General Excellence Scholarships

Our broad and balanced academic and co-curricular programs develop the whole child and provide students valuable opportunities to explore areas that can shape who they are and what they want to pursue in the future.

Beyond the 40 plus VCE subject choices available, students can join more than 30 music and drama ensembles, more than 30 sport options, a diverse range of specialty clubs, as well as many local and international tours and experiences.

While the sole pursuit of academic excellence is not why we exist, we are proud to be ranked in the top Victorian schools every year.

General Excellence Scholarship recipients are required to:

• Commit to training and competition in an Associated Public Schools (APS) Sport through to the end of Year 12; and/or
• Be fully involved in and provide leadership in activities related to their discipline, both curricular and co-curricular; and
• Participate all-round in the life of Caulfield Grammar School. 

Successful applicants will receive part remission of tuition fees through to the end of Year 12 – typically, between 25% and 75%. Offers will consider family’s financial means (details to be provided by shortlisted applicants at interview stage).

Selection Criteria
General Excellence Scholarships are open to applicants who are:

• New or currently enrolled students at Caulfield Grammar School; and
• A Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia at the time of application.

Applicants must demonstrate, through supporting documentation, evidence of excellence, achievement, and involvement across a minimum of three of the following fields of endeavour:

• Academic
• Active Leadership and Service to School community
• Sport: Competing at a State or National level in an APS Sport offered at Caulfield Grammar School
• The Arts (Performing and/or Visual Arts)

Applicants will sit a scholarship test. Shortlisted applicants will attend an interview.

Application Process and Key Dates

1. Register for the scholarship test with Edutest here by Wednesday 29 January 2025.

The scholarship test will be held at the Caulfield Campus on Saturday 8 February 2025 from 9.00am to 12.00pm.

Please note, Caulfield Grammar School does not disclose testing results and the results remain the property of the School.

2. Click Apply to download a copy of the application form.

3. Completed application form and supporting information on levels of excellence, achievement and involvement must be emailed to scholarships@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

For Year 7, 2026 by 12 February 2025
For Years 9 & 10, 2026 by 1 April 2025

4. Attend an interview (shortlisted applicants only).

Required Supporting Documentation

1. Completed application form.

2. Two references – one academic and one personal. For example: a reference that will provide support of the applicant’s involvement in their chosen field/s (proforma provided in application form).

3. A 200-word handwritten statement by the student applicant outlining the reasons for applying, including how they would be a positive addition to our School. Please include information related to strengths in your chosen field/s of endeavour and how these would benefit Caulfield Grammar School (proforma provided in application form).

4. Most recent (full semester) School Report.

5. Most recent NAPLAN results.

6. Relevant certificates achieved in the last 12 months to support the application.