Firbank Grammar offers a range of scholarships including Academic, Principal’s (General Excellence), Sport and Performing Arts (Music), allowing students to thrive academically and personally, preparing them for the future, whatever direction life may take them. We also offer scholarships to students who would like to board with us at Firbank.
Applications for 2028 scholarships is now closed. Applications for scholarships for 2029 will open in June 2027.
Academic Scholarship applicants must be academically outstanding and demonstrate a commitment to achieving excellence. Applicants will be required to provide copies of their most recent school report, NAPLAN results and copies of awards or certificates supporting their application. Academic Scholarships are awarded based on the application and interview, and the results of the scholarship examination.
Applicants must be academically sound and able to demonstrate excellence and achievement in one or more of the following fields:
Applicants will be required to provide copies of their most recent school report, NAPLAN results and copies of awards or certificates supporting their application. Principal’s Scholarships are awarded based on the application and interview, and the results of the scholarship examination.
Sporting Scholarship applications should participate at State and/or National level competition in a Firbank Sport (these include athletics, badminton, basketball, cross country, diving, hockey, netball, rowing, snow sports, soccer, AFL, swimming, tennis and volleyball) and evidence of positive role modelling to other students and peers in one or more of the aforementioned sports.
Sporting Scholarship applicants must have a sound academic record and demonstrate a commitment to achieve excellence in their chosen sport/s.
Sporting Scholarship recipients are required to contribute to a range of School sporting activities and compete in their chosen sport/s for the School for the duration of the scholarship.
Applicants will be required to provide copies of their most recent school report, NAPLAN results and copies of awards or certificates supporting their application.
Sporting Scholarships are awarded based on the application and interview, and the results of the scholarship examination.
Music Scholarship applicants must be academically sound and should have attained at least Grade 4 AMEB level for their chosen instrument, although future potential is also considered. Music Scholarships are awarded based on the application, audition and interview, and the results of the scholarship examination.
Music Scholarship Auditions last for approximately 20 minutes. Candidates will need to perform two contrasting pieces. We would suggest you include one accompanied work and one unaccompanied work.
Applicants will also be tested on their ability to sight read and their aural ability – including such things as melodic recognition, intervals and rhythmic work. Candidates will need to provide their own accompanist if required.
Applicants will be required to provide copies of their most recent school report, NAPLAN results and copies of awards or certificates supporting their application.
St Andrew’s Choral Scholarship applicants must be academically sound and have previous choral experience, although future potential is also considered. St Andrews Scholarships are awarded based on the application, audition and interview, and the results of the scholarship examination.
St Andrews Scholarship Auditions last for approximately 15 minutes. Scholarship holders will be required to be a Chorister in the Choir of St Andrew’s Brighton and must be able to commit to the rehearsal schedule provided by St Andrews. As a member of the Choir, the scholarship holder will be subject to the directions and requirements of the Director of Music of St Andrew’s Brighton.
The scholarship holder will also be expected to attend Wednesday evening rehearsals and Sunday morning services during term time, as well as a rehearsal and evensong each second Sunday of the month. There are extra services at Easter and Christmas, and occasional extra rehearsals and services throughout the year. Students in Years 4–6 also have a Monday after-school rehearsal.
Applicants will be required to provide copies of their most recent school report, NAPLAN results and copies of awards or certificates supporting their application.
Since 1909, the Firbank Boarding House has been an integral part of our school. Boarding Scholarship applicants must be academically sound and demonstrate a commitment to achieving excellence in leadership and/or extra-curricular activities.
Boarding Scholarships are awarded based on the application and interview, and the results of the scholarship examination. Overseas, interstate, or regional students who are based more than three hours’ drive away, may be able to sit the scholarship exam remotely (select Remote and Overseas option when registering). Please note that remote applicants’ application deadline is usually one week earlier than students sitting the exam at Firbank.
Applicants will be required to provide copies of their most recent school report, NAPLAN results and copies of awards or certificates supporting their application. If English is the student’s second language, then we will require the results of an AEAS test.
Firbank Grammar School offers a range of scholarships designed to recognise academic achievement, general excellence, sporting ability and performing arts talent. These include Academic, Principal’s (General Excellence), Sport, Performing Arts (Music), St Andrew’s Choral and Boarding Scholarships. Firbank also offers the Noelle Schollenberger Scholarship for eligible rural or regional students entering Years 10, 11 or 12.
To apply for a scholarship at Firbank Grammar School, families need to complete the online scholarship application for the relevant scholarship category and provide the required supporting information. Depending on the scholarship, applicants may also need to complete an assessment, audition or interview as part of the selection process. Applicants should check the relevant scholarship details and key dates before applying.
Firbank Grammar School runs one scholarship round each year, with applications opening in June for external and current Firbank students. Registration typically opens around five weeks before the scholarship examination, and applications close one week before the exam. For the current cycle, 2029 scholarship applications will open in June 2027.
For an Academic Scholarship, applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance and a commitment to achieving excellence. Firbank requires applicants to provide their most recent school report, NAPLAN results, and relevant awards or certificates supporting their application. Academic Scholarships are awarded based on the application, interview and scholarship examination results.
Yes. International students can apply for certain Firbank Grammar School scholarships, particularly Boarding Scholarships. Rural, Regional and Overseas students who live more than three hours’ drive from Firbank may be eligible to sit the scholarship examination remotely by selecting the Remote and Overseas option when applying. International applicants whose first language is not English may also need to provide IDAT or equivalent test results.
Firbank scholarships provide a 15% to 50% remission of tuition fees, with the exact percentage determined by the School based on the strength of the applicant. Boarding Scholarship recipients receive a discount on boarding fees and exceptional candidates may also be considered for a tuition fee remission. Music Scholarship recipients also receive 15 music lessons per semester through the Firbank Music Department.
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of scholarship. Academic and Principal’s Scholarships require students to demonstrate strong academic performance and a commitment to excellence. Sporting Scholarships are aimed at students competing at State or National level in a Firbank sport, while Music Scholarships require applicants to be academically sound and generally have achieved at least Grade 4 AMEB level on their chosen instrument. Boarding Scholarship applicants must demonstrate academic ability and a commitment to excellence in leadership and/or extracurricular activities. Applicants are also required to provide recent school reports, NAPLAN results relevant awards or certificates and take the scholarship exam.
Australian private school scholarships provide opportunities for students to receive partial financial assistance towards their school fees, often based on academic achievement, sporting ability, performing arts, leadership or other areas of excellence. Firbank Grammar School offers several scholarship opportunities, including Academic, Principal’s (General Excellence), Sport, Performing Arts (Music), St Andrew’s Choral and Boarding Scholarships. Firbank scholarships provide 15%–50% remission of tuition fees, depending on the scholarship awarded.
