Scholarships

The Craig Bassingthwaighte Scholarship was established by the College in 2021 to mark Mr Bassingthwaighte’s Headship which has always prioritised student outcomes and opportunities.

With a focus on identifying and enrolling talented first-generation students whose family circumstances would preclude enrolment at Somerset, Bassingthwaighte Scholars are eligible to receive financial support up to the full cost of tuition.

The goal of the Bassingthwaighte Scholarship is to allow high achieving students from a low income family with no current affiliation with the College, to participate fully in the Somerset Experience.

The Scholarship is available to students currently in Years 9 or 10. This scholarship will be in place until the normal time of graduation in Year 12.

This scholarship is awarded to students who are well-rounded and able to provide evidence of exemplary standards of effort, progress, and behaviour at school. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of potential to commit to the College’s academic, cocurricular and leadership programmes.

Somerset College’s financial assistance programme hinges on parents financing their children’s education to the extent they are able.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Applications are available to students entering Year 10 and 11.

Academic Scholarship recipients will have demonstrated a high standard of academic achievement and it is the College’s expectation that the students will continue to do this. In addition, scholarship recipients will be expected to contribute to the Somerset College community with enthusiasm and commitment.

Selection will be based on academic merit and will consider the results of the AAS testing, school reports and information supplied by the applicant at interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Scholarships are awarded at the Headmaster’s discretion and any remission of fees applies to the tuition fee only.

Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the student’s Senior School education at Somerset College provided the recipient continues to be fully involved in College activities and meets all expectations. This forms part of the agreement signed between the parents and the College.

Applicants will be required to provide the following documents at the time of online registration:

• A copy of the student’s most recent school report
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results
• Details of the student’s other co-curricular activities at school or in the community (volunteer work, leadership positions held etc.)
• Photo ID

Applications are available to students in Year 10 and 11.

General Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students who achieve excellence in areas such as sport, cultural activities, leadership and service. Applicants are assessed on the outcome of the testing completed, supporting reports and their submitted Curriculum Vitae.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Scholarships are awarded at the Headmaster’s discretion and any remission of fees applies to the tuition fee only.

Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the student’s Senior School education at Somerset College provided the recipient continues to be fully involved in College activities and meets all expectations. This forms part of the agreement signed between the parents and the College.

Applications are available to students in Year 10 and 11.

Music Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who sit the academic testing followed by a music test – theoretical and aural.

Preference may be given to applicants who can demonstrate an ability to play one or more of the following instruments: Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, lower brass instruments, lower Saxophones, and Double Bass.

Applicants are also assessed on their submitted Curriculum Vitae.

Following the testing the Head of Department - Performing Arts will invite a number of students to audition with their preferred instrument.

Scholarships are awarded at the Headmaster’s discretion and any remission of fees applies to the tuition fee only unless otherwise specified.

Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the student’s secondary education provided the recipient continues to be fully involved in College activities, especially the Performing Arts Programme and meets all expectations. This forms part of the agreement signed between the parents and the College.

When applying online, applicants will be required to upload the following:

• AMEB certificates
• Supporting material providing specific details of the applicant’s musical experience and achievements.
• Years studying the instrument
• Examinations passed
• Performance highlights