Applications open Mon 16 Nov 2026

Academic Scholarships

Q: Which year levels are eligible for Academic Scholarships?

Academic Scholarships are available to: New students seeking entry into Years 5, 7 and 9 in 2028. Students already enrolled to commence at Trinity in Years 5, 7, 9 in 2028 Current Trinity students entering Years 5, 7 or 9 in 2028.

Q: When do applications close?

Applications for Academic Scholarships close on Friday 29 January 2027.

Recognises students with outstanding academic ability, intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning.

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Academic Scholarships

Trinity’s Academic Scholarships recognise students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, intellectual curiosity and the potential to thrive in a challenging and engaging learning environment.

Academic Scholarships are offered to new and current students entering Years 5, 7 or 9. Recipients are expected to maintain a strong commitment to their studies and contribute positively to the academic and wider life of the school.

Eligibility

New students seeking entry to Trinity in Years 5, 7 or 9 in 2028
Students already enrolled to commence at Trinity in Years 5, 7, 9 in 2028
Current Trinity students entering Years 5, 7 or 9 in 2028
Students must be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident

Selection process

Scholarships are awarded based on academic examination results and an interview. Applicants will be assessed on their:

Outstanding academic ability and achievement
Strong academic potential
Intellectual curiosity and a genuine commitment to learning
Willingness to contribute positively to the academic and wider life of the school

Key dates

16 Nov2026

Applications for 2028 open
Applications open online for all 2028 scholarships.
29 Jan2027

Applications close
Final date to apply to sit the Academic Scholarship Examination.
6 Feb2027

Academic Examination
Held at Trinity, 2.00 pm–5.00 pm.
All Academic Scholarship applicants must sit the examination.
Mar2027

Outcomes
All applicants are notified of the outcome by email.

Academic scholarship expectations

Academic Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain a high standard of academic performance and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their studies. Scholarships are subject to periodic performance review against the criteria applicable to all scholarships at Trinity.

Scholarship value

Academic Scholarships provide a reduction in tuition fees and are awarded at the discretion of the Principal.

Academic Scholarship FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for an Academic Scholarship?

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold Permanent Residency (PR) status at the time of application. Please note that students on a student (subclass 500) Visa or a Temporary Resident Visa are not eligible to apply.

Which year levels are eligible for Academic Scholarships?

Academic Scholarships are available to:

New students seeking entry into Years 5, 7 and 9 in 2028.
Students already enrolled to commence at Trinity in Years 5, 7, 9 in 2028
Current Trinity students entering Years 5, 7 or 9 in 2028.

What is the cost of applying?

The application fee is $120.00.

When do applications close?

Applications for Academic Scholarships close on Friday 29 January 2027.

My child has already accepted a place for 2028. Can they still apply?

Yes. Students who have accepted an offer of enrolment are welcome to apply for a scholarship and will be considered alongside all other applicants.

When will the Academic Scholarship Examination be held?

The Academic Scholarship Examination for 2028 entry will take place at Trinity on Saturday 6 February 2027, from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.

When will I hear more following the academic testing?

Shortlisted applicants will usually be contacted within two to three weeks after the scholarship examination. Applicants who are not shortlisted will receive notification of the outcome by email as soon as possible; however this may not be until mid to late March 2027.

How many scholarships are offered each year?

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Principal, and the number offered varies from year to year.

What level of fee remission is provided?

Scholarships provide partial remission of tuition fees. As scholarship awards are determined on a case-by-case basis, remission levels are not publicly disclosed.

Are examination results provided to applicants?

No. Individual scholarship examination results are not released.

I have additional questions. Who should I contact?

If you require further information regarding the scholarship process, please contact Edutest in the first instance, as they will be able to assist with examination and application enquiries.

Still have questions? Contact our team and we’ll be happy to help.