Scholarships Offered
Foundation Bursary
The Foundation Bursary is only open to new applicants in Years 7–12 (not current PLC Sydney studen...
The Foundation Bursary is only open to new applicants in Years 7–12 (not current PLC Sydney students). It is awarded to one applicant per year and covers full or part tuition fees only for up to six years (from Years 7–12). The Foundation Bursary is means-tested.
Year 11 Academic Scholarship
The Year 11 Academic Scholarship is open to one new applicant per year (not current PLC Sydney stude...
The Year 11 Academic Scholarship is open to one new applicant per year (not current PLC Sydney students). It is awarded on the basis of proven academic achievement in Years 9 and 10 as shown in school reports and supporting documentation.
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (part or full) for two years from Years 11 and 12.
Please note: Scholarships are open to Australian Permanent Residents only. You will be required to provide documentation supporting your Australian residency.
Years 8-11 Music Scholarship
The Years 8-11 Music Scholarship is awarded to new applicants entering in Years 8, 9, 10 or 11. ...
The Years 8-11 Music Scholarship is awarded to new applicants entering in Years 8, 9, 10 or 11. To be eligible, a minimum AMEB grade, or equivalent is required on one of the following instruments:
- Strings – Violin Grade VIII, Viola or Cello Grade VII, Double Bass Grade V
- Brass/Woodwind – Bassoon, Oboe, French Horn, Euphonium or Tuba, Grade V
- All other Brass/Woodwind instruments – Add Orchestral percussion, Trumpet or Trombone Grade VI, Saxophone, Clarinet or Flute Grade VII
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (part or full) for up to five years from Years 8–11.
Please note: Scholarships are open to Australian Permanent Residents only. You will be required to provide documentation supporting your Australian residency.
Boarding Bursaries
The Boarding Bursary is open to new applicants in Years 7–12 only (not current PLC Sydney students...
The Boarding Bursary is open to new applicants in Years 7–12 only (not current PLC Sydney students).
It covers full or part boarding fees only for up to six years (from Years 7–12). The Boarding Bursary is means-tested.
The Principal’s Scholarship of Excellence
The Principal’s Scholarship of Excellence is open to new applicants and current PLC Sydney stu...
The Principal’s Scholarship of Excellence is open to new applicants and current PLC Sydney students who are entering Years 7-9 in 2026. To be eligible students need to be:
- academically capable
- brilliant on the sporting field or in a cultural pursuit
- willing to contribute to the College community and broad goals of PLC Sydney
The scholarship covers full or part tuition fees only for up to six years (from Years 7–12).
Please note: Scholarships are open to Australian Permanent Residents only. You will be required to provide documentation supporting your Australian residency.
Year 7 Academic Scholarship
Year 7 Academic Scholarships for entry in 2025 are open to new applicants and existing PLC Sydney s...
Year 7 Academic Scholarships for entry in 2025 are open to new applicants and existing PLC Sydney students.
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (part or full) for six years from Years 7-12. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees, individual subject fees or boarding fees.
All applicants must register to sit the ACER examination on Saturday 15 February 2025.
Please note: Scholarships are open to Australian Permanent Residents only. You will be required to provide documentation supporting your Australian residency.
AIEF Scholarship for Boarders
PLC Sydney, in partnership with the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF), offers schola...
PLC Sydney, in partnership with the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF), offers scholarships to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students (new applicants only) in boarding from Year 7 through to Year 12.
For more information about AIEF scholarships, please visit the AIEF website.
The AIEF Scholarship covers full tuition fees and boarding only for up to six years (from Years 7–12). This includes additional resources up to $3,500/annum: textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees and individual subject fees.
Year 7 Music Scholarship
The Year 7 Music Scholarship for entry in 2026 is open to new and current PLC Sydney students.
Th...
The Year 7 Music Scholarship for entry in 2026 is open to new and current PLC Sydney students.
The PLC Sydney Music scholarships are awarded to outstanding musicians who distinguish themselves during the ACER examination. Candidates are required to audition.
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (part or full) for six years from Years 7-12. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees, individual subject fees or boarding fees.
Please note: Scholarships are open to Australian Permanent Residents only. You will be required to provide documentation supporting your Australian residency.
Applicants must register to sit the ACER examination on Saturday 15 February 2025.
Foundation Bursary
The Foundation Bursary is only open to new applicants in Years 7–12 (not current PLC Sydney students). It is awarded to one applicant per year and covers full or part tuition fees only for up to six years (from Years 7–12). The Foundation Bursary is means-tested.
Year 11 Academic Scholarship
The Year 11 Academic Scholarship is open to one new applicant per year (not current PLC Sydney students). It is awarded on the basis of proven academic achievement in Years 9 and 10 as shown in school reports and supporting documentation.
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (part or full) for two years from Years 11 and 12.
Please note: Scholarships are open to Australian Permanent Residents only. You will be required to provide documentation supporting your Australian residency.
Years 8-11 Music Scholarship
The Years 8-11 Music Scholarship is awarded to new applicants entering in Years 8, 9, 10 or 11. To be eligible, a minimum AMEB grade, or equivalent is required on one of the following instruments:
- Strings – Violin Grade VIII, Viola or Cello Grade VII, Double Bass Grade V
- Brass/Woodwind – Bassoon, Oboe, French Horn, Euphonium or Tuba, Grade V
- All other Brass/Woodwind instruments – Add Orchestral percussion, Trumpet or Trombone Grade VI, Saxophone, Clarinet or Flute Grade VII
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (part or full) for up to five years from Years 8–11.
Please note: Scholarships are open to Australian Permanent Residents only. You will be required to provide documentation supporting your Australian residency.
Boarding Bursaries
The Boarding Bursary is open to new applicants in Years 7–12 only (not current PLC Sydney students).
It covers full or part boarding fees only for up to six years (from Years 7–12). The Boarding Bursary is means-tested.
The Principal’s Scholarship of Excellence
The Principal’s Scholarship of Excellence is open to new applicants and current PLC Sydney students who are entering Years 7-9 in 2026. To be eligible students need to be:
- academically capable
- brilliant on the sporting field or in a cultural pursuit
- willing to contribute to the College community and broad goals of PLC Sydney
The scholarship covers full or part tuition fees only for up to six years (from Years 7–12).
Please note: Scholarships are open to Australian Permanent Residents only. You will be required to provide documentation supporting your Australian residency.
Year 7 Academic Scholarship
Year 7 Academic Scholarships for entry in 2025 are open to new applicants and existing PLC Sydney students.
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (part or full) for six years from Years 7-12. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees, individual subject fees or boarding fees.
All applicants must register to sit the ACER examination on Saturday 15 February 2025.
Please note: Scholarships are open to Australian Permanent Residents only. You will be required to provide documentation supporting your Australian residency.
AIEF Scholarship for Boarders
PLC Sydney, in partnership with the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF), offers scholarships to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students (new applicants only) in boarding from Year 7 through to Year 12.
For more information about AIEF scholarships, please visit the AIEF website.
The AIEF Scholarship covers full tuition fees and boarding only for up to six years (from Years 7–12). This includes additional resources up to $3,500/annum: textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees and individual subject fees.
Year 7 Music Scholarship
The Year 7 Music Scholarship for entry in 2026 is open to new and current PLC Sydney students.
The PLC Sydney Music scholarships are awarded to outstanding musicians who distinguish themselves during the ACER examination. Candidates are required to audition.
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (part or full) for six years from Years 7-12. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees, individual subject fees or boarding fees.
Please note: Scholarships are open to Australian Permanent Residents only. You will be required to provide documentation supporting your Australian residency.
Applicants must register to sit the ACER examination on Saturday 15 February 2025.
Important dates
About Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Sydney
Offering a broad curriculum to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, PLC Sydney is a school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, with boarding available from Year 7. Founded in 1888 and situated in the Sydney suburb of Croydon, the College is set within 4.4 hectares of landscaped grounds, where its majestic nineteenth century heritage buildings and gardens sit harmoniously alongside modern state-of-the-art facilities.
PLC Sydney aims to educate young women from the basis of a Christian world view to make a difference in a rapidly changing global society. It provides a well-rounded education for approximately 1600 students, who are encouraged to be young women of integrity and purpose who make a fine contribution to society and carry a genuine concern for the welfare of others.
The College facilities are among the most flexible and exciting offered by any Australian school, and include the Aquatic Institute with Fitness Centre, Performing Arts Complex, Research Centre, Art, Design and Technology Studios, an Innovation Lab and a Centre for Public Speaking. Technology is integrated throughout the College and digital technologies are used extensively.
The College offers students the opportunity to participate in international exchanges to 16 schools in 14 countries as well as an extensive array of service learning, co-curricular and curricular tours, both in Australia and overseas.
Students at PLC Sydney have the opportunity to participate in a vast co-curricular program with activities for those who like to talk, be active, perform, compete, make music, think and theorise, experiment, understand other cultures and those who want to change the world. In addition, private lessons are available for music, gymnastics, tennis and speech.
The College is offering a number of Scholarships and Bursaries for 2026.
