Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
Kilvington's next scholarship exam will be held on Saturday, 15 February 2025. Scholarships awarded following this exam will commence in 2026.
We are offering scholarships for entry into Years 5, 7, 9, and 11.
Applications will open on 15 November 2024.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are awarded on the basis of an independent academic examination and an interview.
If you have applied for an Academic Excellence Scholarship, there are no additional requirements for applicants.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an independent academic examination, an interview and an audition.
We require a minimum of AMEB Grade 4 level for Year 5, AMEB Grade 5 level for Year 7 and AMEB Grade 6 level for Year 9 entry.
Music Scholarship recipients are required to participate in choir as well as a minimum of two ensembles through until Year 12.
If a student enters Kilvington in either Year 9 or 11 on a Music Scholarship, they will be required to study VCE Music.
GENERAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
General Excellence scholarships are awarded on the basis of an independent academic examination, an interview and evidence of the student’s active participation in a range of activities outside school.
CONDITIONS
We expect successful students to fully participate in school life through to the end of Year 12. Please be aware that if a scholarship student chooses to leave the School before the completion of Year 12, the value of the scholarships must be repaid in full.
If a scholarship offer is made, acceptance and fees payable are required within two business days.
For further information, please contact our Director of Admissions, Ms Liz Chegwin, on 03 9578 6231 or admissions@kilvington.vic.edu.au.
Academic Success
In 2023, 5% of our class in the top 1%, and 9% in the top 2% of the State, achieving an ATAR of 99+ and 98+ respectively.