St John’s College is pleased to offer Academic Scholarships for 2026.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Scholarship, students must be:

Entering into Year 7 in 2026
An Australian citizen or permanent resident

Please note: there are very limited available places in Year 7, 2026. Email enrolments@stjohnspreston.vic.edu.au to find out how to enrol. Enrolments for 2026 will close on 4th March 2025.

Selection Criteria

School Scholarships in private schools are awarded to students who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement. Applicants are assessed using a combination of the following selection criteria:

Academic results from the current school
Formal academic ACER test results (Humanities, Mathematics, Science & 2 Written Expression Responses)
Interview with the College Principal

A school scholarship at St John’s College entitles the recipient to a partial remission of tuition fees (based on the Principal’s discretion – up to 50%). The school scholarships do not cover textbooks, stationery, uniforms, private instrumental music lessons, co-curricular activities, camps or excursions.

Key Dates

2026 Scholarships Applications Open: 30^th September 2024
2026 Scholarships Applications Close: 4th March 2025
ACER Scholarship Examinations: Saturday 15th March 2025
Interviews with Principal: Commence April 2025

Process for Academic Scholarship

All scholarship Applications also require parents to complete our Online Application.
Register applicant’s details at ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) – https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/2895
A fee of $180 will be required upon registering
You will receive an email advising receipt of the application together with a tax invoice.
You will receive an additional email in early March with details regarding logistics for the examination day on Saturday 15th March 2025

For more information on scholarships in private schools, please email info@stjohnspreston.vic.edu.au or phone 03 9480 5300.

Academic Scholarships 2026