Scotch College Adelaide values student excellence and diversity and seeks to recognise this through the provision of a number of scholarships each year.  

Scholarships are awarded to encourage and recognise meritorious achievement and potential. Scholarships are offered at different year levels based on the assessment of specific criteria. Candidates are welcome to submit applications for more than one scholarship. However, if successful with more than one application, only the highest percentage awarded for an individual scholarship will be applied to the fee.

In most cases, scholarships at Scotch are from 25% remission of tuition fees for the duration of enrolment (except for the Personal Endeavour Scholarship which is 3 years duration). To view the full College fee schedule, please visit the fees page of this website. Scholarships do not include the one-off admission fee, payable on confirmation of enrolment.

• Scholarship applications for the Colin Hamilton Scholarship (Year 7 or 8 2023 Entry) close on 30 June 2022.
• Scholarship applications for the Oughton Family Scholarship (Year 10 2023 Entry) close on 30 June 2022.
• All other scholarship applications are now closed.

The Scholarship Process

Applicants may apply for up to two of the available scholarships listed below. Applications are made online by clicking the "Apply Now" button on this page. To complete the application form, applicants must include their two most recent school reports and complete a covering letter of application (written by the student). After receipt of applications, applicants will be shortlisted. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview, trial or audition (in the case of Sport, Performing Arts, Music and Caledonian). Successful applicants will subsequently be offered a place in the College. In lieu of a formal interview, Personal Endeavour applicants will be invited to attend a ‘Come & Try’ day at Scotch College Junior school wherein they will meet with the Head of Mitcham Campus, as well as participating in a classroom experience. 

Successful applicants will be required to pay a $150 application fee upon confirmation of place. Applicants who are not shortlisted for interview will not be charged any fee.

Scholarships Commencing in 2023

The following scholarships are available to current and new students, commencing 2023. Any remaining awards made later in the year (in the event that awards are not awarded in the first round of offers) will be open to external students as a priority.

Students entering Year 4 in 2023:

• CLOSED: Personal Endeavour Scholarships (applicants must also complete the EduTest examination). Please note: prior applicants should re-apply by email only to enrolments@scotch.sa.edu.au.

Students entering Year 7 in 2023:

• OPEN: Colin Hamilton Scholarship (Year 7 or 8 entry, applicants will be required to complete an EduTest examination, to be arranged after confirmation of meeting scholarship criteria)
• CLOSED: Academic Scholarships (applicants must also complete the ACER examination)
• CLOSED: General Excellence Scholarships
  • General Excellence Scholarship applicants should possess sound all-round qualities including academic, demonstrated service and citizenship, involvement in co-curricular activities (music, drama, sport etc) and be diligent and positive contributors to their current school community

Students entering Year 7, 8 or 9 in 2023:

• OPEN: Colin Hamilton Scholarship (Year 7 or 8 entry, applicants will be required to complete an EduTest examination, to be arranged after confirmation of meeting scholarship criteria)
• CLOSED: Mugg’s Hill Mathematics Scholarship (new students only)
• CLOSED: Enrichment Scholarships (Caledonian [external applicants only], Music or Performing Arts)
• CLOSED: Principal's Scholarship
• CLOSED: Boarding & Tuition Scholarships

Students entering Year 10 in 2023:

• OPEN: Oughton Family Scholarship (new students only)
• CLOSED: Mugg’s Hill Mathematics Scholarship (new students only)
• CLOSED: Boarding Scholarships
• CLOSED: Scotch College Old Collegians Scholarship (for children and grandchildren of Scotch College Old Collegians)

Scholarship Requirements and Expectations

Scotch College Adelaide values quality applicants who show outstanding personal values, leadership potential, cultural awareness, moral integrity, service, high achievement, social and emotional intelligence, a global perspective and what they may contribute to the College. All scholarships are reviewed annually. All scholarship holders must meet a number of agreed expectations if they are to continue to receive the award.

For more details about the general expectations of ALL scholarship recipients and the additional specific expectations for each type of scholarship, please review this document prior to application. 

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Scholarship Testing (ACER & EduTest)

Where noted, some scholarships require applicants to complete independent examinations. Academic Scholarship applicants will be required to complete the ACER examination, while Personal Endeavour Scholarship applicants are required to complete the EduTest examination.

• EduTest Testing for Personal Endeavour Scholarships will be held on Saturday, 18 June 2022​. Applicants should register for EduTest testing:
  • Year 4
• ACER Testing for Academic Scholarships will be held at Scotch College on Saturday 5 February 2022. Applicants should register for ACER testing:
  • TBC

ACER testing candidates are asked to assemble in the Drawing Room, Scotch College, Carruth Road, Torrens Park by 8.45am on the day of testing. Morning tea and refreshments will be provided for all students along with the writing material required for the examination. Parents are to collect their child from the Drawing Room at the conclusion of the examination at 11.30am.

EduTest testing candidates are asked to assemble in the Mitcham Campus Library, entering via the carpark on Muggs Hill Road, Mitcham (by the creek). Testing will commence at 9.00am. Morning tea and refreshments will be provided for all students along with the writing material required for the examination. At this time, parents are also invited to join a member of our Mitcham Campus leadership team for morning tea and a tour of the College, once the examination has commenced.

Tours and More Information

Scholarship applicants can register for a group tour here: book a group College tour or contact us via enrolments@scotch.sa.edu.au or 08 8274 4209 to arrange a private tour of the College. Scholarship applicants are encouraged to tour the College prior to submitting an application.

Families wishing to meet with the Principal, John Newton, are welcome to do so at any stage during the application process, and are encouraged to book a separate interview by contacting enrolments@scotch.com.au.