Scholarships Offered
General Excellence – Year 9, 10 and 11
A General Excellence Scholarship covers up to 50% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment...
A General Excellence Scholarship covers up to 50% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment and acknowledges an all-round high achiever. In 2024 it will be available to Year 9, 10 or 11 students. No family discounts or other remissions will apply. The scholarship does not cover charges for school services not included in the tuition fee, for example, uniform shop purchases, private music lessons, musical instrument hire, participation in Cadets or School bus services.
Who can apply for a General Excellence Scholarship?
- Applications will be accepted from current students of Kinross Wolaroi or a student who is not yet enrolled at the School.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants must be entering Year 9, 10 or 11 in 2024.
Additional criteria for General Excellence applicants:
Applicants are assessed using a combination of the following selection criteria:
- excellent academic records
- sporting achievements
- participation and achievement in the arts (music, performance or visual arts)
- examples of leadership and community service
- demonstrated contribution to the candidate’s current school community and passion and potential for contributing to Kinross Wolaroi School.
Applicants may also submit any further documentation they consider relevant to support the application for the General Excellence Scholarship. Supporting documentation must be uploaded online as part of your registration.
Ex-Student Scholarship – Year 11
An Ex-Student Scholarship covers up to 25% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment. No fa...
An Ex-Student Scholarship covers up to 25% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment. No family discounts or other remissions will apply. The Scholarships will not cover charges for school services not included in the tuition fee, for example, uniform shop purchases, private music lessons, musical instrument hire, participation in Cadets or School bus services.
Who can apply for an Ex-student Scholarship?
- Applications will be accepted from current students of KWS or a student who is not yet enrolled at the School.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants must be the child of an Ex-student of Kinross Wolaroi School in its various forms.
- Applicants must be entering Year 11 in 2024.
Additional criteria for Ex-student Scholarship applicants:
As part of their supporting documentation, applicants should provide evidence and details of the applicant’s parent who attended Kinross Wolaroi School, the Kinross School, The Presbyterian Ladies College Orange or Wolaroi College, including the School that they attended and when they were enrolled.
Applicants may also submit any further documentation they consider relevant to support the application for an Ex-student Scholarship. Supporting documentation must uploaded online as part of your registration. Applications will not be accepted unless submitted in full. One Ex-student Scholarship may be awarded to a student entering Year 11 in 2024.
Music Scholarship and Crescendo Music Scholarship – Year 7 to 12
A Music Scholarship covers up to 50% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment and the Cres...
A Music Scholarship covers up to 50% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment and the Crescendo Music Scholarship covers up to 100% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment. No family discounts or other remissions will apply. The scholarship does not cover charges for school services not included in the tuition fee.
Who can apply for a Music Scholarship and Crescendo Music Scholarship?
- Applications will be accepted from current students of KWS or a student who is not yet enrolled at the School.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants must have reached a minimum performance standard of Grade 4 AMEB or equivalent to apply.
- Applicants must be entering Year 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 in 2024.
Additional criteria for Music Scholarship and Crescendo Music Scholarship applicants:
- As part of their supporting documentation, applicants must provide any copies of music certificates they have received.
- Applicants should be at a minimum level of Grade 4 AMEB (or equivalent).
- Applicants must attend a music audition and complete a sight reading and listening test.
- Successful music scholarship recipients must be involved in at least 3 co-curricular Performing Arts ensembles for the duration of their scholarship.
- Successful music scholarship recipients will be strongly encouraged to take Elective Music in Year 9 or 11 (depending on entry level at KWS).
- Please note that private music tuition does not have to take place at KWS.
Please see our 2024 Scholarship Guidelines for additional information about our Music Scholarship and Crescendo Music Scholarship on our website here.
Academic Scholarship – Year 5 and Years 7 – 11
An Academic Scholarship covers up to 75% of tuition fees applicable to enrolment. No family discount...
An Academic Scholarship covers up to 75% of tuition fees applicable to enrolment. No family discounts or other remissions will apply. The scholarship does not cover charges for school services not included in the tuition fee, for example, uniform shop purchases, private music lessons, musical instrument hire, participation in Cadets or School bus services.
Who can apply for an Academic Scholarship?
- Applications will be accepted from current students of Kinross Wolaroi or a student who is not yet enrolled at the School.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants must be entering Years 5, or 7 to 11 in 2024.
Additional criteria for Academic Scholarship applicants:
Applicants may also submit any further documentation they consider relevant to support the application for an Academic Scholarship.
Boarding Bursary – Years 7 to 11
A Boarding Bursary covers up to 100% of the accommodation component of the annual boarding fee, not ...
A Boarding Bursary covers up to 100% of the accommodation component of the annual boarding fee, not including the ‘food’ component. No family discounts or other remissions will apply. The Bursary will not cover the Tuition Fee or other charges for school services, for example, uniform shop purchases, private music lessons, musical instrument hire, participation in Cadets or School bus services.
Who can apply for a Boarding Bursary?
- Applications will be accepted from current students of Kinross Wolaroi or a student who is not yet enrolled at the School.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants must be entering 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 as boarders in 2024.
Additional criteria for Boarding Bursary applicants:
As part of their supporting documentation, applicants must provide a handwritten essay as follows:
- Applicants who are current students of Kinross Wolaroi should write about what they most enjoy about boarding and how they contribute to the community of the School. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words and must be the applicant’s own work.
- Applicants who are NOT current students of Kinross Wolaroi should write about what they are most looking forward to as a boarder and how they will contribute to the community of the School. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words and must be the applicant’s own work.
Applicants may also submit any further documentation they consider relevant to support the application for a Boarding Bursary. Supporting documentation must be uploaded online as part of your registration.
General Excellence – Year 9, 10 and 11
A General Excellence Scholarship covers up to 50% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment and acknowledges an all-round high achiever. In 2024 it will be available to Year 9, 10 or 11 students. No family discounts or other remissions will apply. The scholarship does not cover charges for school services not included in the tuition fee, for example, uniform shop purchases, private music lessons, musical instrument hire, participation in Cadets or School bus services.
Who can apply for a General Excellence Scholarship?
- Applications will be accepted from current students of Kinross Wolaroi or a student who is not yet enrolled at the School.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants must be entering Year 9, 10 or 11 in 2024.
Additional criteria for General Excellence applicants:
Applicants are assessed using a combination of the following selection criteria:
- excellent academic records
- sporting achievements
- participation and achievement in the arts (music, performance or visual arts)
- examples of leadership and community service
- demonstrated contribution to the candidate’s current school community and passion and potential for contributing to Kinross Wolaroi School.
Applicants may also submit any further documentation they consider relevant to support the application for the General Excellence Scholarship. Supporting documentation must be uploaded online as part of your registration.
Ex-Student Scholarship – Year 11
An Ex-Student Scholarship covers up to 25% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment. No family discounts or other remissions will apply. The Scholarships will not cover charges for school services not included in the tuition fee, for example, uniform shop purchases, private music lessons, musical instrument hire, participation in Cadets or School bus services.
Who can apply for an Ex-student Scholarship?
- Applications will be accepted from current students of KWS or a student who is not yet enrolled at the School.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants must be the child of an Ex-student of Kinross Wolaroi School in its various forms.
- Applicants must be entering Year 11 in 2024.
Additional criteria for Ex-student Scholarship applicants:
As part of their supporting documentation, applicants should provide evidence and details of the applicant’s parent who attended Kinross Wolaroi School, the Kinross School, The Presbyterian Ladies College Orange or Wolaroi College, including the School that they attended and when they were enrolled.
Applicants may also submit any further documentation they consider relevant to support the application for an Ex-student Scholarship. Supporting documentation must uploaded online as part of your registration. Applications will not be accepted unless submitted in full. One Ex-student Scholarship may be awarded to a student entering Year 11 in 2024.
Music Scholarship and Crescendo Music Scholarship – Year 7 to 12
A Music Scholarship covers up to 50% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment and the Crescendo Music Scholarship covers up to 100% of the annual tuition fees applicable to enrolment. No family discounts or other remissions will apply. The scholarship does not cover charges for school services not included in the tuition fee.
Who can apply for a Music Scholarship and Crescendo Music Scholarship?
- Applications will be accepted from current students of KWS or a student who is not yet enrolled at the School.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants must have reached a minimum performance standard of Grade 4 AMEB or equivalent to apply.
- Applicants must be entering Year 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 in 2024.
Additional criteria for Music Scholarship and Crescendo Music Scholarship applicants:
- As part of their supporting documentation, applicants must provide any copies of music certificates they have received.
- Applicants should be at a minimum level of Grade 4 AMEB (or equivalent).
- Applicants must attend a music audition and complete a sight reading and listening test.
- Successful music scholarship recipients must be involved in at least 3 co-curricular Performing Arts ensembles for the duration of their scholarship.
- Successful music scholarship recipients will be strongly encouraged to take Elective Music in Year 9 or 11 (depending on entry level at KWS).
- Please note that private music tuition does not have to take place at KWS.
Please see our 2024 Scholarship Guidelines for additional information about our Music Scholarship and Crescendo Music Scholarship on our website here.
Academic Scholarship – Year 5 and Years 7 – 11
An Academic Scholarship covers up to 75% of tuition fees applicable to enrolment. No family discounts or other remissions will apply. The scholarship does not cover charges for school services not included in the tuition fee, for example, uniform shop purchases, private music lessons, musical instrument hire, participation in Cadets or School bus services.
Who can apply for an Academic Scholarship?
- Applications will be accepted from current students of Kinross Wolaroi or a student who is not yet enrolled at the School.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants must be entering Years 5, or 7 to 11 in 2024.
Additional criteria for Academic Scholarship applicants:
Applicants may also submit any further documentation they consider relevant to support the application for an Academic Scholarship.
Boarding Bursary – Years 7 to 11
A Boarding Bursary covers up to 100% of the accommodation component of the annual boarding fee, not including the ‘food’ component. No family discounts or other remissions will apply. The Bursary will not cover the Tuition Fee or other charges for school services, for example, uniform shop purchases, private music lessons, musical instrument hire, participation in Cadets or School bus services.
Who can apply for a Boarding Bursary?
- Applications will be accepted from current students of Kinross Wolaroi or a student who is not yet enrolled at the School.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants must be entering 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 as boarders in 2024.
Additional criteria for Boarding Bursary applicants:
As part of their supporting documentation, applicants must provide a handwritten essay as follows:
- Applicants who are current students of Kinross Wolaroi should write about what they most enjoy about boarding and how they contribute to the community of the School. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words and must be the applicant’s own work.
- Applicants who are NOT current students of Kinross Wolaroi should write about what they are most looking forward to as a boarder and how they will contribute to the community of the School. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words and must be the applicant’s own work.
Applicants may also submit any further documentation they consider relevant to support the application for a Boarding Bursary. Supporting documentation must be uploaded online as part of your registration.
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About Kinross Wolaroi School
Kinross Wolaroi School opens up a world of opportunity for students in Orange, in the Central West of NSW. With a rich boarding heritage and connection with generations of regional families seeking a co-educational and independent boarding and day school for their family. Kinross Wolaroi School accepts students from Pre-Kinder to Year 12, with boarding from Year 7 on separate sites for boys and girls.
An unrivalled academic program is complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program where students discover and develop their individual talents. Our students thrive in an inspirational learning environment that blends modern facilities and heritage buildings with breathtaking grounds. Our regional education philosophy provides contextual educational experiences that connect our students to nature, to the environment and to their community, grounding them in real world experience.
As a school we celebrate success, but we respect the value of resilience. There is no school in regional NSW better placed to prepare the whole person for the whole of their life.
About our Scholarships:
To acknowledge our diverse student population and encourage excellence, each year Kinross Wolaroi School offers a number of scholarships and bursaries to day and boarding students (both current and future) entering Years 5, or 7 to 11.
To be considered for a scholarship all candidates must sit the scholarship examination. Applicants must also complete an online application and submit supporting documentation as outlined in our Scholarship Guidelines.
For all students entering Year 5 in 2024, the scholarship will continue until the end of Year 6 and for all students entering Year 7 to 11 in 2024, the scholarship will continue until the end of Year 12; provided the successful scholar continues to meet the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
Candidates may apply for more than one scholarship and/or bursary. There is no additional fee if you would like to apply for more than one category.
Applicants must register for the scholarship examination via the link on the Kinross Wolaroi School website here.
To find out more about our school, please head to our Vimeo channel to view our video catalogue here.
Admissions:
If you are interested to learn more about enrolment at Kinross Wolaroi School, please contact our Admissions Team on 02 6392 0303, or via email on admissions@kws.nsw.edu.au
