Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
Testing is available for students seeking entry into Years 5, 7, 9, and 11, and provides an opportunity for students to showcase their academic potential. Through this commitment, Kilvington aims to foster an environment of educational excellence and support outstanding students in their academic journey.
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Academic scholarships are awarded on the basis of an independent academic examination and an interview. If you have applied for an Academic Excellence Scholarship, there are no additional requirements for applicants.
General Excellence scholarships are awarded on the basis of an independent academic examination, an interview and evidence of the student’s active participation in a range of activities outside school.
If you have applied for a General Excellence Scholarship, a portfolio is required for submission. It can include school reports, NAPLAN results, and details such as levels of achievement in any activities your child is involved in outside of school.
Portfolios can be submitted as a hard copy or electronically no later than 8 February 2025. Either email your portfolio to the Director of Admissions, Liz Chegwin, admissions@kilvington.vic.edu.au or deliver to Main Reception - Gate 1, Leila Rd.
Music scholarships are awarded on the basis of an independent academic examination, an interview and an audition. We require a minimum of AMEB Grade 4 level for Year 5, AMEB Grade 5 level for Year 7 and AMEB Grade 6 level for Year 9 entry. Recipients are required to participate in choir as well as a minimum of two ensembles through until Year 12.
Conditions
Successful scholar students are required to fully participate in school life through to the end of Year 12. Please be aware that if a scholarship student chooses to leave the School before the completion of Year 12, the value of the scholarships must be repaid in full.
If a scholarship offer is made, acceptance and fees payable are required within two business days.
For further information, please contact our Director of Admissions, Ms Liz Chegwin, on 03 9578 6231 or admissions@kilvington.vic.edu.au
Available Scholarships
Applications for our 2026 scholarships are now open and will close on Monday 3 February 2025. Testing will occur on Saturday 15 February 2025.
PRIMARY ACER SCHOLARSHIP TEST:
- Apply for a Primary if your child will be in Year 5 in 2026.
SECONDARY ACER SCHOLARSHIP TEST:
- Apply for a 'Level 1' if your child will enter Year 7 in 2026.
- Apply for a 'Level 2' if your child will enter Year 9 in 2026.
- Apply for a 'Level 3' if your child will enter Year 11 in 2026.
Academic Success
In 2023, 5% of our class in the top 1%, and 9% in the top 2% of the State, achieving an ATAR of 99+ and 98+ respectively.