A Scholarship to Alphington Grammar School can open a world of opportunities.
Scholarship applications for 2027 entry will open on Friday 10 October 2025.
Academic, General Excellence, Music or Greek Scholarships will be available to current and prospective students entering Years 5 to 10 in 2027.
Arts Scholarships will be available to current and prospective students entering Years 7 to 10 in 2027.
Academic Scholarships are available to current and prospective students entering Years 5 to 10 in 2027. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability across the following areas:
· Verbal Reasoning
· Numerical Reasoning
· Reading Comprehension
· Writing Tasks
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident.
- Applicants must register through Edutest and pay application fee of $99 (inc. GST).
- Applicants will sit the Edutest exam (3 hrs duration) at Alphington Grammar School on Saturday 14 February, 2026. Queries regarding the test (including purchasing sample tests) are to be directed to Edutest on Ph 03 9014 1411 or via email info@edutest.com.au.
- Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the Scholarship once results have been supplied to the School, however individual Scholarship results will not be disclosed.
- Successful applicants will be offered a Scholarship expressed as a percentage of tuition fees only. Other fees and levies are excluded.
- Scholarship holders are expected to:
- Continue to maintain their academic performance across curricular programs.
- Complete their education for the duration of their Scholarship at Alphington Grammar School. Please refer to the AGS Scholarship Policy for further information.
- The Academic Excellence 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.
Excellence in The Arts Scholarships are available to current and prospective students entering Years 7 to 10 in 2027 who demonstrate exceptional talent in and commitment to the Arts (including Fine Arts, Visual Arts and Graphic Design).
- Students who are awarded a Scholarship in The Arts are expected to continue their studies in the Arts until Year 12 (or to continue to actively contribute meaningfully to AGS Arts Program).
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident.
- Applicants must complete an Arts Scholarship Application Form (with payment of non-refundable $100 inc. GST Application Fee) by Friday 30 January 2026.
- 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.
- Portfolio of artwork.
- Any other 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 for the duration of their Scholarship 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.
Excellence in Greek Scholarships are available to current and prospective students entering Years 5 to 10 in 2027 who demonstrate exceptional academic ability in the Greek language and culture.
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident.
- Applicants must complete a Greek Scholarship Application Form (with payment of non-refundable $100 inc. GST Application Fee) by Friday 30 January 2026.
- The following information must accompany the Greek Scholarship Application Form:
- 2 x most recent School Reports.
- Most recent Greek School Report.
- Most recent NAPLAN results.
- Details of 2 x referees (not direct family members) that can be contacted by Alphington Grammar School.
- Handwritten personal statement of 350 words outlining the applicant’s skills, attributes and reasons for applying for a Greek Scholarship.
- Any other documentation that would support the applicant’s submission (awards, reference letters, examples of participation etc).
- Short-listed applicants will be required to sit a Greek written, oral and comprehension test at Alphington Grammar School.
- Successful applicants will be offered a Scholarship expressed as a percentage of tuition fees only. Other fees and levies are excluded.
- Scholarship holders are expected to:
- Continue their studies in Greek to Year 12.
- Complete their education for the duration of their Scholarship at Alphington Grammar School. Please refer to the AGS Scholarship Policy for further information.
- The Academic Excellence in Greek 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.
Excellence in Music Scholarships are available to current and prospective students entering Years 5 to 10 in 2027 who demonstrate exceptional talent in and commitment to Music and the Performing Arts.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements from AMEB examinations or equivalent (at the discretion of the Head of Music):
- Years 5 – 6: Grade 3 or higher in Piano, Grade 2 or higher in Strings, Grade 2 or higher in Wind, Brass or Percussion.
- Years 7 – 10: Grade 4 or higher in Piano, Grade 3 or higher in Strings, Grade 3 or higher in Wind, Brass or Percussion.
- Voice: Grade 2 or higher.
- Students who are awarded a Scholarship in Music are expected to continue their studies in the Performing Arts until Year 12 (or to continue to actively contribute meaningfully to AGS Performing Arts Programs). Participation in music ensembles, school performances and events and support of the Arts ethos of the School is also expected.
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident.
- Applicants must complete a Music Scholarship Application Form (with payment of non-refundable $100 inc. GST Application Fee) by Friday 30 January 2026.
- The following information must accompany the Music 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.
- Any other documentation that would support the applicant’s submission (evidence of meeting minimum requirements listed above, awards, reference letters, examples of participation etc).
- Short-listed applicants will be invited for an audition and personal interview with the Principal and the Head of Music and Performing Arts. Candidates should come prepared to talk about their 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.
- Music Scholarship holders are expected to:
- Continue their studies in the Performing Arts (Music) to Year 12.
- Participate in two music ensembles annually and contribute to a full range of school performances and events.
- Complete their education for the duration of their Scholarship at Alphington Grammar School. Please refer to the AGS Scholarship Policy for further information.
- The Music 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.
Excellence in Sport Scholarships are available to current and prospective students entering Years 5 to 10 in 2027 who demonstrate exceptional talent in and commitment in the following Sports:
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements (at the discretion of the Head of Sport):
Years 5 – 6: must compete in one of the above sports at regional or State level
Years 7 – 10: must compete in one of the above sports in the Highest State League Division
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident.
- Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed above.
- Applicants must complete a Sports Scholarship Application Form (with payment of non-refundable $100 inc. GST Application Fee) by Friday 30 January 2026.
The following information must accompany the Sports 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.
- Written reference by Coach/Relevant Contact from the team/sport that the applicant plays at the highest level.
- Completion of handwritten candidate response form.
- Any other documentation that would support the applicant’s submission (awards etc)
- Short-listed applicants will be invited for a personal interview with the Principal and the Head of Sport. The invitation for an interview is based on the candidate’s application and supporting documentation. Candidates should come prepared to talk about their 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 Sports Scholarship holders are expected to:
- Continue to contribute fully to the life of the School and to maintain their academic performance across curricular and co-curricular programs.
- Complete their education for the duration of their Scholarship at Alphington Grammar School. Please refer to the AGS Scholarship Policy for further information.
- The Sports 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.
General Excellence Scholarships are available to current and prospective students entering Years 5 to 10 in 2027 who demonstrate exceptional talent and commitment across academics, sport, music, community service and the Arts.
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident
- Applicants must complete a General Excellence Scholarship Application Form (with payment of non-refundable $100 inc. GST Application Fee) by Friday 30 January 2026.
- The following information must accompany the General Excellence 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.
- Any other documentation that would support the applicant’s submission of Excellence across academics, sport, music, community service and the Arts (awards/certificates, reference letters, additional reports, evidence of participation etc).
- Short-listed applicants will be invited for a personal interview with the Principal and/or relevant Head of School. Candidates should come prepared to talk about their 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.
- General Excellence Scholarship holders are expected to:
- Continue to contribute fully to the life of the School and to maintain their academic performance across curricular and co-curricular programs.
- Complete their education for the duration of their Scholarship at Alphington Grammar School. Please refer to the AGS Scholarship Policy for further information.
- The General Excellence 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.