Stuartholme has a long tradition of educating girls. Our Foundress, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, ensured the Society of the Sacred Heart contributed to the education and the promotion of women in her time and into the future. Sophie is quoted as saying “for the sake of one child, I would have founded the Society”. Her desire to educate all children was well known.
2024 Scholarships and Bursary Program
Stuartholme School invites applications for the 2024 scholarships and bursaries program via the ACER Scholarship Test and online registration process (available below).
ACER Exam Registration Fee: $115 (subject to change) | Applications for the ACER Scholarship Test have closed.
Applications are still open for the Performing Arts and Sporting Scholarships, and the Centenary Boarding Bursary.
Stuartholme Scholarships are offered to students entering in year 7 -11 who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, or other significant achievements and will provide remission of tuition fees only for the duration of the students schooling. Scholarship-holders are expected to maintain high standards of academic excellence, participate positively in the Co-curricular program and support the goals of a Sacred Heart Education.
*Scholarships are not open to current Stuartholme students.
Stuartholme Bursaries provide remission of boarding and/or tuition fees and are open to applicants entering in years 7-11. Applicants are required to complete the online application and financial needs assessment forms. Eligible students will demonstrate their compatibility with Stuartholme values and commitment to academic achievement.
We encourage families to submit an enrolment application prior to sitting the test.
To fill out an enrolment application form please click here.
Stuartholme School offers five categories of scholarships/bursaries:
- Growing to Great Academic Scholarships ( Years 7 -9 )
- Sister Mary Brennan Academic Scholarship (Years 10 -11)
- Performing Arts Scholarships (Music, Drama, Visual Art for Years 7-11)
- Sports Excellence Scholarships (Years 7 – 11)
- Centenary Boarding Bursaries (Years 7 – 11 )
To apply for one or more of the scholarships and/or bursaries please register and complete the below form/s for each category:
Growing to Great Academic Scholarships
The Growing to Great Academic Scholarships are available only to new students entering Stuartholme into Years 7 – 9. Students entering Stuartholme School in Years 5 & 6 may apply but scholarships to these year levels will only be granted at the Principal’s discretion. This is due to the difficulty in assessing Senior academic performance at such a young age. Such students may apply in Year 6 for scholarships to begin from Year 7.
The Scholarships provide remission of tuition fees only for the duration of the students schooling at Stuartholme. Applicants are required to sit the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Scholarship Test and complete the application for Academic Scholarship online. The applicant must also complete the Financial Needs Assessment form online.
Scholarship-holders are expected to maintain high standards of academic excellence, to participate positively in the Co-curricular Program and to support the Goals of Sacred Heart Education.
*Students already attending Stuartholme School are not eligible to apply for this scholarship other than in Year 6.
To apply for the Growing to Great Academic Scholarships for years 7-9 please complete the following application steps.
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Register to sit the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Scholarship Test.
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Please complete the Academic Scholarship application form.
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Please complete the Financial Assessment form | OPTIONAL.
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Applicants are encouraged to complete an Application for Enrolment at Stuartholme.
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Applications for this scholarship have closed.
Sister Mary Brennan Academic Scholarships
Sister Mary Brennan rscj was recognised for her scholarship and leadership.
The Sister Mary Brennan Academic Scholarships are available only to new students entering Stuartholme into Years 10 – 11. The Scholarships provide remission of tuition fees only for the duration of the student’s schooling at Stuartholme. Applicants are required to sit the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Scholarship Test and complete the application for Academic Scholarship online. The applicant must also complete the Financial Needs Assessment form online.
Scholarship-holders are expected to maintain high standards of academic excellence, to participate positively in the Co-curricular Program and to support the Goals of Sacred Heart Education.
*Students already attending Stuartholme School are not eligible to apply for this scholarship other than in Year 6.
To apply for the Sister Mary Brennan Academic Scholarships for years 10 -11 please complete the following application steps.
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Register to sit the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Scholarship Test
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Please complete the Academic Scholarship Application form.
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Please complete the Financial Assessment form|OPTIONAL
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Applicants are encouraged to complete an Application for Enrolment at Stuartholme.
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Applications for this scholarship have closed.
Performing Arts Scholarships
Stuartholme Performing Arts Scholarships are available only to new students entering Stuartholme into Years 7 – 11 that display excellence in Performing Arts (Music, Drama, Visual Art). The Scholarships provide remission of tuition fees only for the duration of the students attendance at Stuartholme. Applicants for Performing Arts scholarships are not required to sit the ACER Scholarship exam, but are expected to be able to demonstrate sound academic achievement during their enrolment process. In order to apply for a Performing Arts Scholarship for Music, Drama or Visual Arts, potential students must complete the Performing Arts Scholarship Application form online and complete the additional assessment requirements.
*Students already attending Stuartholme School are not eligible to apply for this scholarship other than in Year 6.
To apply for the Performing Arts Scholarships for years 7-11 please complete the following application steps.
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Please complete the relevant Performing Arts Scholarship Application form:
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Applicants are encouraged to complete an Application for Enrolment at Stuartholme.
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Applications Close Friday 31st March 2023
Sports Scholarships
Stuartholme Sports Scholarships are available only to new students entering Stuartholme into Years 5 – 11 that display excellence in a particular Sport or general excellence across a range of sporting fields.
The Scholarships provide remission of tuition fees only for the duration of the student’s attendance at Stuartholme. Applicants for Sports scholarships are not required to sit the ACER Scholarship exam, but are expected to be able to demonstrate sound academic achievement during their enrolment process. In order to apply for a Sports Scholarship, potential students must complete the Sports Scholarship Application form online.
*Students already attending Stuartholme School are not eligible to apply for this scholarship other than in Year 6.
To apply for the Performing Arts Scholarships for years 7-11 please complete the following application steps.
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Please complete the Sports Scholarship Application form.
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Applicants are encouraged to complete an Application for Enrolment at Stuartholme.
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Applications Close Friday 31st March 2023
Centenary Boarding Bursaries
The Centenary Boarding Bursaries provide financial assistance to those students from rural and remote areas that can demonstrate a genuine financial need. Eligible students will demonstrate their compatibility with Stuartholme values, commitment to academic achievement and must normally reside more than 200km from the School.
The Centenary Boarding Bursaries may provide remission of boarding and/or tuition fees and are open to applicants entering Years 7-11. They are not available to current students of Stuartholme School.
Recipients of the Centenary Boarding Bursaries will receive the assistance for the life of their enrolment at the School, subject to the annual review processes.
Applicants are required to submit the online application form for Centenary Boarding Bursary, and complete the Financial Needs Assessment form online.
Centenary Boarding Bursary holders are expected to maintain high standards of behaviour, to participate positively in the Co-curricular Program and to support the Goals of Sacred Heart Education.
To apply for the Centenary Boarding Bursary for years 7-11 please complete the following application steps.
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Please complete the Boarding Bursary Application form online
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Applicants are encouraged to complete an Application for Enrolment at Stuartholme.
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Applications Close Friday 31st March 2023
