PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES

SCHOLARSHIPS AT
SCOTCH OAKBURN COLLEGE

Applications for 2027 Academic Scholarships have closed. Applications for other scholarships remain open until Friday 17 April 2026.

At Scotch Oakburn College, we believe every student has the potential to grow, lead and make a difference. Our scholarships are one way we support young people and families who are ready to contribute to our community and take on the challenge of becoming the best version of themselves.

We offer a wide range of scholarships because we know that talent and potential look different for everyone. Some students shine in the classroom, on the stage or sports field, while others are deeply committed to their communities or have shown strength through tough circumstances. Each of our scholarships reflects the Values of the College and our commitment to helping students thrive, no matter their background.

Our scholarships are linked to the things we believe matter most: character, curiosity, creativity, compassion and the willingness to work hard and be part of something bigger than yourself. These are the Learner Attributes we value at Scotch Oakburn and that we aim to grow in every student.

Being awarded a scholarship is a privilege. It comes with the opportunity to be supported in your learning, but also the responsibility to get involved, give your best and live out the Values of the College every day.

We welcome applications from students and families who share our Values and who are excited about what is possible with the right support around them.

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.

Our 2027 Scholarship Information Evening was held in early February. 2028 Information sessions will be held late 2026 and early 2027. Once dates are available a registration form will be available here.

Register to attend

For more information contact our Enrolments Manager, Carla Baker:

P: (03) 6336 3394
E: carla.baker@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.

NEW & CURRENT STUDENTS  |  Years 5-12

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 February each year, administered by a third-party provider, Edutest. An application fee applies. Attendance at this testing day is compulsory, however an alternate date may be available to students due to extenuating circumstances such as illness. Remote online testing is also available to Australian residents located outside of Tasmania.

Scholarships are awarded to commence the following academic year. Please note that the deferment of scholarships is no longer possible due to a high demand for enrolment places.

These scholarships are awarded to students:

  • who have demonstrated excellent results in their academic testing, and
  • who have the ability and inclination to be part of our active College community.

Applications for 2027 academic scholarships have closed.

NEW & CURRENT STUDENTS  |  Years 7 to 12

Scotch Oakburn College General Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students entering Years 7 to 12 who:

  • demonstrate outstanding achievement in a school co-curricular activity (e.g., arts, academics,
    service, leadership, or sport), with preference for those recognised at representative, State, or
    National level, and
  • have proven to be positive role models within their school community, while providing
    support and encouragement to fellow students.

Successful recipients will be expected to:

  • uphold a full commitment to their specialised co-curricular activity at Scotch Oakburn College.
    Exemptions may be considered for representative State and National commitments, assessed
    on a case-by-case basis,
  • engage actively and contribute positively in a wide range of College, House, community, and
    other co-curricular activities, always demonstrating good citizenship,
  • demonstrate leadership potential and a willingness to embrace new challenges, and
  • uphold the College’s Values, showing inclusiveness, respect, and integrity towards others.

Application Requirements

Due to the nature of this scholarship, the following details will be requested upon application.

  • Examples of leadership / community involvement.
  • Two letters of recommendation to support this application.
  • In 200 words or less, explain why you would like a General Excellence Scholarship at Scotch Oakburn College (to be completed by the student).

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.

Applications for 2027 General Excellence scholarships are now open.

NEW & CURRENT STUDENTS  |  Years 6 & 7

John Webster Scholarships are offered through a bequest from the late John Webster (Scotch, ’39, dec.), a former student of the College.

These scholarships are available to students entering Year 6 or Year 7 and can show evidence of sound academic attainment, together with interest and achievement in other aspects of College life. This may include community service, sport, drama, music, dance or public speaking.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview following the application close date.

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 2027 John Webster scholarships are now open.

NEW STUDENTS  |  Years 8-12

Kathleen Thomas Scholarships are offered through a bequest from the late Kathleen Thomas (MLC, ’35, dec.). These scholarships are available to students entering Years 8 to 12 who are not already attending the College and can show evidence of sound academic attainment, together with interest and
achievement in other aspects of College life. This may include community service, sport, drama, music, dance or public speaking.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview following the application close date.

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 2027 Kathleen Thomas scholarships are now open.

NEW STUDENTS  |  Year 11

The Alec Campbell scholarship honours the late Alec Campbell (Scotch,1917, dec.), one of the College’s most celebrated past students, who was also the last ANZAC.

The scholarship offers 75% off tuition and 75% off boarding fees if the student intends to board at the College.

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.

Applicants are required to submit a short essay (300-400 words) titled “What the ANZAC spirit means to me”.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Applications for 2027 Alec Campbell scholarships are now open.

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, Drama and/or Technical Theatre Production.

These scholarship are awarded to students:

  • who have demonstrated outstanding ability in the Performing Arts
  • who will play an active role in our College community, and
  • who will be involved in the Performing Arts Program.

It is expected that awarded students will participate in all co-curricular activities for their relevant disciplines and align their studies accordingly.

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 asked to perform two pieces of contrasting style and answer some musical theory questions at a live audition.

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 2027 Performing Arts scholarships are now open.

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.

These scholarships are awarded to students:

  • who have demonstrated outstanding ability in one or more of the above disciplines, and
  • who will play an active role in our College community.

Visual Arts Scholarship portfolio

There is no interview for this scholarship. It is assessed via the submission of a portfolio of work that demonstrates the applicant’s skills, ideas and experience in the visual arts. There is no specific theme or number of pieces required. A suggested range is 6-12 pieces of art and should include a 150-word outline of their interest in the visual arts.

Applications for 2027 Visual Arts scholarships are now open.

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 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.

Learning in Year 7.

Maximising potential in Years 10 – 12.

Partnerships in the Senior years.

Important Information

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 2027 close Sunday 15 February 2026. Other 2027 scholarships close Friday 17 April 2026.

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 AND REVIEW

Awards are tenable to the completion of Year 12 at Scotch Oakburn College, subject to an annual review 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 both in and out of the school. Scholarship recipients are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to Scotch Oakburn College.

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS

The percentage of tuition fee remission will vary according to students’ abilities and personal circumstances. Scholarships (excluding the Community Service Scholarship, which is all inclusive) apply to tuition fees and, where applicable, boarding fees. They do not cover levies or other costs which are the responsibility of the parent/carer.

INTERVIEWS

For those students invited to an interview, please note that there will be at least two people on the interview panel. Parents are invited to attend the interview with the applicant if they choose.

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.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • All matters pertaining to scholarships remain confidential.
  • Scotch Oakburn College has a non-disclosure policy around scholarships i.e. number offered and amounts granted.
  • Scholarship holders are expected to complete their education at Scotch Oakburn College, actively participate in College life and be a positive member of the community.
  • A sibling discount will only apply if that concession is higher than the offered scholarship. Sibling discounts are not offered on top of scholarship concessions.
  • Scotch Oakburn College complies with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles. Information collected is only used for the purpose for which it is collected. For further information refer to the College’s Privacy Policy.

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