Excellence in The Arts Scholarships are available to current and prospective students entering Years 7 to 10 in 2028 who demonstrate exceptional talent in and commitment to the Arts (including Fine Arts, Visual Arts and Graphic Design).
Eligibility Requirements & Additional Information:
· Student must be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident.
· Applicants must complete an Arts Scholarship Application Form (along with payment of non-refundable $100 inc. GST Application Fee) in full by 12:00pm on Friday 5th February 2027. No late or incomplete submissions will be accepted after this time.
The following information must accompany the Arts Scholarship Application Form:
- 2 x most recent School Reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
- Details of 2 x referees (not direct family members) that can be contacted by Alphington Grammar School
- Completion of handwritten candidate response form (available for download within the application form)
- Portfolio of artwork
- Documentation that would support the applicant’s submission (awards, reference letters etc)
· Short-listed applicants will be invited for a personal interview with the Principal and the Head of Art. The invitation for an interview is based on the candidate’s application, supporting documentation and portfolio of artwork. Candidates should come prepared to talk about their art pieces, skills and attributes, their interests and their suitability for selection.
· Successful applicants will be offered a Scholarship expressed as a percentage of tuition fees only. Other fees and levies are excluded.
The Arts Scholarship holders are expected to:
Continue their studies in the Arts to Year 12
Complete their education at Alphington Grammar School. Please refer to the AGS Scholarship Policy for further information.
The Arts Scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the Principal. No correspondence pertaining to any individual’s application, or the award will be entered into once The School has made its decision. Alphington Grammar School reserves the right to withhold a Scholarship if no suitable candidate fulfils the criteria as deemed appropriate by the Selection Committee.
