Financial Assistance
Private School Scholarships in Perth
Scotch College offers a range of academic scholarships, bursaries and financial assistance for new and current students.
We are dedicated to supporting students' educational journeys by providing scholarships. We offer academic, music, boarding, and indigenous scholarships. Whether your child is a current or new student, each scholarship is designed to recognise their talents, effort, and dedication, helping them fulfil their potential.
Learn more about our scholarships below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions team by emailing scholarships@scotch.wa.edu.au or calling +61 8 9383 6800 .
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. Academically capable boys from all backgrounds, including those who are unable to attend the College due to financial reasons, are eligible for these Scholarships.
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 world-class independent 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 OPEN for students entering Year 11 in 2026.
Please note successful applicants will be required to commence in October 2025.
Please note this scholarship is only available to students currently not enrolled at the College or at another PSA school. All applicants must provide proof of Australian citizenship.
All successful Tàlantach recipients and their families will be means tested annually to determine the percentage of tuition fees to be paid. Dependent on each family's financial situation, the scholarship will cover between 5–95% of tuition fees.
Scotch College is proud to offer these unique Tàlantach Scholarships thanks to the generosity of our donor community.
Students will be required to complete academic testing as part of the selection process.
We are currently taking applications for students entering Years 9 to 11 in 2026. Applications for this intake will close Thursday 31 July.
Supporting 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.
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For further information, please get in touch with our Admissions team on scholarships@scotch.wa.edu.au or +61 8 9383 6800.
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Year 7 Scholarships
Academic, Music and Boarding Scholarships
Each year, Scotch College offers a number of scholarships for Australian residents entering Year 7 in the following year.
Applicants must complete an academic entrance exam.
Applications for our Year 7, 2026 Academic, Music and Boarding scholarships are NOW CLOSED.
The following scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
- J A Gooch Scholarship – awarded to an outstanding current Scotch College student
- G G Gooch Scholarship – awarded to an outstanding student from any school (outside of Scotch College)
- Open Entrance Scholarship – awarded to outstanding students
Each year Scotch College offers opportunities to outstanding students from rural areas to commence at the College as a Year 7 boarder.
Scholarships for our boarding school are available to students in regional Western Australia, as well as other Australian states and territories. Our Boarding Houses are located on the Scotch College campus in Perth.
Scotch College offers the opportunity for talented, hardworking young musicians in Perth to further their studies at Scotch College through our Music Scholarships.
Recipients of the Music Scholarship who are entering Year 7 will demonstrate a passion for music and dedication to their musical journey. They must also be willing to commit to substantial involvement in Scotch's music programme in order to achieve excellence during their time at the College.
Please note only shortlisted Music Scholarship applicants will be eligible for an audition. These candidates will receive further information regarding their audition from the Head of Music, following the examination.
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.
Academic, Music and Boarding Scholarships
Applications for our Year 7, 2027 Academic, Music and Boarding scholarships will open in November 2025.
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For further information about our Year 7 Academic, Music and Boarding Scholarships at Scotch College in Perth, please
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with our Senior Admissions Officer Catriona Nixon at
scholarships@scotch.wa.edu.au
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Indigenous Scholarships
Scotch College offers annual scholarships to Indigenous students entering.
Applicants are selected based on their current academic progress, leadership qualities, school attendance and interest in tertiary study and 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 through 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 OPEN. A ll applications are accepted up till 30 June 2025.
Applicants must complete the application form and email it to scholarships@scotch.wa.edu.au.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
Please complete the application form and email to scholarships@scotch.wa.edu.au.
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.
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For further information, please get in touch with our Admissions team on scholarships@scotch.wa.edu.au or +61 8 9383 6800.
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Get in touch
For further information, please get in touch with our Admissions team on scholarships@scotch.wa.edu.au or +61 8 9383 6800.
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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.
- 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.
To learn more about our Music Fellowships, please get in touch at music@scotch.wa.edu.au.
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International Students
We do not offer scholarships to international students, all scholarships at Scotch require students to be Australian residents. However, we still welcome new international students. While boarding at their home away from home, we ensure our valued international students can fulfil their potential and thrive in their educational journey.
For further information, please visit our boarding school page or contact our Admissions team on scholarships@scotch.wa.edu.au or +61 8 9383 6800.
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Bursaries and financial assistance
Bursaries are open to all current students to help families in need with paying their son's fees.
In all cases, the financial circumstances of the family are taken into consideration. Applications can be made in confidence to the Headmaster.
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.
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 bernadette.boisen@scotch.wa.edu.au.
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Contact us today
For further information about our private school scholarships in Perth, whether you are in regional Western Australia, in another Australian state or territory, or an international student, please
get in touch
with our Admissions team at
scholarships@scotch.wa.edu.au
or call
+61 8 9383 6800
today.
