Academic Scholarships
A number of full and partial scholarships are available for boys entering Year
7, 8,
9, 10 and 11 in 2014.
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive examination conducted by the EduTest. Scholarship values vary from approximately 10% to 60% of the annual tuition fees and offer remission on these fees for the duration of the student’s schooling provided the student adheres to the Scholarship conditions. Scholarships are awarded by the Headmaster after selected applicants are interviewed and the value of the scholarship is at his discretion. The Headmaster may take the families' ability to pay fees into account and parents in this situation should flag this on their application. In such cases family income information may be required to be conveyed confidentially to the Headmaster. Academic scholarships are open to both current TSS and non-enrolled students, and a testing fee applies. All applications for the Academic scholarship can be made online (see below) and you may contact EduTest directly if you experience difficulty in this process by phoning (03) 9014 1411.
Academic Scholarship Application Requirements
If you are interested in having your child sit for an Academic Scholarship, please register by
clicking the edutest button, no later than Friday 1 March 2013. The scholarship examination will be held on
Friday 8 March 2013 at the Senior School clocktower building, beginning at 8.45am and finishing at approximately 12 noon. The scholarship application fee is $90.
As well as registering for Edutest, an
Application Form
must be submitted.
Country Boarder Bursaries
A small number of bursaries are available to support the attendance at TSS of country boys who would otherwise be unable to enrol. Previous family affiliations with the School are taken into account. The Headmaster may take a families' ability to afford the fees into account and parents in this situation should flag this on their application. In such cases family income information may be required to be conveyed confidentially to the Headmaster. For more information please email Admissions on admissions@tss.qld.edu.au.
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 27 March 2013
If you are interested in applying for a
Country Boarder Bursary, please click here for an
Application Form.
Creative Art Scholarships
Available to students entering Years 7 to 11 and is open to any secondary senior student (enrolled, registered and non-registered at TSS). It is strongly encouraged for outside students to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student (or students) on the basis of a portfolio, scholastic achievement and the candidate’s personal statement. The value of the Creative Art Scholarship varies between 10% to 40% remission of tuition fees for one year only. The recipient will be reviewed during the year in terms of performance and contributions to the Art program. Recipients are invited to apply, along with other interested students for the Creative Art Scholarship for the following year. Details of portfolio requirements and selection criteria are available in the information pack that accompanies the Scholarship Application form. If not a current student, an Application for Admission needs to be returned with the Creative Arts Scholarship application. For application forms please email Admissions on admissions@tss.qld.edu.au.
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 27 March 2013
If you are interested in applying for a Creative Art Scholarship, please click
here for an
Application Form
Foundation Scholarships - Year 6
The Foundation Scholarship is offered by The Southport School Foundation and is
open only to boys currently in Year 5 who are currently not attending TSS and
who would be unable to attend TSS without scholarship support. This scholarship
offers a remission of fees for Year 6 to Year 12. This scholarship is awarded
to boys who are well-rounded students and able to contribute to the general life
of the school. Applicants are selected for an interview based on the application
and supporting documentation. The Headmaster may require family income
information to assess financial need.
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 27 March 2013.
If you are interested in applying for a Year 6 Foundation Scholarship, please
click here for an
Application Form
H J King Memorial Scholarships for Music
- Years 4 - 11
These scholarships are named after Henry John King, who was the second organist
and Master of the Choristers of St Alban’s Chapel. He was responsible for the
design of the present Chapel organ, and served the school from 1922 to 1932.
Henry John King was a noted musician and was much in demand as an adjudicator of
eisteddfodau etc. Above all, his lasting contribution to The Southport School
was the establishment of a boys’ choir in St Alban’s Chapel. This tradition has
continued to the present day. The value of each scholarship is the remission of
one third of the annual school tuition fees, as well as tuition fees for a
weekly one hour lesson on a nominated instrument. The H J King Scholarship is
offered to students entering the school in Year 4 and above. No scholarship fee
applies.
Deadline for applications is 22 February 2013.
If you are interested in applying for an HJ King Memorial Scholarship, please
click here for an
Application Form
Old Southportonians' Association Bursaries
Deadline for applications is
Friday 12 April 2013.
In addition to scholarships, The Old Southportonians’ Association (OSA) provides a number of bursaries for sons of Old Boys to enter the Senior School. Further details of these bursaries are available from the OSA office, phone 07 5531 9803, or email the OSA office osa@tss.qld.edu.au.
If you are interested in applying for an OSA Bursary, please click here for an
Application Form.
Sport Scholarships
Available for boarders and day boys who will be entering Year 10 or 11. In
exceptional circumstances, for State or National level performance, scholarships
may be awarded to boys from Years 7, 8 or 9.
Sports scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated ability.
Scholarship values generally vary between 10% and 50% remission of annual
tuition fees for the duration of schooling.
Parents in genuine financial need can also apply for a means-tested bursary to
augment the Sports Scholarship. The Headmaster will consider bursary
applications from parents of boys who have been awarded a scholarship but might
not be able to consider The Southport School for financial reasons. In such
cases family income information will be required to be conveyed confidentially
to the Headmaster. Parents in this situation should flag this in their
application.
Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the pupil’s time at The Southport
School, subject to annual monitoring and review at key stages. The Headmaster
has the right to withdraw a scholarship at any time if behaviour, commitment and
progress are not being maintained. The value of any award must remain strictly
confidential between parents and the school. Pupils should not be told about the
value of the award.
Applicants must support their Scholarship Application with two referees’ reports
outlining their suitability for a Sport Scholarship at The Southport School. One
referee report must be from a school coach or teacher, and the other from a
recognised club or Regional, State, National or international coach in the
applicant’s chosen sport. The scholarship selection process is competitive and
not all applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria are necessarily
awarded scholarships. Generally boys on Sports Scholarships are performing at
State or National selection level.
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 27 March 2013.
If you are intersted in applying for a Sport Scholarship, please click here for
an
Sport Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships Opening Mid 2013
Gifted and Talented Scholarship
The strength of the TSS Gifted and Talented Academic Program speaks for itself
when past records show students gaining full tertiary scholarships to such
eminent institutions as University of Queensland, New York University, and
Harvard University.
To celebrate the success of our program, we are offering a limited number of
significant scholarships and some partial scholarships opportunities to new
students who perform above their age level (top level ability) for entry into
Years 3 to 11 in 2014. Our Gifted & Talented Program is specifically attuned to
the learning requirements of boys, thus ensuring that each individual boy
develops to his fullest academic potential. Your son could be amongst those to
tread this proven path to a successful future by means of one of our
Scholarships.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive examination, dates are
yet to be announced.
Those who have already sat our Gifted and Talented Scholarship test need not
re-sit the test at this time.