Scholarships
Haileybury is pleased to be able to offer a limited number of scholarships to students who might not otherwise be able to access a Haileybury education. Students applying need to demonstrate their commitment to academic excellence, as well as achievement in leadership (both within and external from school), community service, sport and the arts.
Applications are open for the Berwick, Brighton, City and Keysborough campuses and are for the year levels stated in each scholarship category.
Application dates:
Applications open: 1 March 2021
Applications close: 30 April 2021
How to apply
All applications must be printed and posted to Haileybury Admissions, 855 Springvale Road, Keysborough VIC 3173. Applications received after the close date will not be considered.
We would like you to assist us in being environmentally conscious and ask that you do not submit applications in display folders, plastic pockets or other presentation packs.
Shortlisted students will be invited to attend an interview to discuss their application.
Please only provide information requested for your application. Students who are invited for an interview will be most welcome to present further documentation of their achievements.
Applications will be considered by Haileybury's Scholarships Committee.
Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Academic Scholarships
Haileybury is pleased to offer a number of academic scholarships for boys and girls who are entering into Year 5, 7 and 10 in 2022. Testing will be held on Saturday, 13 February 2021 at Haileybury’s four Melbourne campuses – City, Berwick, Brighton and Keysborough. Testing conducted on each campus is for entry into that campus and students can register for one campus only.
Important Dates
Scholarship examinations – 9.00am Saturday, 13 February 2021
Registrations have now closed
If you have registered and would like to update your registration details, please contact ACER directly on 03 9277 5555.
Please note
• Scholarships awarded are partial scholarships only and are tenable until Year 12 based on performance and involvement in co-curricular activities.
• Testing for Year 5 is open to external students only. Testing for Year 7 and Year 10 is open to external and existing Haileybury students.
• The testing will involve a paper based test on the day.
• Haileybury will not be conducting music scholarships for 2022.
• There are limited places available for testing at each campus.
• Testing for Year 5 and Year 7 will be conducted at each campus and is for entry into that campus. Students can only apply for testing at one campus.
• Testing for Year 10 will be conducted at Keysborough campus only.
• Haileybury does not disclose results of testing and the results of testing remain the property of Haileybury.
• Practice exams can be purchased when registering for testing.
• Testing will commence at 9.00am on Saturday, 13 February 2021 and includes a short rest break.
• More information will be sent to registered students prior to testing date.
• Testing conditions will be dependent on Government’s COVID-19 restrictions and are subject to change.
General Excellence Scholarships
General Excellence Scholarships open for students who are currently (2021) in Years 4, 6 and 9 for entry into Year, 5, 7 and 10 in 2022 at our Keysborough, Brighton, Berwick and City campuses.
Your application
All applications must include:
• General Excellence Scholarship Application Form
• Two most recent school reports
• Most recent NAPLAN results for Year 6 and Year 9 students.
General Excellence Scholarship Application Form [PDF 125KB]
Socio-Economic Scholarships
Socio-Economic Scholarships are open to students entering Year 7, 2022 whose annual family income is below $80,000. These scholarships are means-tested and are awarded for 2022 enrolment at Haileybury’s Berwick, Brighton, City or Keysborough campuses. Socio-Economic Scholarships are tenable until the student has completed Year 12, so long as the means test is satisfied. If family income rises above $80,000 in any financial year, the scholarship for the following year may be reduced at the discretion of the School.
The value of Socio-Economic Scholarships is determined by the School, according to its assessment of the family's ability to pay and may be as much as 90% of the School's tuition fee. The Haileybury entrance fee is waived, however, the administrative charge and any levies are still payable.
Your application
All applications must include:
• Socio-Economic Scholarship Application Form
• Two most recent school reports
• Two most recent NAPLAN results
• Two most recent tax returns
Socio-Economic Scholarship Application Form [PDF 142KB]
Indigenous Scholarships
Indigenous Scholarships are open to talented students of Australian Indigenous descent. These scholarships are for entry into Year 5–7 in 2022 and will cover up to 90% of the School's tuition fees to completion of Year 12.
Your application
All applications must include:
• Indigenous Scholarship Application Form
• Two most recent school reports
• Two most recent NAPLAN results
• Proof of Aboriginality
Indigenous Scholarship Application Form [PDF 525KB]