Scholarships

As a small independent school managing approximately 60 – 100 scholarship applications, Queenwood has the capacity to assess each candidate individually. Applicants are invited to submit portfolios and references, and shortlisted candidates are invited to interview; their performance in the scholarship examination is considered in the context of these supporting materials. The goal is to uncover the full breadth of a student’s capabilities and their capacity to contribute dynamically to the life of the School.

Awards may include full or proportional fees remission and additional support such as mentorships, attendance at courses or workshops outside of school, working in small groups with like-minded students, specialised tuition, access to school facilities and assistance with equipment or travel.

For further information regarding scholarships please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team.


Mrs Kate Pollitt

Director of Admissions

KEY DATES FOR 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS

Applications open: Friday 29 September 2023
Music Applications close​: Friday 19 January 2024
Academic Applications close​: Friday 2 February 2024
Music Scholarship Auditions for shortlisted candidates: Saturday 10 February 2024
Academic test: Sunday 11 February 2024 
Shortlist interviews: March 2024
Recipients notified​: Easter 2024 

KEY DATES FOR YEAR 10 AND YEAR 11 2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS

Applications are now closed
Saturday 16 September 2023: Music Scholarship Auditions for shortlisted candidates.
Sunday 17 September 2023: Academic test. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a senior member of staff in the week of Monday 2 October.
Week commencing Monday 9 October 2023: Interviews will take place. 
Week commencing Monday 16 October 2023: Successful candidates will be notified.


ALL-ROUNDER SCHOLARSHIP

ALL-ROUNDER SCHOLARSHIP YEAR 7, YEAR 10 & 11 2025

An All-Rounder Scholarship is awarded to students not currently enrolled at Queenwood, who will enrich the life of the school community. This student will be a very high academic achiever, with additional demonstrated strengths in a number of areas, which may include sport, community service, leadership, dance, drama, music, visual arts or languages.

Year 7, 10 or 11, 2025 (External applicants only)

  • Open only to students not currently enrolled at Queenwood.
  • Online application by Friday 19 January 2024
  • Academic test on Sunday 11 February 2024
  • Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a senior member of staff in March 2024
  • Successful candidates will be notified by Easter 2024
Your daughter’s online application should include:
  • A covering letter written by the student outlining why she could be considered for the scholarship. The letter should be no longer than one A4 page.
  • The applicant’s two most recent school reports and NAPLAN results
  • A Curriculum Vitae (three pages maximum) outlining the applicant’s achievements in the last two years in her school and local community.
The Academic Test:
The examination measures performance in relation to the current cohort. Questions are demanding and students might not complete each test within the time allowed.

Students are assessed in:
  • Abstract reasoning and problem solving (45 mins) – this test assesses the ability to reason with and analyse information using verbal, mathematical,figurative and spatial concepts.
  • Mathematics achievement and reasoning (45 mins) – this test assesses mathematics reasoning  This is different from curriculum-based mathematics and focuses on problem-solving skills.
  • Reading comprehension (45 mins) – this test assesses the ability to remember, locate, analyse, evaluate, derive and combine text propositions with fiction and non-fiction texts of increasing complexity.
  • Written Expression (25 mins) – this test assesses students’ facility with written language. A stimulus is provided for students to produce a piece of writing in a particular genre (e.g., narrative or persuasive writing

The Grace Lawrance Bursary

The Grace Lawrance Bursary will be awarded on the basis of academic potential and ability to positively contribute to the life of the school. It aims to make the outstanding academic and cocurricular offering at Queenwood available to a student of high potential who can develop into a young woman of energy, character, and purpose. The Bursary covers tuition fees at Queenwood each year.

As a Bursary is means-tested, parents of short-listed candidates will be asked to present their financial circumstances, signed by a registered chartered accountant or CPA. This information will be kept strictly confidential. Bursaries available for Year 7, Year 10 & 11, 2025.

Year 7, Year 10 & Year 11 2025 (External applicants only)

  • Online application by February 2024; contact DirectorOfAdmissions@queenwood.nsw.edu if your financial circumstances are such that you are unable to pay the application fee.
  • Complete the PDF application form available here. The form requests information about your daughter including school reports and written references. The parents of shortlisted candidates are asked to supply CPA certified tax returns for three years and a statement of assets & liabilities. Applications will be reviewed on receipt.
  • Academic test on Sunday 11 February 2024 NB: Bursary candidates are not expected to achieve the highest examination rank; awards are given to candidates exhibiting intellectual potential and an ability to positively contribute to the Queenwood community.
  • Portfolio including a personal statement from the applicant and a written reference must be submitted at the registration desk on the day of the examination.
  • Shortlisted candidates may be invited to the School in Term 4 2023 to spend a day with their prospective peers and learn about the programs, activities and opportunities offered at Queenwood.
 
  • The parents of shortlisted candidates will be asked to supply CPA certified tax returns for three years and a statement of assets & liabilities to the Director of Business & Finance. This information will be kept strictly confidential.
  • Shortlisted candidates and their parents will be interviewed by a senior member of staff.
  • Current students needing financial assistance can apply to the Director of Business & Finance for hardship assistance. Please note these requests are assessed by a panel.

Academic Scholarship

An Academic Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic potential and ability to contribute to the life of the School. Candidate who perform well in the academic test are interviewed by the Principal; awards are given at her discretion.  

Year 7, Year 10 & Year 11 2025 (External applicants only)

  • Online application by Friday 19 January 2024 including NAPLAN results and most recent Academic School Report.
  • Portfolios are optional and must be submitted at the registration desk on the day of the examination.
  • Academic test on Sunday 11 February 2024.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a senior member of staff in March 2024.
  • Successful candidates will be notified by Easter 2024.
  • Current Queenwood students in Year 7, 2025 are eligble to apply. 

The Academic Test:

The examination measures performance in relation to the examination cohort. Questions are demanding and that not all students will complete each test within the time allowed.

Students are assessed in:

  • Abstract reasoning and problem solving – this test assesses the ability to reason with and analyse information using verbal, mathematical, figural and spatial concepts.
  • Mathematics achievement and reasoning – Students are assessed on mathematics reasoning tasks. These are different to curriculum-based mathematics and focus on problem-solving skills.
  • Reading comprehension – this test assesses the ability to remember, locate, analyse, evaluate, derive and combine text propositions with fiction and non-fiction texts of increasing complexity.
  • Written Expression – this test assesses students’ facility with written language. A stimulus is provided for students to produce a piece of writing in a particular genre (e.g. narrative or persuasive writing).

Music Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to encourage excellence in Music and to develop the talents of gifted musicians and is tenable until Year 12, contingent on an annual review. Students of orchestral instruments, band instruments, voice or piano may be awarded either part or full remission of tuition fees based on the result of an examination and an audition/interview.

Year 7 2025

  • Online application by Friday 19 January 2024 including NAPLAN results and most recent Academic School Report. Candidates must include a video recording of performance excerpts (maximum 5 minutes).
  • Auditions on Saturday 10 February 2024. NB: Music candidates will be required to provide their own accompanist.
  • Academic test in Sunday 11 February 2024. NB: Music candidates are not expected to achieve the highest examination rank; their performance in the test is considered in the context of the strength of the audition.
  • Portfolios are optional and must be submitted at the registration desk on the day of the audition.
  • Successful candidates will be notified by Easter.
  • Current Queenwood students in Year 7, 2025 are eligble to apply. 

Year 10 & Year 11 2025 (External applicants only)

  • All applicants are required to take the Scholarship exam.
  • Welcomes applications from outstanding musicians to support our large ensemble program on Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, French horn, Euphonium, Tuba and Orchestral percussion. Scholarships will not be offered for piano.
  • Successful candidates are expected to undertake Music as an elective.
  • Students are ideally exceptional for their age and may have completed high grades or diploma level exams with outstanding results. Please contact us at music@queenwood.nsw.edu.au to discuss if your daughter fits into this category.

Audition requirements:

  • Two contrasting pieces performed on the principal instrument and one on second instrument, if applicable. Maximum combined performance time is 12 minutes.
  • A short sight reading test.
  • A short aural test involving: sight-singing; listening (with questions about tonality, rhythm, metre etc); and a written test (with questions about notation, terminology)
  • A short interview about the pieces performed and general musical interests will be conducted after the performances and aural test.

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