Scholarships

Celebrating Success

Glen Eira College is committed to recognising and rewarding student excellence in all fields of endeavour. Awards are given at our annual Presentation Night.

  1. College Council Academic Excellence Scholarships for students in year 7, 9 and 11. If the successful scholars maintain their excellent grades, the scholarship is automatically awarded for the second year.
  2. The Noel Parker Scholarship
    Students currently in Years 8 to 12 are eligible for these scholarships which are to encourage students facing financial difficulties to continue their education. Criteria for selection are: a positive academic record, a demonstrated commitment to Glen Eira’s Code of Conduct, citizenship qualities and an intention to undertake tertiary study at the completion of VCE.
  3. The Mercia Sailah Scholarship
    Students in Years 10 and 11 are eligible for these scholarships. Criteria for selection are: that they have been a student of Glen Eira College for a minimum of the previous 12 months; intend to complete year 12 at Glen Eira; intend to continue on to tertiary education; are committed to making promising academic progress; are eligible for Youth Assistance. Two school and one community referee must be provided. Each scholarship is valued at $500.
  4. Instrumental Music Program prizes.
    Instrumental Music Program Prize  prizes are an annual endowment awarded to encourage students entering Years 8 – 12 to pursue their passion for, and commitment to, Instrumental Music. Two prizes, each of $250, will be awarded to an Instrumental Music student continuing their studies at Glen Eira College.  Eligible students will be nominated by their the Music staff.

We also actively promote scholarship opportunities from local and civic sources such as Glen Eira City Council.

Secondary School Scholarships administered by the Department of Education

The Department of Education also offers scholarships for primary and secondary students at government schools. For a full list of these, please consult their webpage: https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships/