Scholarships
Recognising Potential, Inspiring Excellence
At Huntingtower, we believe excellence is expressed in many ways. Our Scholarship Program recognises students who demonstrate outstanding ability, character and commitment, and who will contribute positively to our vibrant and values-driven community.
Scholarships at Huntingtower
Each year Huntingtower offers scholarships for entry into Years 7, 9 and 10. Scholarships can be awarded to cover from 25% and up to 50% of tuition fees.
A limited number of scholarships will be awarded in the areas of Academic, General Excellence or Music.
Scholarships are available to new and current students. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia at the time of application.
Please note, Huntingtower does not disclose testing results and the results remain the property of the School.
2028 Scholarship Application Dates
Eligibility
Scholarships are available to new and current students who will be entering Year 7, 9 and 10 in 2028. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia at the time of application.
Application Fee
$130 AUD
Opening Date
Applications open Monday 9 November 2026
Closing Date
Applications will close Wednesday 3 February 2027
Scholarship Test Date
Saturday 13 February 2027
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Academic Scholarship candidates must be high achieving students who excel academically and who will also contribute to the school in many other areas.
How to Apply
Please complete both steps:
- Complete the Edutest application to register.
- Once you have received the 2026 end of year school report, email the electronic Scholarship Portfolio (requirements listed below) to: scholarships@huntingtower.vic.edu.au prior to the closing deadline. Please include the candidate name in the subject of the email. No late applications will be accepted.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited, together with their families, for an interview with the Principal or delegate.
GENERAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
General Excellence Scholarship candidates must have achieved a high academic standard, plus excellence in at least two of the following areas:
- Sport
- Music
- Leadership
- Community service
How to Apply
Please complete both steps:
- Complete the Edutest application to register.
- Once you have received the 2026 end of year school report, email the electronic Scholarship Portfolio (requirements listed below) to: scholarships@huntingtower.vic.edu.au prior to the closing deadline. Please include the candidate name in the subject of the email. No late applications will be accepted.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited, together with their families, for an interview with the Principal or delegate.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
Please ensure that your child has documented evidence that they have attained the required level (according to the table below) of proficiency prior to audition.
Auditions are available for any orchestral ensemble instrument (Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind). Students auditioning on Piano or Guitar as their primary instrument must also present a second instrument from the Brass, Percussion, String, or Woodwind family. Typically, students have had at least 18 months of experience on their second instrument, and they must present a short work on this instrument within the audition time limit.
Students auditioning on an orchestral instrument as their primary instrument may also choose to briefly demonstrate a second instrument but need to do so within the performance time limit. Instruments other than orchestral instruments will be considered at the discretion of the Director of Music.
How to Apply
Please complete all steps:
- Complete the Edutest application to register.
- Video Audition Application. Please submit an instrumental performance video HERE. Videos should be 2-3 minutes long and prepared with or without an accompaniment. Applicants are encouraged to showcase their technical performance skills and demonstrate two contrasting works (one fast piece and one slow piece) of their choosing. Videos should be unedited, and applications are asked to perform for the camera as they would to a live audience.
- Once you have received the 2026 end of year school report, email the electronic Scholarship Portfolio (requirements listed below) to: scholarships@huntingtower.vic.edu.au prior to the closing deadline. Please include the candidate name in the subject of the email. No late applications will be accepted.
The Director of Music will invite shortlisted candidates for a live audition based on the completed application form and video audition. Applicants who are not selected for a live audition will be notified by email.
All successful Music scholarship students will be expected to regularly participate in at least one Huntingtower instrumental ensemble and/or Choir. Candidates who aspire to include Music Performance in their VCE repertoire will be looked upon favourably.
Portfolio Requirements
All (including current Huntingtower students) applicants are asked to provide an electronic Scholarship Portfolio via email to scholarships@huntingtower.vic.edu.au.
Please include the following documents in the Scholarship Portfolio:
- Cover letter with a statement written by the student, explaining why they would like to be considered for the Scholarship and how they believe attending Huntingtower would impact their future and what they would bring to Huntingtower.
- School Report – please provide the latest full year school report (2026 Semester 1 and Semester 2)
- A copy of the latest NAPLAN results
- Copies of any certificates of achievement, Sporting ability/achievements, Music ability/achievements, Leadership achievements and Community Service. If you would like to include a reference from a teacher, principal, sporting organisation, church group, community service organisation, etc. (this is not essential), please feel free to do so.
- Current Huntingtower students are not required to provide written references from their teachers.
Interviews
Scholarship interview appointments will commence approximately 3 weeks following the exam.
All decisions relating to scholarships are final. Scholarship offers are strictly confidential and must not be shared or discussed beyond your immediate family. Individual results will not be shared with applicants.
Please direct any enquiries specific to the Scholarship Examination to Edutest directly.
Huntingtower would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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