Year 5 Entry in 2027

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School is delighted to offer Academic Scholarships to students commencing Year 5 in 2027. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit. In addition to academic excellence, our scholarship recipients will embody the values that define our school community: Kindness, Connectedness, Curiosity, Vibrancy, and Bravery. Applicants must be in Year 4 in 2026 to be eligible. The scholarship covers the final two years of Junior School and the full six years of Senior School at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School, contingent upon continued academic progress, active involvement in school life, and upholding the values of the School.

All candidates will be required to sit an academic scholarship examination administered by Academic Assessment Services

Year 7 Entry in 2027

The School is pleased to offer Academic Scholarships to students commencing Year 7 in 2027. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence. In addition to academic excellence, our scholarship recipients will embody the values that define our school community: kindness, connectedness, curiosity, vibrancy, and bravery. Applicants must be in Year 6 in 2026 to be eligible. The scholarship covers the full six years of secondary education at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School, contingent upon continued academic progress, active involvement in school life, and upholding the values of the School.

All candidates will be required to sit an academic scholarship examination administered by Academic Assessment Services.

Students entering Years 10 or 11 in 2027 are invited to apply for the High Achievers Scholarship. 

This scholarship is not available to current students at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School.

As part of the application process, all candidates must sit an academic scholarship examination administered by Academic Assessment Services. In addition, applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Academic Achievement: A strong record of academic performance, with demonstrated potential to excel in the enriching VCE learning environment at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School.
• Co-curricular Involvement: Engagement and accomplishment in areas such as the performing and visual arts, music, sport, debating, and other extracurricular pursuits within and beyond the school context.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Evidence of leadership skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

All candidates will be required to sit an academic scholarship examination administered by Academic Assessment Services

Scholarships awarded will cover partial remission of the student's tuition fees until they complete their schooling in Year 12, provided satisfactory progress is maintained in all areas.

“Cooerwull” was the name of the School founded by Mrs Frances Lowe in 1903. Since its establishment, the School has remained committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students.

In honour of this proud heritage, Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School is pleased to offer the Cooerwull General Excellence Scholarship.

Students entering the School in Years 6 to 9 in 2027 are invited to apply. This scholarship is not available to current students at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are required to sit an academic scholarship test administered by Academic Assessment Services. In addition, candidates will be assessed across the following areas:

• Academic Performance: Demonstrated achievement and the potential to thrive within the School’s dynamic and supportive learning environment.
• Co-curricular Involvement: Excellence and participation in areas such as performing arts, visual arts, music, sport, debating, and other relevant pursuits, both in and out of school.
• Citizenship: A commitment to service and active engagement in school, local, or global community initiatives, embodying the School’s values of kindness, connectedness, curiosity, vibrancy, and bravery.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Evidence of initiative, collaboration, and the ability to positively influence others.

All candidates will be required to sit an academic scholarship examination administered by Academic Assessment Services.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an audition (similar to an AMEB exam). The minimum standard (AMEB Grade Level or equivalent) suggested for audition selection is:

Students in Years 4-6 at the time of Audition
An A grade standard:

• Grade 1 - Bassoon, French Horn, Oboe and Percussion
• Grade 2 - Double Bass, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet and Drum Kit
• Grade 3 - Viola, Cello & Saxophone
• Grade 4 - Flute & Violin
• Grade 5* - Piano

* Pianists with a second, orchestral instrument will be given preference.

Students in Years 7-8 at the time of Audition
An A grade standard:

• Grade 2 - Percussion, Bassoon and Oboe
• Grade 3 - Double Bass, Clarinet, Trombone, French Horn and Drum Kit
• Grade 4 - Flute, Cello & Saxophone, Trumpet and Viola
• Grade 6 - Violin
• Grade 8* - Piano

* Pianists with a second, orchestral instrument will be given preference.

Students in Years 9-10 at the time of Audition
An A grade standard:

• Grade 4 - Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, Trombone, Tuba and Double Bass
• Grade 5 - Viola and French Horn
• Grade 6 - Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone and Trumpet
• Grade 7 - Violin and Drum Kit
• Grade 8* - Piano**

* Pianists with a second, orchestral instrument will be given preference.
**All Piano students applying for a Piano Music Scholarship in Years 9-10 must also learn a second instrument at a grade standard appropriate to that year level.

Voice 

• Grade 3 Minimum* (only students in Years 8, 9 and 10 eligible).

* Singers with a second, orchestral instrument will be given preference.

As part of the Music Audition Process, please prepare a Video file for the Music Audition Screening Process which is the step before being invited in for a live Music Audition.

Instrumentation:

• The video should showcase your musical ability across the instrument/s for which you are applying
• You may perform solo or with accompaniment. Your playing must be clearly audible and visually identifiable
  • If you are applying with one instrument, please perform two contrasting pieces (e.g. different styles, tempos or periods).
  • If you are applying with two instruments, please perform one piece on each instrument.

Duration:

• The total length of the video must not exceed 5 minutes
• You may divide the time between instruments as you see fit (e.g. 2.5 minutes per instrument) but ensure each is represented meaningfully.

Naming Your File:

• Please name your file using the following format:
  • [LastName]_[FirstName]_MusicScholarship2027.mp4 (e.g. Brown_Sarah_MusicScholarship2027.mp4

Please Note: A Link will be provided as part of the Scholarship Application Process when Applications Open in October 2025.