Academic Scholarships

Merit based | Entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2027

All Academic Scholarship applicants are required to:

• submit the Scholarship Application Form
• register for the ACER Scholarship Exam to be held on Saturday 28 February, 2026
• provide evidence of quantifiably high levels of academic achievement throughout their schooling.

Board of Directors' Bursaries

Merit based | Entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2027

In the awarding of such bursaries, consideration will be given to a student’s engagement in school life through academics, The Arts, leadership, service, sport, or a combination of these.

All Board of Directors' Bursary applicants are required to:

• submit the Scholarship Application Form
• register for the ACER Scholarship Exam to be held on Saturday 28 February, 2026

Emerging Leader Scholarship

Merit based | Entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2027

The Emerging Leader Scholarship is an investment in the next generation of strong, compassionate women who will shape their communities. At its heart, this scholarship fosters a culture of service, connection, and leadership, empowering young women to step forward with confidence and purpose.

By recognising students who actively lead, serve, and build meaningful relationships, the scholarship supports the development of values driven leaders who embody empathy, resilience, excellence and a commitment to community. In an all girls school environment, it reinforces the belief that leadership is not just about position, but about impact, and that every girl has the potential to lead with heart.

All Emerging Leader Scholarship applicants are required to:

• submit the Scholarship Application Form
• register for the ACER Scholarship Exam to be held on Saturday 28 February, 2026
• exhibit proactive leadership within the school or broader community
• demonstrate a sustained commitment to service and meaningful community involvement
• participate in an interview to showcase interpersonal strengths and relational capabilities. Interviews to be held in the week of 23 February, 2026.
  

The John Sessarago Sporting Scholarships

Merit based | Entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2027

Candidates must be competing at (or progressing towards) State, National or the highest possible level in at least one sporting activity (team or individual) that is offered in the Fairholme College sports program.

Excellence in Arts and Culture Scholarships

Merit based | Entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2027

A variety of Excellence in Arts and Culture Scholarships are awarded in the following categories:

• Dance
• Music
• Drama
• Visual Arts
• Debating
• Chess
• Public Speaking.

Glasgow McDowall Rural Bursary

Merit based | Entering Year 10 in 2028

The Glasgow McDowall Bursary will be offered in 2027 to a student commencing boarding as a Year 10 student in 2028. Registration will open for this bursary in late October 2026.

Glasgow McDowall Bursary applicants are asked to contact our Head of Enrolments, Mrs Tina Hammond, directly.

First Nations Bursaries

Merit based | Year 7 to Year 12

First Nations Scholarships are awarded to girls of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage from Year 7 to 12 at Fairholme College. They provide exceptional educational opportunities for First Nations girls who have the potential to lead within their community.

First Nations Scholarship applicants are asked to contact our Head of Enrolments, Mrs Tina Hammond, directly.