Excellence in The Arts Scholarship candidates are selected based on excellence in either Visual Art or Performing Arts, as well as endeavour and citizenship qualities. Recipients are awarded a percentage remission of tuition fees for the duration of their Secondary education, provided they continue to meet required standards in both the area of excellence and their academic program.
Excellence in The Arts Scholarship recipients must be available to attend College functions when requested. These standards will be monitored and discussed at an annual review and the continuing scholarship will be at the discretion of the Principal.
Visual Art
Students applying for this scholarship should be exhibiting exceptional artistic abilities in their Visual Art studies. Candidates should demonstrate a genuine and consistent enthusiasm in the discovery of visual media and techniques and have a passion for creating imaginative artworks. Candidates must also demonstrate leadership skills through their participation in workshops, masterclasses, and service-based opportunities.
Performing Arts: Acting - Stage and Screen and Musical Theatre
Students applying for this scholarship should be exhibiting exceptional performance abilities in their study area of Drama: Acting (Stage and Screen) and Musical Theatre. The candidate should demonstrate a genuine love of the St Andrew's Performing Arts program and demonstrate a consistent and a high level of participation in both school-based and external performances.
Students wishing to apply should register online, pay the $30 application fee and upload the following documentation to support their application, including:
- an introductory letter in student’s own handwriting, stating why they would like to attend St Andrew's Anglican College (if not already enrolled) and why they make a worthy candidate for a Scholarship
- two more recent School Reports
- copies of Certificates of Achievement including NAPLAN results
- a reference from a member of an organisation or association that the student is currently affiliated with
- any other supporting documentation of achievements. Students may submit a small example of their Visual Art work, or footage of performance if available.
Applications are CLOSED for 2025 entry. Applications for 2026 entry open January 2025.