Scholarships and Bursaries

For Scholarships

Timeline

• Applications Open: Monday 2 November 2026
• Applications Close:
  • Wednesday 3 February 2027 – midday AWST
     
• Scholarship Test Date:
  • Saturday 13 February 2027
  • All remote, overseas and online testing will take place on Wednesday 18 February.
• First-Round Offers Released: Monday 22 March 2027
• First-Round Offers Acceptance Deadline:  Wednesday 31 March 2027
• Second/Third-Round Offers (if applicable): Tuesday 27  April 2027
• Scholarship process finalised: End of May 2027

For Bursaries

• There will be no application fee and no testing. These applications will follow the same timeline as the Academic and General Excellence scholarships.

Refer to the table for opening and closing dates for Indigenous Scholarships

For the 2028 intake, scholarship opportunities are available for eligible girls entering Years 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

The scholarships available vary according to the student’s entry Year and whether she is a current St Hilda’s student or applying to join the School. Please refer to the eligibility table above for details

Scholarships recognise academic achievement, potential and strengths or achievements beyond the classroom.

Needs Based Bursaries provide financial assistance to eligible families where financial circumstances may otherwise be a barrier to accessing a St Hilda’s education.

Applicants for Needs Based Bursaries are also considered on academic achievement and potential, character and their willingness to contribute positively to the St Hilda’s community.

St Hilda’s offers a range of opportunities for eligible current and prospective students, including:

• Academic and General Excellence Scholarships
• Boarding Scholarships
• Indigenous Scholarships
• Old Scholars Association Scholarships
• Needs Based Bursaries

Eligibility, entry Years and selection criteria vary according to each scholarship or bursary.

St Hilda’s does not offer separate Sport, Music, Dance or Drama Scholarships.

Achievement and potential in these areas are considered as part of our Academic and General Excellence Scholarships, alongside a girl’s academic achievement, character and broader contribution.

Yes. Current St Hilda’s students entering Year 7 in 2028 may apply for eligible scholarships.

Different eligibility criteria apply to current and prospective students, so families should refer to the eligibility table above before applying.

• 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

First preference application fees:

• Sitting the test at first preference school: $125.00
• Sitting the test remotely: $250.00 (for families living more than 400km from the Perth Metro)
• Sitting the test overseas: $350.00
• Additional preference application fees: Each additional preference will incur an additional fee of $60.00.

There is no application fee for those applying for Needs-based bursaries and Indigenous Scholarships.

Applicants complete a series of academic assessments administered by the scholarship testing provider.

The assessments are designed to evaluate academic ability and potential across a range of areas.

Families will receive information about arrival times, testing duration, what students should bring and any other requirements before the testing date.

As per the joint co-op info guide: Special Circumstances: Applicants who are ill (with an official doctor’s certificate) or unable to attend on the day due to a school camp, must notify their first-preference school immediately. A special circumstances online test will incur an additional application fee of $150.00.

Remote testing arrangements may be available for eligible applicants who live a significant distance from St Hilda’s (over 400km), including students from regional or remote Western Australia and, where applicable, overseas.

Families should apply for remote testing by the published deadline and follow the instructions provided during the application process.

No. Testing results will not be shared with applicants.

The value of a St Hilda’s scholarship varies according to the scholarship awarded.

Academic and General Excellence Scholarships and Boarding Scholarships may provide a reduction of up to 50% of tuition fees.

Other scholarships may have different values and conditions. Families should refer to the information provided for each individual scholarship.

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

The duration of a scholarship or bursary depends on the opportunity awarded and the student’s Year of entry.

Academic and General Excellence Scholarships are generally tenable from the student’s Year of entry through to Year 12, subject to satisfactory academic performance, conduct and contribution to School life.

The OSA Year 7 Entry Scholarship is tenable for Years 7-10.

No. Confirming your daughter’s enrolment does not influence the Scholarship Committee’s assessment or increase her likelihood of receiving a scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded according to the relevant selection criteria.

Families should be aware that places at St Hilda’s may fill independently of the scholarship process, so they should consider their enrolment decision separately from their scholarship application.

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.