SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2009 ENTRY

Each year The Southport School offers a limited number of scholarships to students entering Years 7 to 11.

All scholarships are reviewed annually and the continuation of an award is dependent on the scholarship holder's performance, academic effort, behaviour, participation and contribution to the overall life of the school.

Applications for 2009 scholarships will be available at the beginning of 2008, closing date for Academic applications is February 22, 2008. The Academic Scholarship Selection Test will be conducted at the Senior School on 8th March 2008.

Academic Scholarships are now closed (as of Feb 22, 2008)

The scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive examination conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research. Scholarship values vary from approximately 10% to 70% 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 interviewing selected applicants 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 ACER directly if you experience difficulty in this process by phoning (03) 8508 9049 (please note new number as this has changed recently).

Academic Scholarship Application Requirements

If you are interested in having your child sit for an Academic Scholarship, please register by following the procedure outlined below, no later than February 22, 2008. The scholarship examination will be held on the 8th March 2008 at the senior school clock tower building, beginning at 8.45 a.m. and finishing at approximately 12.00 p.m. The scholarship application fee is $85.

At The Southport School we are pleased to offer scholarships at the following levels:

Designed for students entering Year 8 in 2009. (Currently in Year 7, 2008)

Level 3

Designed for students entering Year 11 in 2009. (Currently in Year 10, 2008)

Year 7 Foundation Scholarships

The Foundation Scholarship is offered by The Southport School Foundation and is open only to boys currently in Year 6 who are currently not attending TSS and who would be unable to attend TSS without Scholarship support. This scholarship offers part remission of fees for Year 7 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 interview based on the application and supporting documentation The Headmaster may require family income information to assess financial need. For application forms please email Admissions on admissions@tss.qld.edu.au. Deadline for applications is 28 March, 2008.

Creative Art Scholarship

Available to students entering Years 8 to 11 and are open to any secondary senior student (enrolled, registered and non-registered at TSS). 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 28 March, 2008.

H J King Memorial Scholarships for Music

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 8 and above. No scholarship fee applies. For application forms please email Admissions on admissions@tss.qld.edu.au. Deadline for applications is 28 March, 2008.

Sport Scholarship

Available for boarders and dayboys who will be entering Years 8 to 11. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated ability. Scholarship values vary between 10% and 75% remission of annual tuition fees for the duration of the schooling, and are determined by the Headmaster on advice from the Director of Sport. 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 by 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. Many boys on Sports Scholarships are performing at State or National selection level. 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 application forms please email Admissions on admissions@tss.qld.edu.au. Deadline for applications is 28 March, 2008.

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. The application should be in writing, in the form of a letter, addressed to the Headmaster. 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 28 March, 2008.

OSA Bursaries

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. Deadline for applications is 28 March, 2008.

All scholarships for 2008 now closed