Scholarships
2026 Scholarship applications are open.
Redlands Scholarships are awarded to students who are passionate about joining our learning community and will make a significant contribution to the life of the School. Scholarships are in high demand at Redlands and we especially welcome applicants who choose us as their first preference when applying through ACER.
2026 Scholarships on Offer
We are offering the following Scholarships for 2026:
Year 7: Academic, Merit, Music, Dance, Coralie Amos OAM Means-tested
Year 11: Academic听
Scholarship candidates in all categories must sit an examination to be considered for a scholarship. The examination is conducted as part of the Cooperative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP) administered by the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER).
2026 Scholarships
To apply for a Redlands Scholarship:
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- Complete the Redlands Application Form for the relevant scholarship.
In 2026, we will be offering the following Scholarships:
Academic Scholarships
Year 7 and Year 11
Academic Scholarships are offered for entry to Year 7 and Year 11 to students with proven academic excellence, an exemplary work ethic and the ability to make significant contributions to the life of the School.
These Scholarships:
- are offered as a result of the application submission, the ACER CSTP test and a successful interview with the Principal
- may be Full or Part Scholarships for school tuition fees
- do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees or individual subject fees
To Apply:
- Register for the ACER Examination
- Complete the Academic Scholarship Application Form
Merit/All-Rounder Scholarships
Merit Scholarships are offered for entry to Year 7 students who have the ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the School. We expect them to have an exemplary work ethic, strong academic potential and be willing to participate in cocurricular activities and be socially aware.
These Scholarships:
- are offered following the application submission, ACER testing and a successful interview
- may be Full or Part Scholarships for school tuition fees
- do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees or individual subject fees
To Apply:
- Register for the ACER Examination
- Complete the Merit/All-Rounder Scholarship Application Form
Coralie Amos OAM (Means-Tested)
Follow the below link to find out more information on the Coralie Amos OAM Means-tested Scholarship, for a student commencing in Year 7 2026.
Music Scholarships
Music Scholarships are offered for entry to Year 7. These scholarships:
- are offered following the application submission, ACER testing, a successful interview and by invitation of performance in one instrument of choice, along with results in examinations in music at an appropriate level of competence
- may be Full or Part Scholarships for school tuition fees.
- do not cover textbooks, uniforms, private tuition, excursions, technology fees or individual subject fees
As a general guideline, applicants should be at the equivalent of at least:
- AMEB Grade 8 for Violin, Piano
- AMEB Grade 6 for Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon.
- AMEB Grade 5 for Viola, Double Bass, Orchestral Percussion, Tuba, Trumpet,听French Horn, Low Brass (Trombone, Euphonium).
Music auditions will be held on Tuesday 18 February 2025.
To Apply:
- Register for the ACER Examination
- Complete the Music Scholarship Application Form
Dance Scholarships
Dance Scholarships to our Redlands Dance Academy are offered for entry to Year 7, these scholarships:
- are offered as a result of a successful audition, ACER testing and interview by invitation
- may be Full or Part Scholarships for school tuition fees
- do not cover textbooks, uniforms (school or dance), private lessons, excursions, technology fees or individual subject fees
As a general guideline, applicants should be working on or have achieved at least RAD Grade 4 equivalent.
Dance auditions will be held on Friday 14 February from 10.00am-12.00pm with a Ballet class followed by a Contemporary class. No preparation is necessary, but applications must be in by midnight Sunday 2 February (prior to the audition). For those selected, Dance interviews will be held on Tuesday 18 February.
In addition, there is an optional Dance Masterclass on Sunday 2 February at the Redlands Dance Academy that Dance Scholarship applicants may wish to attend. It provides an opportunity to experience a class with our exceptional teachers and meet with Head of Academy, Ms Gilly Revie, prior to audition.听
To Apply:
- Register for the ACER Examination
- Complete the Dance Scholarship Application Form.
Timeline for 2026 Scholarships
- Sunday 2 February 2025听 Dance Masterclass (optional for Ballet Scholarship applicants)
- Sunday 2 February 2025: Online ACER applications close at midnight
- Sunday 2 February 2025: Academic, Merit, Music, Dance and Coralie Amos OAM Application Forms due by midnight.
- Friday 14 February 2025: Dance auditions
- Tuesday 18 February 2025: Music auditions
- Tuesday 18 February 2025: Dance interviews
- Saturday 22 February 2025: ACER test held at Redlands, 9.00am-12.00pm
- March/April 2025: Shortlisted candidates interviewed; scholarships offered
- Friday 4 April 2025: ACER results available for parents to view online
Scholarship Fees
NSW Applications
听A fee of $170 is paid online for Scholarships. This application fee allows you to apply for multiple scholarships at Redlands.听
Interstate Applications
A fee of $320 is paid online for Scholarships. This application fee allows you to apply for multiple scholarships at Redlands.听
Overseas Applications
A fee of听$370听is paid online for Scholarships. This application fee allows you to apply for multiple scholarships at Redlands.
NB. Applicants must be Australian citizens or hold Australian residency
Closing Dates for Australian and Overseas Applications
ACER registrations close at midnight on Sunday 2 February 2025.
Redlands Application Forms for Academic, Merit, Music, Dance and Coralie Amos OAM Scholarships must reach Redlands by midnight on Sunday 2 February 2025.
Scholarship Conditions
- In all awards, the Principal reserves the right to offer Part Scholarships or to make no award at all.
- Scholarships are subject to annual review on the basis of the scholar鈥檚 performance over the year. Normally scholarships will continue to apply for the stated duration of the scholarship.
- A scholarship is provided for either full or part remission of tuition fees for the duration of the scholarship.
- A scholarship does not provide for the purchase of books, materials, uniforms and other day to day standard items of school requirement or activity.
- A scholarship does not provide for the costs of excursions, and other incidentals are not included.
- Scholarships are not transferable and apply only to the recipient鈥檚 education.
- A student who already holds a Redlands Part Scholarship may not apply again for a scholarship, except on a demonstrated 鈥渘eeds鈥� basis.
- Decisions communicated by the Principal are final. No correspondence will be accepted or entered into.
Award and Review
Redlands Scholarships are awarded after the successful completion of the individual Scholarship application process. Acceptance of an Offer will require a Redlands Application Fee of $300 and payment of the non-refundable $4,000 Holding Fee confirming acceptance of the Scholarship for Academic, Merit, Dance and Music Scholarships; and $1,000 non-refundable Holding Fee confirming acceptance of the Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship.
All Scholarships are reviewed annually during an interview with a member of the School Executive. If the scholar is continuing to contribute to the life of the School and is making outstanding progress, their Scholarship will be renewed.
Further Information
Please contact the Admissions Team:
Alternatively, contact the ACER Scholarship Parent Helpline on
