Scholarships

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.

Larrakia Scholarship

A Haileybury Foundation sponsored HRS Larrakia Scholarship can be awarded to a Larrakia student who would be entering Year 7 during 2025 as a day student at Haileybury Rendall School. The scholarship will start for the beginning of the 2025 School year

Two scholarships are available and will cover school fees for a student for each year of their education until the student completes his/her schooling at Haileybury Rendall School. Funding to assist in the payment for extra-curricular activities, and such items as school uniforms will available via the appropriate Larrakia Development Corporation programs.

Students not of Larrakia descent are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. Only students of Larrakia descent are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Selection Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship:

• The student must:
  • Be of Larrakia descent (as confirmed by Larrakia Development Corporation).
  • Be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia.
  • Have shown a high level of academic performance in his/her primary schooling.
  • Have demonstrated a significant contribution to community – be it in sport, music, dance, culture, drama or social justice.

Preference will be given to a family who would not otherwise have been able to send their child to Haileybury Rendall School.

Selection Process

Applicants will need to:

1. Complete the HRS Larrakia Scholarship application.
2. Provide the name of the Larrakia Family Group to which he/she belongs.
3. The applicant must be:
   1. Approved on the Register of Larrakia as managed by Larrakia Development Corporation,
   2. OR provide sufficient evidence to support Larrakia heritage
4. Provide evidence of academic performance via:
   1. The two most recent school reports
   2. Year 5 NAPLAN report.
5. Outline in writing their passion and involvement in their relevant commitment to their community, for example sport, dance, culture etc. (no more than 500 words)
6. Provide the name and contact details of a referee from their current school ie teacher, deputy principal or principal.
7. Provide the name and contact details of a referee from a club or organisation that the applicant is involved with.
8. Once completed, the application can be emailed/sent or hand delivered to Haileybury Rendall School.

Selection timeline

• All applications must be received by Friday, 10 May 2024.
• A shortlist of applicants will be determined. All unsuccessful applicants will be notified.
• Interviews conducted.
• All applicants informed of the outcome by Friday, 21 June 2024.

Boarding Foundation Scholarship

Following the official opening of our new Haileybury Rendall School boarding house, we are excited to share that we are offering a limited number of 2025 Haileybury Rendall School Foundation Boarding Scholarships. These scholarships are now open for applications.

How to apply

Please contact Felicity Pearson – Deputy Principal for more information at haileyburyrendall@haileybury.com.au.

General Excellence Scholarship

General Excellence Scholarships are awarded on merit to outstanding students who are entering into Year 7, 10 or 11 in 2025. 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 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, 10 May 2024.

No late applications will be accepted.

Some important information to help with your planning and application for a General Excellence Scholarship:

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 2025.

Typically, scholarships are awarded 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, 27 April 2024.

Applications for Academic Excellence Scholarships will close on Monday, 22 April 2024.

No late applications will be accepted.

Some important information to help with your planning and application:

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Scholarship 2025

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.

The 2025 IYLP Application Kit is available here.

Students may not receive any other Government Funding if successful in their application.

Please note the following Smith Family advice when lodging the application

• All applications must be lodged by close of business Friday, 26 May 2024, please note late applications will not be accepted. Complete applications must include the following documentation:
• Student Application
• Student Personal Statement (must be hand written)
• Parent/Guardian Consent
• Semester 2, 2023 School Report
• Two references – one from their current school and one from their community (these MUST be on the template provided)
• All applications at the time of the deadline must be complete – incomplete applications will not be considered;
• It is a leadership Scholarship and this needs to be clearly demonstrated – not through sport but other means;
• If your child is already enrolled in the school – this is not automatic acceptance onto the Scholarship – this is an independent process;
• If you are lodging more than one application i.e. for two brothers – this does not guarantee that both will be offered a scholarship as each application is ranked on their own merit;
• If your child has a brother/sister/cousin on IYLP this also does not mean automatic acceptance onto the Scholarship;
• If your child has been made an offer to a particular school – this also does not mean automatic acceptance onto a scholarship;
• If you have not already contacted the enrolments/admissions person at the school/college you are interested in applying for a scholarship to you must do this as soon as possible

If you have any questions, please contact Indigenous Youth leadership Program staff.

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: hrs.admin@haileybury.com.au

Phone:+61 8 8922 1611