Scholarships
Old Collegians’ Scholarship
The Old Collegians’ Scholarship is awarded to a current or new student entering Year 10. The student must be the son or daughter, or grandson or granddaughter, of an Old Collegian who is a member of the Old Collegians’ Association.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Old Collegians’ Scholarship at Scotch College Adelaide, applicants must be:
- a new student entering into Year 10, or
- a current student entering into Year 10
Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa.
Applications for Old Collegians’ Scholarships open Monday 12 October 2026.
Selection Criteria
Recipients must demonstrate strong qualities of service and leadership and are willing to fully participate in academic life and contribute to the co-curricular program.
Successful candidates will be eager to participate in the wide range of opportunities and activities available at the college and adhere to the scholarship expectations.
Key Dates
Applications open: Monday 12 October 2026
Applications close: Monday 18 January 2027
Scholarship outcomes communicated to families in March 2027.
What does an Old Collegians’ Scholarship cover?
25% of the day fee (non-negotiable).
The scholarship awarded applies to the relevant Scotch College day fee, but not to uniforms, enrolment fees, purchase of a laptop, transport, private vocal or instrumental lessons, textbooks and stationery, excursions, co-curricular activities, sundry charges or other personal items.
Terms & Conditions
All scholarship holders must meet several agreed expectations if they are to continue to receive the award. Please review the Terms & Conditions for the Old Collegians’ Scholarship here.
