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Types of scholarships

St Margaret's awards three categories of Scholarships

• Academic Scholarships
• Performance Scholarships - Cultural/Musical
• Performance Scholarships - Sport

These Scholarships are awarded to new and current students entering Year 8, 9, 10 or 11 in the forthcoming year.  They are offered to girls who exhibit qualities compatible with the aims and ethos of St Margaret's.

 

General criteria

Students who apply for a Scholarship at St Margaret's must meet the clearly defined criteria as stated below.

The student should demonstrate:

1. Commitment to the pursuit of excellence reflected in her dedication to achieve according to her potential.
2. Commitment ot the leadership role that is implicit for all Scholarship holders.  This includes being a positive role model for younger students through commitment to her studies.
3. Understanding of the ambassadorial role of a scholarship holder in representing the School.
4. Support for all aspects of the Uniform Dress Code reflected by wearing the uniform with pride.
5. Support for all aspects of School life and a willingness to accept the broad range of opportunities offered at St Margaret's.
6. Commitment to the ethos of the School.

 

ACER Scholarship Examination

All scholarship applicants are required to sit the Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER) Scholarship Examination, a national examination process which is coordinated externally to the School.  This annual academic ability testing program is used by independent schools to select students for the award of scholarships.  The ACER Scholarship Examination is now held in February each year.

 

Scholarship applications

Advertisements for these scholarships are placed in the School Newsletter and various media in Term 4 of each year.  All applicants must register for the ACER Scholarship Examination.  Applicants who are then shortlisted must undertake an interview before a scholarship offer is confirmed.  Interviews take place in March.

 

Academic Scholarships

Applicants for an Academic Scholarship are required to complete the ACER Scholarship Examination.  Applicants are shortlisted according to their academic performance in this exam, and will be required to attend an interview with the Principal or Deputy Principal.

 

Performance Scholarships

Students applying for Performance Scholarships (Cultural, Musical, or Sporting) are required to have achieved State or National level in sport, or the equivalent of Grade 4 in AMEB for cultural or musical activities.

Applicants for Performance Scholarships must complete and submit the Performance Scholarship Application Form.

Applicants for Performance Scholarships are also required to complete the ACER Scholarship Examination, with the understanding that their results may be used as the academic component of their application.

 

Expectations of students for Performance Scholarships

In addition to the general criteria required of all Scholarship holders, the student should:

1. Demonstrate achievement in academics according to the student's potential to achieve.  Additionally, demonstrate continued effort and sustained commitment to improving academic performance.
2. Have achieved State or National representation in sport or have the potential to do so; or the equivalent of Grade 4 in AMEB or higher in cultural or musical activities.
3. Be prepared to participate in nominated School-based sporting, cultural or musical activities, such as training sessions, competitions, public concerts, SPeech Night, assemblies, and other activities and events as notified.
4. Agree, within parameters determined by the Principal, to prioritise School activities before external engagements.
5. Show support for the leadership role that is implicit for all Scholarship holders.  This includes being a positive role model for younger students, displaying leadership by encouraging and supporting other girls, and fostering team and School spirit.  This also requires the students and parents/carers to demonstrate overt support for the values of the School both at School and outside the School context.
6. Show an awareness of and appreciation for School life and a willingness to accept the broad range of opportunities offered at St Margaret's.
7. Be committed to the ethos of the School.

 

Application dates for entry in 2013

Closing date for applications for the ACER Scholarship Examination - Monday 6 February 2012

Closing date for submission of St Margaret's Performance Scholarship Application Form - Monday 6 February 2012

ACER Scholarship Examination - Saturday 25 February 2012

 

For further information, please contact:

Mrs Delia Eastland

Registrar

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School

Phone:  61 7 3862 0762

Fax:  61 7 3862 0701

Email:  registrar@stmargarets.qld.edu.au