Scholarships
To provide access to education and diversity within our community, Trinity Grammar School is proud to offer a range of scholarship opportunities for boys who demonstrate extraordinary skills and ability. Our scholarship opportunities are listed below:
Scholarships for General (Academic) Excellence
Scholarships for General (Academic) Excellence are offered on the basis of examination and interview to boys entering Year 5, 7 or 9 in 2023 who demonstrate outstanding academic ability.
The examination for boys seeking scholarship entry to the School in 2023 will be held in February 2022. 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.
The application timeline for entry to Years 5, 7 or 9 in 2023 will be:
Applications open: Monday 1 November 2021
Applications close: Friday 28 January 2022
Academic Examination: Saturday 5 February 2022
Register online HERE
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 9 in 2023, 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 Principal.
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.
Candidates who are invited to audition will also be required to sit the independent academic test on Saturday 5 February 2022 between 2.00pm and 5.00pm at Trinity Grammar School.
If you are invited to audition, you will be sent a separate link to complete your registration. A fee of $110.00 will apply.
Application for General (Musical) Excellence Scholarship.
The application timeline for entry to Years 7 to Year 9 in 2023 will be:
Applications open: Monday 1 November 2021
Applications close: Friday 21 January 2022
Academic Examination: Saturday 5 February 2022
Music Audition: Sunday 6 February 2022
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 2023.
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.
Applications are now closed.
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 2021 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.