Year 11 Scholarships

Applications now closed

Applications for Year 11 scholarships in 2027 are now closed.

2028 scholarships are not yet available for enquiry, but you can find more information on the breadth of offerings below.

Six named scholarships, open to students from any school.

Each recognises a different kind of excellence – and covers 25% of tuition across Years 11 and 12.

Wherever you are, you’re welcome to apply

Each year, Canberra Grammar 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.

A scholarship covers 25% of tuition fees across Years 11 and 12. More than that, it’s an acknowledgement – that what you’ve built so far is worth investing in, and that your final two years of school should reflect that.

If you’re entering Year 10 in 2027, committed to academic excellence, and you’ve found something you’re genuinely good at or deeply care about, there may be a place for you in 2028.

The Six Scholarships

Year 11 – 2027

The Paul McKeown Scholarship

Academic Excellence

Up to two awards. At least one to an external applicant. For students with demonstrably outstanding academic ability and the drive to go further.

The Robert Poate Scholarship

Leadership

For students who lead from the front. Courage, resilience, team — the values Robert Poate embodied in his time at CGS and in service with the Australian Army.

The Terry Snow Scholarship for Global Studies

Global Studies: IB

Designed for students pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma. For the intellectually curious, principled, and genuinely open to the world.

The Hazlehurst Scholarship

Science & Technology

For future scientists, engineers, and technologists. Students with outstanding aptitude for ICT or Science aspiring to study Software Design, Science, or related fields.

The Tim Murray Music Scholarship

Musical Excellence

For outstanding musicians ready to commit to HSC or IB Music, contribute to the co-curricular life of the school, and inspire those around them. Minimum Grade 7 AMEB.

The Old Boys' Association Scholarship

Distinctive Potential

For students — from Canberra Grammar School or any school — whose achievement signals a promise to make a distinctive contribution to academic, co-curricular, or community life.

Who can apply

These scholarships are open to Year 10 students from any school.

Canberra Grammar School also offers merit and talent scholarships for other year levels, alongside opportunities for Indigenous, rural, and boarding students. Learn more here.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Submit your application

All applicants must apply for the Paul McKeown Scholarship. Students may then apply for one additional scholarship.

2. Assessment and interview

Academic assessments are conducted by an independent external provider to ensure fairness. Shortlisted candidates are invited to interview.

3. Offer and enrolment

Successful scholars receive their offer and begin the enrolment process for Year 11 at Canberra Grammar School’s Red Hill campus.

Applications are received and assessed through our external partner Australian Assessment Services.

For questions about the Year 11 Scholarship process, please contact the Enrolments Office.