basis of examination and interview to boys entering Years 5, 7 and 9 in 2021 who demonstrate outstanding academic ability.
The examination for boys seeking scholarship entry to the School in 2021 will be held in February 2020. These scholarships will be open to current Trinity students, as well as to students from outside the school.
As part of the award process, boys who top the academic examination are invited, together with their families, for an interview with the Principal.
A Scholarship for General (Academic) Excellence is subject to a periodic performance review which addresses the criteria applicable to all scholarships at Trinity whilst placing particular emphasis on the standards in the School’s Academic Progress Policy.
Scholarships for General (Musical) Excellence
Entrance Scholarships for General (Musical) Excellence are offered on the basis of audition and interview to current students and new boys entering Year 7 to Year 9 in 2021, who demonstrate outstanding musical ability.
Students are required to play two contrasting pieces and to arrange their own accompanist.
As part of the award process, boys who demonstrate exceptional musical ability and outstanding results in the academic examination are invited, together with their families, for an interview with the Headmaster.
A Scholarship for General (Musical) Excellence is subject to a periodic performance review which addresses the criteria applicable to all scholarships at Trinity whilst laying particular emphasis on the standards in the School’s Music Policy.
Scholarships for General (Cocurricular) Excellence
Scholarships for General (Cocurricular) Excellence are offered on the basis of a student profile and interview to new students entering Trinity in Years 7-11 2020.
The student’s profile must demonstrate a balance between his talent in a range of cocurricular areas, his qualities of leadership, his willingness to become involved in all facets of school life and his academic potential.
As part of the award process, boys who demonstrate outstanding abilities are invited, together with their families, for an interview with the selection panel during early August each year. A Scholarship for General (Cocurricular) Excellence is subject to a periodic performance review which addresses the criteria applicable to all scholarships at Trinity whilst laying particular emphasis on the standards in the school’s cocurricular Policy.
Indigenous Scholarships
The Indigenous Scholarship Program is part of our commitment to Indigenous Australia. The School provides up to four places a year for Indigenous Australian boys.
The program is designed to encourage the boys to continue their studies at a university in Victoria. The scholarship covers full remission of tuition fees, uniforms and books.
Indigenous Scholarships are limited, and all places for 2019 and 2020 have been filled.
Scholarships for St Paul’s Cathedral Choir
Trinity is the official Choir School for St Paul’s Cathedral.
A high level of commitment is expected, but timetables are arranged so that the choir does not interfere with school work or sport. The musical training is a gateway to excellence and provides a firm foundation for academic success.
Previous musical training is not essential.
Entrance for the Choir is by audition at the Cathedral.
A Scholarship for St Paul’s Choir is subject to a periodic performance review which addresses the criteria applicable to all scholarships at Trinity whilst laying particular emphasis on the standards of St Paul’s Cathedral Choir.
Enquiries can be made through Philip Nicholls at St Paul’s Cathedral on +61 3 9653 4333.