With so many scholarships and bursaries on offer from a variety of independent schools across NSW, the process of finding, comparing and deciding on the ideal opportunity for your child can sometimes be complex and daunting.
ISSB simplifies this process by bringing your options together into an online directory. Here, you can browse by school, scholarships type and/or location to discover and connect with the ideal school for your child’s unique talents. From art and music, to academic, science and sport – you’ll soon discover the perfect scholarship or bursary opportunity for your family, right here.
A scholarship is an award of financial aid to a family to help their child further their education. Scholarships vary in detail between schools, with some awarding multiple scholarships covering different talents, achievements and behaviours. Most scholarships offer funding of all or part of the school’s tuition fees for a period of time with no requirement for repayment. A bursary is a means-tested scholarship to help families experiencing financial difficulties meaning they’re unable to meet the cost of tuition at their preferred school.
Smaller class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, resources to support extensive extracurricular opportunities – the quality of education on offer within independent schools is unparalleled. However, this comes at a price. The cost of tuition puts independent schools out of reach for some families. With an independent school scholarship or bursary, access to this quality education is made possible through either fully or partially funded tuition fees for a period of a child’s education.
Scholarships are open to both existing and prospective students. They are awarded on a variety of means from academic, boarding, character and skill-based aptitudes such as music, sports or performing arts. Students will be required to take a test to check that they meet the standards set out. Once awarded, there will be conditions to uphold in order to retain the scholarship for the given time.
The process varies between schools, usually an academic or practical exam, along with an interview or audition is a part of the application process. It is very important that you understand the specific requirements from the school, so you can prepare your child for what’s expected of them on the day. The ‘testing’ process is necessary so the school can more accurately gauge suitability for a scholarship or bursary.
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Independent schools offer a diverse range of scholarships and bursaries. Browse by scholarship to find the perfect fit for your child’s unique talents.
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