Scotch College offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to support students on their educational journey. With a commitment to academic excellence and accessibility, we provide academic scholarships, music scholarships, boarding school scholarships, and Indigenous scholarships for new and current students.
Our scholarships help support promising learners and well-rounded individuals across various disciplines.
Year 7 scholarships
Each year, Scotch offers a number of Year 7 Scholarshipsto Australian residents. These include:
- Academic scholarships
- Music scholarships
- Boarding scholarships
Applications for our Year 7, 2026 Academic, Music and Boarding scholarships are NOW OPEN.
Types of scholarships
Academic scholarships
The following scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
- J A Gooch Scholarship – for current Scotch College students.
- G G Gooch Scholarship – for students from other schools (outside of Scotch College).
- Open Entrance Scholarship – for outstanding students.
Boarding scholarships
Each year Scotch offers scholarships for our boarding school to outstanding students from rural areas to commence at the College as a Year 7 boarder.
Our Boarding Scholarships are available to students in regional Western Australia, as well as other Australian states and territories.
Music scholarships
Scotch College offers music scholarships to talented, hardworking young musicians in Perth to further their studies.
Scholarship recipients are expected to contribute fully and strive for excellence throughout their musical journey at Scotch.
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to audition, with further details provided by the Head of Music after the examination.
How does the selection process work?
Applicants must sit an academic entrance examination at Scotch College or remotely at their current school.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the Headmaster and Director of Admissions and Advancement.
Apply
Applications for our Year 7, 2028 Academic, Music and Boarding scholarships will open in November 2026.
Tàlantach scholarships
Adjective · talented · gifted [Scottish Gaelic]
Taken from the Scottish Gaelic word for gifted and talented, our Tàlantach Scholarships are key to the College’s commitment to providing lifelong opportunities. This academic scholarship provides opportunities to boys of all backgrounds, including those who would otherwise be unable to attend the College due to financial reasons.
Covering up to 95% of school fees for the successful applicants, the Tàlantach Scholarships enable students with high academic potential to excel, and equips them with the benefits of a Scotch education. As one of the leading IB schools in Perth, we’re proud to empower students with the support of a world class education.
This substantial scholarship recognises the founding values of our College, and the desire to promote academic excellence and diversity.
Applications for our Tàlantach Scholarships are NOW CLOSED.
Who is eligible?
This scholarship is open to students not currently enrolled at Scotch or another PSA school. Applicants must be Australian citizens and will be required to provide proof of Australian citizenship.
Successful Tàlantach recipients will be means tested annually to determine the percentage of tuition fees to be paid. The scholarship can cover between 5–95% of tuition fees.
Our ability to offer scholarships, such as Tàlantach, is made possible by the generosity of donors from our Scotch community.
Academic testing
Students will be required to complete academic testing as part of the selection process.
Apply
Applications are NOW CLOSED.
Required documentation includes:
- Latest school reports, plus any NAPLAN reports.
- A letter addressed to the Headmaster outlining why you would like to attend Scotch College.
- A minimum of two referee statements that provide evidence of personal attributes, community contributions, leadership potential and other areas of interest. Nominated referees may be from community organisations, sporting clubs, churches, previous or current school/s, and should not be family members. Ideally these statements will appear on an organisational letterhead, be signed by the referee and include contact details.
- Any certificates, awards, invitations to participate, or other appropriate supporting documentation
Indigenous scholarships
Scotch College is proud to offer Indigenous scholarships supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys throughout their secondary education.
Applicants are selected based on their current academic progress, leadership qualities, school attendance, and interest in tertiary study. These criteria should be specifically addressed in your application.
The scholarships, along with ABSTUDY and parent contributions, cover tuition and boarding fees from Year 7 to Year 12. Parents or guardians are required to contribute financially to the boys’ social activities and events, as well as extra-curricular items such as musical instrument hire.
Applications for Indigenous Scholarships are NOW CLOSED.
How does the selection process work?
Applicants must complete the application form and email it to [email protected].
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
Apply
Please complete the application form and email to [email protected].
Scholarship applications will close on 30 June of the current year.
As MADALAH Limited are our main scholarship provider, you are also required to apply directly to them when applying to Scotch. Learn more about MADALAH and their application process.
Music Fellowships
Up to six Music fellowships are offered each year for current and new students entering Year 7, who demonstrate natural musical aptitude and a passion for their practical musical studies.
Music fellowships are awarded to a musician from any background or experience level, with the College determining which instrument will be offered for future study.
Please note that Music fellowships do not require students to sit an academic entrance examination, as these fellowships apply exclusively to tuition fees associated with the Music programme.
What’s included?
- A 100% remission of the annual music tuition fees for the allocated instrument until the end of Year 12.
- A 100% remission of the annual instrument hire charges for the allocated instrument (only for the first year of the fellowship).
Scotch College expects fellowship recipients to maintain a high level of musical proficiency and set an example to others in the Scotch community.
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To learn more about our Music Fellowships, please get in touch with our Music Department on [email protected]
International students
Scotch does not currently offer scholarships for international students. As a leading IB School in Australia, we are proud to be one of few schools in Perth to provide the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Interested in the International Baccalaureate? You can learn more about our curriculum and pathways through Senior School at Scotch.
Bursaries and financial assistance
Bursaries are open to all current students to help families in need with paying fees.
In all cases, the financial circumstances of the family are taken into consideration. Applications can be made in confidence to the Headmaster.
W A Gardener Bequest
Bursaries from the W A Gardner Bequest were set up to support the enrolment of sons and grandsons of Old Scotch Collegians. These bursaries cover the whole or part of the tuition of students who would otherwise be unable to attend the school.
Former member of teaching staff W A Gardner made a bequest in 1968 to establish this fund.
Apply for financial assistance
Application forms may be obtained by applying in writing to the Chief Financial Officer’s Personal Assistant, Scotch College, PO Box 223, Claremont WA 6910 or by emailing [email protected]
Get in contact
Want to know more about scholarships at Scotch? Reach out to our Admissions team at [email protected] or contact the College on +61 8 9383 6800.
