PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES
SCHOLARSHIPS AT
SCOTCH OAKBURN COLLEGE
Applications for 2026 Scholarships have closed.
Applications for 2027 scholarships will open towards the end of 2025.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION EVENINGS
Our Scholarship Information Evenings are informative sessions held each year that are designed to inform and educate both new and existing parents of the College, and their children, on the array of scholarship opportunities on offer.
Date for our Information Evenings for 2027 scholarships will be announced towards the end of 2025. Should you have any questions however, we are always happy to help you. Contact us on the details below.
For more information contact our enrolments team:
P: (03) 6336 3407
E: enrolments@soc.tas.edu.au
Note: Scholarships are available for Australian citizens or those holding residential visas. Currently, we do not have scholarships available for international students.
Academic scholarships are open to students from any school, including current Scotch Oakburn students, who would like to enter the College in Year 5 to Year 12. The scholarships offer between 20% and 50% discount on tuition and/or boarding fees.
The externally assessed examinations for these scholarships are held at Scotch Oakburn College in March each year and concessions apply for the following school year.
Remote online testing is also available to Australian residents located outside of Tasmania.
Applications for 2026 academic scholarships are now closed.
NEW & CURRENT STUDENTS | Years 6 & 7
John Webster scholarships are offered through a bequest from the late John Webster, a former student of the College, and are available to students entering Year 6 or Year 7, who can show evidence of sound academic attainment, together with interest and achievement in other aspects of school life. The latter may include one or more of community service, sport, drama, music, dance, visual arts or public speaking.
The scholarship offers between 20% and 50% off tuition fees and 20% off boarding fees if the student intends to board at the College. This scholarship is means tested.
Applications for 2026 John Webster scholarships have closed.
NEW STUDENTS | Years 8-12
Kathleen Thomas scholarships are funded by the Scotch Oakburn College Foundation as a result of a bequest from the late Kathleen Thomas (nee Batten, MLC ’35). Each scholarship is available to a student who is not already attending the College and can show evidence of sound academic attainment, together with interest and achievement in other aspects of school life. The latter may include one or more of community service, sport, drama, music, dance, visual arts or public speaking.
The scholarship offers between 20% and 50% off tuition fees and 20% off boarding fees if the student intends to board at the College. This scholarship is means tested.
Applications for 2026 Kathleen Thomas scholarships have closed.
NEW STUDENTS | Year 11
The Alec Campbell scholarship honours the late Alec Campbell (’1917), one of the College’s most celebrated past students, who was also the last ANZAC. The scholarship is open to students who will be entering Year 11 and are not currently attending the College. Students must show evidence of sound academic attainment together with interest and achievement in other aspects of school life. The latter may include one or more of community service, sport, drama, music, dance, visual arts or public speaking. There are two awards offered each year and concessions apply to tuition and/or boarding fees.
The scholarship offers 75% off tuition and 75% off boarding fees if the student intends to board at the College.
Applications for 2026 Alec Campbell scholarships have closed.
MUSIC | DANCE | DRAMA | TECHNICAL THEATRE
NEW & CURRENT STUDENTS | Years 7-12
These scholarships are available to students who will be entering Year 7 to Year 12 and are open to students from any school, including current Scotch Oakburn students, who show ability and potential in music, dance and/or drama and technical theatre production.
The scholarship offers between 20% and 50% off tuition fees and 20% off boarding fees if the student intends to board at the College.
Applicants should use the following as guidelines when considering applying for a Performing Arts Scholarship:
Music
- Middle School entry applicants should have:
- AMEB Level 3 or equivalent on your primary instrument.
- Experience in playing in an ensemble.
- Preferred but not required: experience on a second instrument (this could be voice).
- Senior School entry applicants should have:
- AMEB Level 5 or equivalent on your primary instrument.
- Experience in playing in an ensemble.
- Experience on a second instrument.
Applicants will be asked to submit a video audition. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview where they will be asked to perform two pieces of contrasting style to the panel and answer some musical theory questions.
Dance
Applicants need to show:
- Evidence of three+ years of dancing experience. This could be through school, co-curricular, dance schools, workshops, and shows.
- Evidence of choreographic skills.
- Exemplary technical skills shown in two or more dance styles.
Applicants will be asked to submit a video audition. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview where they will be asked to perform an improvisation task, given on the day, to display creative skills.
Drama
Applicants need to show:
- Evidence of 3+ years of acting experience. This could be through school, co-curricular, drama schools, workshops, and shows.
- Evidence of basic understanding of the theatre and how a show is produced, script to stage.
- Exemplary skills shown in a chosen monologue script.
Applicants will be asked to submit a video audition. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview where they will be asked to demonstrate their creative skills and ability to follow direction with a cold read given on the day.
Technical Theatre
Applicants need to show:
- Evidence of experience in working on the technical side of theatre (sound, lighting, costumes, props etc).
- Proven track record of having an aptitude in one or more of these areas.
- Experience in productions as a stage crew.
This application is in the form of a written response listing experience and learnings from previous productions, plus a resume of productions and roles undertaken.
Applications for 2026 Performing Arts scholarships have closed.
PAINTING | PRINT MAKING | DRAWING | MIXED MEDIA | PHOTOGRAPHY | SCULPTURE
NEW & CURRENT STUDENTS | Years 11 & 12
Visual Arts Scholarships are available students entering Year 11 or Year 12 and are open to students from any school, including current Scotch Oakburn students. The scholarship offers between 20% and 50% off tuition fees and 20% off boarding fees if the student intends to board at the College.
It will be offered to students who show potential in one or more of the following disciplines:
- Painting • Print Making • Drawing • Mixed Media • Photography • Sculpture
Successful applicants will also be required to study a TCE art elective and donate a major piece of work to the College art collection at the conclusion of their studies.
Applications for 2026 Visual Arts scholarships have closed.
The Community Service Scholarship at Scotch Oakburn College aims to make our school accessible to outstanding young individuals who might not have the financial means to enrol. The scholarship is for new students entering the College in Year 10.
The Community Service Scholarship covers 100% of tuition costs for the Year 10 and the TCE years (Years 11 and 12), ensuring that financial constraints are no barrier to education. In addition to tuition, the scholarship includes fees, levies, uniforms, devices, and incidentals. Boarding costs are also covered for students from regional areas, creating more opportunities for those living further away. This scholarship is means tested.
A DIFFERENT APPLICATION PROCESS APPLIES FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP.
Follow this link to find out more about about the scholarship and how to apply.
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HOW TO APPLY
An APPLY NOW button will be available at the top of the page when applications are open. Click to start your application.
Academic scholarship applications are submitted via Edutest, an external service provider. An application fee applies.
CLOSING DATES
Academic Scholarships applications for 2026 entry have now closed. Applications for 2027 entry will open late in 2025.
A strict application timeline process is applied for applications, interviews, offers and acceptance of offers. A non-refundable holding fee of $1000 is required to be paid in the 30 days following a signed scholarship acceptance. This fee will be deducted from the first instalment invoiced after commencement.
DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Awards are tenable to the completion of Year 12 at Scotch Oakburn College, subject to review at the end of each semester by the Head of School. The review takes into consideration the student’s results, their active participation in College activities and advancing Scotch Oakburn College’s reputation through exemplary presentation and behaviour in and out of the school. Scholarship recipients are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to Scotch Oakburn College.
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are awarded at the Principal’s discretion. The percentage of tuition fee remission will vary according to students’ abilities and personal circumstances. The tuition fee covers all tuition costs. They do not cover other costs which are the responsibility of the parent, guardian or carer. Inclusions and exclusions may differ at the Principal’s discretion.
MEANS TESTED SCHOLARSHIPS
John Webster, Kathleen Thomas and the Community Service Scholarships are means-tested. Means testing is applied to successful scholarship recipients and will determine the level of scholarship offered. Means tested scholarships are specifically set aside for eligible families who would be unable to afford the normal tuition fees. After successfully qualifying for the applicable scholarship you will be contacted by our Business Office to complete means testing.
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