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Scholarships at Canberra Grammar School

At Canberra Grammar School, we are committed to nurturing excellence, integrity, and opportunity. Our Scholarships Programme supports students who demonstrate outstanding potential and a strong commitment to their learning, regardless of their background.

We believe that a diverse community of talents and perspectives enriches the life of our School. Our scholarships provide access to a CGS education for students who strive to excel—whether academically, artistically, in leadership, or service.

Explore the range of scholarships available below.

 

Indigenous Scholars Programme

Canberra Grammar School recognises our position in being able to affect equity and equal opportunity by welcoming Indigenous Scholars to the School community each year through the Indigenous Scholars Programme.

Our Indigenous Scholars have the opportunity to be ambassadors for their cultural heritage, to take pride in their Aboriginal identity and to share their knowledge with other students in the hope of reconciling the past with an optimistic future.

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Year 11 Scholarships

Wherever you are, you’re welcome to apply

Each year, the School offers six scholarships to students entering Year 11. They’re named after people who shaped this school – former headmasters, alumni, dedicated teachers – and each one recognises a different kind of potential: academic ability, leadership, music, science and technology, and global thinking.

Year 11 Scholarships for 2027 are now closed, but for those thinking ahead, click to read more.

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Whole School Scholarships

Year 7 Scholarships

Organ Scholarships

Vocal Scholarships

Blaxland Scholarship

Year 7 CGS Foundation Scholarships

Applications for the 2027 Year 7 CGS Foundation Scholarships for Academic Excellence and the CGS Foundation Scholarship for Musical Excellence are closed.

Applicants who are not awarded a Year 7 CGS Foundation Scholarship but whose academic examination performance ranks them in the top 25% of external applicants will be given priority enrolment to Year 7 upon application to the School. This priority is not transferable to other years of entry and is subject to satisfying the entry criteria and application procedures outlined in the School’s Enrolments Policy.

Canberra Grammar School engages an external company, Academic Assessment Services (AAS), to facilitate all scholarship examinations to ensure transparency and fairness. CGS Scholarships may not be awarded entirely at the School’s discretion if no suitable applicant is identified.

If you have any questions, please contact the Enrolments Office here.

The Year 7 CGS Foundation Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Canberra Grammar School awards up to four CGS Foundation Scholarships for Academic Excellence to prospective or current CGS students entering Year 7. At least two Scholarships for Academic Excellence may be awarded to external applicants.

The CGS Foundation Scholarship for Academic Excellence is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic merit in the Scholarship Examination.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Applicants must be in Year 5, or the academic equivalent, at the time of application and exam.
  • Applicants must submit a complete application with payment and all requested documents.
  • Applicants must participate in the academic exam.

 

SCHOLARSHIP OBLIGATIONS
  • Scholars must achieve a high Academic Progress Grade in their studies each semester.
  • Scholars must maintain satisfactory conduct and effort which will be reviewed annually for the duration of the Scholarship.
  • Scholars must be prepared to mentor the younger Scholars of the School to help them reach their potential.

 

SCHOLARSHIP ENTITLEMENTS
  • Recognition as a CGS Scholar from the commencement of Year 7 and subsequent graduation from Year 12.
  • A remission of 20% of tuition fees for the duration of the student’s enrolment at Canberra Grammar School from Year 7 to Year 12.
  • The exemption from payment of the School Renewal Charge for prospective students is requested on acceptance of an offer to attend the School.

 

SCHOLARSHIP EXCLUSIONS & LIMITATIONS
  • Scholarship fee remission applies to tuition fees only.
  • It is only possible to receive one Scholarship tuition fee remission during the student’s enrolment.

The Year 7 CGS Foundation Scholarship for Musical Excellence

Canberra Grammar School awards one CGS Foundation Scholarship for Musical Excellence to a prospective or current CGS student entering Year 7.

The CGS Foundation Scholarship for Musical Excellence is awarded to a student who demonstrates an outstanding musical ability.

Applicants may audition on multiple instruments and should prepare one piece of their own choice per instrument of approximately five minutes in length that demonstrates their current technical and musical level. Applicants may be accompanied by either one of the School’s accompanists or as arranged by the applicant.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Applicants must be in Year 5, or the academic equivalent, at the time of application, exam and audition.
  • Applicants must submit a complete application with payment and all requested documents.
  • Applicants must apply for the CGS Foundation Scholarship for Academic Excellence as a minimum requirement.
  • Applicants must participate in the academic exam and attend an audition.
  • Applicants must have achieved a minimum instrumental standard of 6th Grade AMEB or the equivalent at the time of application.

 

SCHOLARSHIP OBLIGATIONS
  • Scholars must achieve a high Academic Progress Grade in their studies each semester.
  • Scholars must maintain satisfactory conduct and effort which will be reviewed annually for the duration of the Scholarship.
  • Scholars must be prepared to mentor the younger Scholars of the School to help them reach their potential.
  • Scholars must be committed to participating in CGS Music Co-curricular Programmes including at least one CGS Instrumental Ensemble and one CGS Choir.
  • Scholars must undertake music lessons either at the School or externally as approved by the Director of Music.
  • Scholars must enrol in Music elective subjects for the duration of their enrolment at Canberra Grammar School from Year 8 to Year 12.

 

SCHOLARSHIP ENTITLEMENTS
  • Recognition as a CGS Scholar from the commencement of Year 7 and subsequent graduation from Year 12.
  • A remission of 20% of tuition fees for the duration of the student’s enrolment at Canberra Grammar School from Year 7 to Year 12.
  • The exemption from payment of the School Renewal Charge for prospective students is requested on acceptance of an offer to attend the School.

 

SCHOLARSHIP EXCLUSIONS & LIMITATIONS
  • Scholarship fee remission applies to tuition fees only.
  • It is only possible to receive one Scholarship tuition fee remission during the student’s enrolment.

    Through the generous donations from a member of the Canberra community, we are delighted to offer the following Organ Scholarships open to applicants entering Years 6 to 10.

    Applications are open throughout the month of February, one year prior to the first year of Scholarship (i.e. February 2023 for 2024 Scholarship).

    The Ann Jory Music Scholarship
    This is a rare and exceptional opportunity for ongoing piano students to extend their keyboard abilities and master a new instrument: the organ. The Ann Jory Scholarship is awarded to the successful candidate for a three-year period, subject to annual review. This Scholarship supports the cost of organ tuition with the school’s organ tutor up to a value of $2,500 per annum. The full cost of annual tuition (45-minute, weekly lessons) is $3,250; the parents/guardians of the scholar are required to pay the balance ($750).

    CGS Organ Scholarships
    Up to three CGS Organ Scholarships may be awarded each year, for one year only with the possibility of renewal. A Scholarship supports the cost of organ tuition with the school’s organ tutor up to a value of $2,500 per annum. The full cost of annual tuition (45-minute, weekly lessons) is $3,250; the parents of the scholarship recipients are required to pay the balance ($750).

    All applicants must:  

    •  Have passed at least a Grade 6 piano examination
    •  Be in Years 5 to 9 at the time of application
    •  Be a student at, or be prepared to be a student at Canberra Grammar School
    •  Undertake an interview and audition.

    Applicants may be shortlisted prior to audition. At the audition an applicant will be required to play on the piano:

    •  One piece of their own choice that demonstrates their technical ability
    •   One Hymn – music will be provided in advance; and
    •   A short piece to sight-read that the audition panel will provide on the day.

    If successful, Organ Scholars will be required to:

    • Attend a weekly organ lesson
    •  Play the organ as required for regular school Chapel Services
    •  Play the organ as required for special occasions.

    Please email the Music Department at music@cgs.act.edu.au to apply or if you have further questions.

    Kerry Allen OAM was a dedicated Canberra Grammar School educator from 1978 to 2013 who had a passion for all things music and singing. The Kerry Allen OAM  Vocal Scholarship will be established to carry on Kerry’s legacy and to extend opportunities to young students who share her passion and gift for music and singing.

    The Kerry Allen OAM Vocal Scholarship is designed to provide primary-aged students with financial support to explore and extend their gift in singing, with priority given to students with a financial disadvantage.

    The Scholarship is awarded to the successful candidate for a three-year period, subject to annual review.

    All applicants must:  

    • Be in Year 5 at the time of commencement
    • Be a student at, or be prepared to be a student at Canberra Grammar School
    • Undertake an interview and audition.

      If successful, Vocal Scholars will be required to:

      • Attend a weekly vocal lesson
      • Participate in Chorale as required
      • Sing as required for special occasions.

      Limitations to the above bursary:

      • The Kerry Allen OAM Vocal Scholarship may not be awarded, entirely at the schools discretion if there is no suitable applicant identified.
      • Costs for vocal books / resources are not covered by the Scholarship.
      • Fees for enrolment in examinations / eisteddfod / piano accompanist if required are not covered by the Scholarship.

      Please email the Music Department at music@cgs.act.edu.au to apply or if you have further questions.

      If you have any questions regarding the Blaxland Scholarship, including eligibility requirements, please contact the Enrolments Office here.