Scholarships
Offering opportunities in excellent education
Haileybury Rendall School is pleased to be able to offer a limited number of scholarships that celebrate aspiration and achievement and provide opportunity for talented students who are keen to reach their full potential, whilst contributing to school life.
Our scholarships are aimed at widening the access to the outstanding education available at the school.
General Excellence Scholarship
General Excellence Scholarships are awarded on merit to outstanding students who are entering into Year 7, 10 or 11 in 2023. Students must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, as well as achievement in one or more of the following: sport, music, performance, art, leadership, or community service.
Typically, scholarships are awarded at 50% remission in tuition fees for the duration of the student’s time at the school, based on performance and involvement in school life and extra-curricular activity.
All scholarships are awarded at the Principal’s discretion.
Applications for General Excellence Scholarships will close on Friday 20 May 2022.
No late applications will be accepted.
Some important information to help with your planning and application for a General Excellence Scholarship:
Eligibility
Selection criteria
Required documentation
Application process
Eligibility
To be eligible for the General Excellence Scholarship, applicants must be:
- A new or current student entering Year 7, 10 or 11 in 2023
- An Australian citizen, a permanent resident or a temporary resident.
Selection criteria
Applicants will be assessed using a combination of the following selection criteria:
- Excellent academic records.
- Sporting achievements.
- Participation and outstanding achievement in the arts (music, performance or visual arts).
- Examples of leadership and community service.
- Demonstrated contribution to the student’s current school community and enthusiasm and potential to contribute to Haileybury Rendall School.
Required documentation
The following documents are required for your application to be processed:
- Most recent school report
- The student’s most current NAPLAN results, or if no test has previously been completed, then a second school report
- A statement from the student outlining how they will contribute to Haileybury Rendall School with reference to the selection criteria
Application process
1. Apply via the Scholarship Application Portal
You will receive an acknowledgement email once your application is received.
- Please only provide the information requested for your application. Students who are invited for an interview will be most welcome to present further documentation of their achievements.
2. Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to complete and return an Enrolment Questionnaire prior to the interview. Applicants are invited for an interview with the Principal (or delegate) after the scholarship closing date.
3. Scholarship offers and outcomes
- All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in Term 2 of the year prior to entry.
- Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply for a scholarship in future years, where they meet eligibility criteria.
Academic Scholarships
To be considered for an Academic Scholarship at Haileybury, all applicants must undertake a scholarship test. Applications are open to students entering into Year 7, 10 or 11 in 2023.
Typically, scholarships are awarded at 50% remission in tuition fees for the duration of the student’s time at the school.
All scholarships are awarded at the Principal’s discretion.
Testing will be held at Haileybury Rendall School on Saturday 14 May 2022.
Applications for Academic Excellence Scholarships will close on Monday 9 May 2022.
No late applications will be accepted.
Some important information to help with your planning and application:
Eligibility
Selection criteria
Application fee
Application process
Eligibility
To be eligible for an Academic Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a new or current Haileybury Rendall School student entering in Year 7, 10 or 11 in 2023.
- Attend and complete the academic test, which is held in May in the year prior to entry when a student is in Year 6, 9 or 10.
- Be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or a temporary resident.
Selection criteria
Academic scholarships are awarded based on the results of the academic tests and interview with the Principal (or delegate). No other supporting documentation or testing/academic results are considered.
Application fee
$120 to be paid when registering online.
Application process
1. Register for the academic test
- Applications are now open and will close on Monday 9 May 2022, register using the 'Apply Now' button below.
2. Sit the test
Students sit the test at the Dumabudla Centre at Haileybury Rendall School on Saturday 14 May 2022 at 8.30 am
- The academic test covers disciplines including numerical, reading comprehension and mathematics.
- Please visit the EduTest website to find out more
- Haileybury Rendall School does not disclose results of testing and the results of testing remain the property of the school.
- Practice exams can be purchased when registering for testing.
- More information will be sent to registered students prior to the testing date.
- Testing conditions will be dependent on the Government’s COVID-19 restrictions and are subject to change.
- Alternate testing dates and/or locations are not available if you are unable to attend on the advertised testing date.
3. Interview
- Shortlisted applicants are invited to complete and return an Enrolment Questionnaire before an interview with the Principal (or delegate).
4. Scholarship offer and outcome
- All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in Term 2 of the year prior to entry.
- Successful applicants with be sent a letter of offer. To formally accept, applicants must sign the letter of offer and pay a one-off confirmation fee and Tuition Confirmation fee. These are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply for a scholarship in future years, where they meet eligibility criteria.
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program 2023
The Smith Family runs the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program in partnership with Haileybury Rendall School and with funding support through the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
This Government-funded program aims to close the gaps in Indigenous educational disadvantage by creating greater access to additional education choice for Indigenous students, particularly those from remote and very remote areas. In addition to helping Indigenous students achieve their educational aspirations, the IYLP supports the development of positive role models and leaders to inspire other Indigenous students.
Applications for these scholarships open in March 2022. If you have any questions, please contact the IYLP team on the following:
Email: iylp@thesmithfamily.com.au
Phone: +61 8 8224 1402
Further information
For further information regarding scholarships please contact Haileybury Rendall School Admissions on:
Email: haileyburyrendall@hrs.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8922 1611
