SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARY PROGRAM

The primary objective of the Scholarship Program as Sunshine Coast Grammar School is to enable students of outstanding ability to join our Grammar Community.  We are committed to fostering an environment that recognises and celebrates a diverse range of talents and achievements.

Sunshine Coast Grammar School offer the following scholarships:

  • Principal’s Scholarship
  • Academic
  • General Excellence
  • Music
  • Sport

Scholarships awarded come into effect from the commencement of the following school year. Students are expected to meet specific ongoing criteria.

We invite perspective students to apply now.

SUNSHINE COAST GRAMMAR SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic Scholarships
General Excellence Scholarships
Principal’s Scholarship
Music Scholarships
Sporting Scholarships
Teacher Education Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships are offered for students entering Years 7 to 11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of:

1. Examination success and

2. Demonstrated academic achievement.


Exams will be held on 22 March 2025.

Applications Closed

General Excellence Scholarships

General Excellence Scholarships are offered to students entering Years 7-11 who demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, evidence of leadership or community service and significant co-curricular participation.

Candidates for General Excellence Scholarship apply as Academic or Music candidates.  The School reserves the right to award these scholarships to candidates from the Academic and Music pools.

Applications closed

Principal’s Scholarship

Principal’s Scholarship is offered to student a entering Years 7 to 11, who is an outstanding Academic candidate but, through financial circumstances, is unable to take up or maintain a place at Sunshine Coast Grammar School.

Candidates for Principal’s Scholarship apply as Academic candidates.

The Principal’s Scholarship is means tested. Short-listed candidates will be asked to furnish evidence of their financial circumstances in order to be eligible.

Music Scholarships

Sunshine Coast Grammar School has an impressive and flourishing Music Program and as such, we continue to provide a limited number of exclusive Music Scholarship opportunities each year. Scholarships are offered to students of a high level of performance on all instruments and/or voice.

Auditions open for all instruments, including, Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Piano and Vocal. 

Students are required to submit a short video performance on their chosen instrument/s at the time of application to scholarships@scgs.qld.edu.au

Students will be shortlisted from these audition tapes. Successful short listed applicants will be invited to attend an in-person audition in March 2025.

Successful students are required to contribute meaningfully to Grammar Music through commitment to Music ensembles at the school, community performances, eisteddfods and any other performance opportunities as required by the Director of Music.

Applications Closed

Sporting Scholarships

Sunshine Coast Grammar School highly values and supports students who are passionate about sport. As a school we are proud to offer Sport Scholarship opportunities for students entering Year 7 to Year 11 in 2026.

We are committed to supporting aspiring athletes as they work to achieve their goals and have introduced our Roar Performance program to assist them on their sporting journeys, all successful applicants will be automatically accepted into our Roar Performance Program.

Students applying for a Sports Scholarship should demonstrate evidence of representation in their sport/ sports at a high level (regional, state or national level) and a commitment to representing Grammar with passion and purpose. There is an expectation that scholarship holders will represent the school in both school and club sports (where an applicable club team exists).

Sport Scholarship details are as follows:

Eligibility
Students entering Year 7 to 11 in 2026 are eligible to apply.

Relevant Dates:

Applications Close
22 August

Short Listed interviews:
Week commencing 25 August

scholarships@scgs.qld.edu.au

APPLICATIONS OPEN 14 JULY 2025

Teacher Education Scholarships

The PMSA Teacher Education Scholarships are now open for 2025.

Available to either current Year 12 students or recent graduates (last two years) from our PMSA schools, the scholarships are each worth $2,000 per year for up to four years of study for suitable students entering an undergraduate teacher education degree or early childhood education course.

This is a great opportunity for our graduates looking to pursue a future career in teaching and early childhood education.

For more information visit the Scholarships page on the PMSA website via the button below.

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SUNSHINE COAST GRAMMAR SCHOOL

BURSARY

FOUNDATION BURSARY

FOUNDATION BURSARY

NEW BUILDS BRING NEW OPPORTUNITIES 

As we prepare to open our new Years 4–6 learning precinct in 2026, Sunshine Coast Grammar School is proud to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students considering joining Sunshine Coast Grammar School in Primary School with our Foundation Bursary.

This bursary is designed to celebrate excellence and open doors for students who embody the Grammar spirit of striving for excellence, but who may not otherwise be able to access a Grammar education due to financial circumstances.

About the Foundation Bursary

Awarded to students entering Years 4, 5 or 6 in 2026, the Foundation Bursary recognises outstanding all-round achievement across:

  • Academic performance
  • Leadership and service
  • Personal character and commitment

Supported by the Sunshine Coast Grammar School Foundation, this means-tested bursary contributes up to 20% of tuition fees for the duration of the recipient’s enrolment at Sunshine Coast Grammar School—providing a long-term pathway to thrive in our vibrant school community.

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from students who:

  • Will be entering Years 4, 5 or 6 in 2026
  • Are currently in Years 3, 4 or 5 in 2025
  • Demonstrate personal excellence and strong potential
  • Would not otherwise be able to attend SCGS without financial assistance

Important Dates

  • Applications Open: Monday, 19 May 2025
  • Applications Close: Thursday, 12 June 2025

2026 marks the beginning of an exciting new era at Sunshine Coast Grammar School with the opening of our dedicated Years 4–6 precinct, a purpose-built environment designed to inspire young learners as they grow in confidence, curiosity and capability.

There’s never been a better time to join our Grammar community.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

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