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Firbank Grammar prepares students
for the future

Firbank provides a supportive environment where students thrive academically and personally, preparing them for the future, whatever direction life may take them.

We believe every student is important, every lesson is critical, every encounter is valued, and every opportunity is taken. Students are encouraged to participate in sports and co-curricular activities as they can help them find their passion and build essential skills such as confidence, adaptability and relationships.

Our dedicated teachers nurture students’ talents and help them find their passion that will lead them to subjects they select and University degrees.

Current scholarships 

This round of scholarships:
June 2025 – open to external families.
Applications close 18 July (or 11 July if sitting remotely)
Exam Saturday 26 July 2025

The scholarships that are on offer in this round are indicated in the tables below. Please note that scholarship offerings may differ each round, so what is available now may not reflect future opportunities.

Sandringham Junior Campus
(co-ed, scholarship open to girls only*)
Year 4 2026 Year 5 2026
Academic Scholarship
Brighton Junior Campus (girls only) Year 3 2026 Year 4 2026 Year 5 2026
Academic Scholarship
Brighton Senior Campus (girls only) Year 7 2026 Year 7 2027 Year 9 2026
Academic Scholarship
Principal’s Scholarship
Music Scholarship
Sporting Scholarship
St Andrews Choral Scholarship
Boarding Scholarship

* Regretfully, we do not currently have any vacancies for new boys at our Sandringham Campus in the year levels that we are offering scholarships. Girls’ scholarships are offered until the end of Year 12, whereas boys’ scholarships are offered until the end of Year 6.

For more information on the types of scholarships available and the selection criteria for each type, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Firbank Scholarship dates

Can students apply for more than one scholarship?

What are the criteria for being considered for a Firbank Academic Scholarship?

What are the criteria for being considered for a Firbank Principal's Scholarship?

What are the criteria for being considered for The Firbank Scholarship (means-tested)?

What are the criteria for being considered for a Firbank Sporting Scholarship?

What are the criteria for being considered for a Firbank Music Scholarship?

What are the criteria for being considered for a Firbank St Andrews Choral Scholarship?

Scholarships for rural or regional students

Does Firbank have Boarding Scholarships?

Can I defer my child’s scholarship if it is offered?

Are current Firbank Students eligible to apply for a Firbank Scholarship?

What remission is provided to scholarship recipients?

Firbank scholarships offer a percentage remission of tuition fees, ranging from 15–50%, except the 3 x  means-tested Firbank Scholarship which provides up to 100% of tuition fees. The School reserves the right to determine the percentage remission to be awarded to an outstanding student. Scholarships are tenable until Year 12 for girls, and until Year 6 for boys.

Recipients of music scholarships also receive 15 lessons of music tuition per semester until the completion of Year 12. These lessons must be taken on site and given by Firbank Music Department staff. Music Scholarships do not cover private music lessons outside of Firbank.

Boarding Scholarship recipients receive a discount off their boarding fees, and exceptional candidates may also be considered for a remission of tuition fees.

When will we know if we are successful?

If my child is offered a scholarship for less than 50%, can they apply to top up their scholarship in the future?

Will parents and families be able to tour the school whilst the students are sitting the exam?

My child is not available to sit the exam on this date, is there an alternative time that they can sit the exam?

Do girls who receive a scholarship at the Sandringham or Brighton Junior Campuses continue their scholarship when they go to the Senior Campus?

How should my child prepare for the scholarship exam?

We do not live in Melbourne, is my child able to sit the scholarship exam remotely?

What will my child need to prepare if they are given a music audition?