Scholarships

Scholarship applications for students commencing in Year 5 and in Years 7 – 11 in 2026, are now open until 4.00pm 4 September 2024.  Students may apply for more than one Scholarship. Applications are open to Australian citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only.

Step 1

Create an IDAT account

It is recommended to complete this on a computer, rather than a mobile device.

Step 2

Register and pay for your IDAT Scholarship Test.

Select the Scholarship test, date and time.

Pay the $110 Scholarship test fee.

Registration is only valid when payment is made in full.

While in this screen, note your IDAT ID number, IDAT test booking number, date and time of test – this will be required on your Scholarship Application form.

Step 3

Complete your Tintern Grammar Scholarship Application Form.

Your application must include:

1. Your IDAT ID number
2. IDAT Test booking number,
3. Date and time of IDAT test on page 1 of the Scholarship application form.
4. Accompanying documentation

Applications without these details completed will not be accepted.

Step 4

Scan accompanying documentation:

1. Copy of Birth Certificate
2. Copy of Passport and Visa (for Australian Permanent Resident visa holders)
3. Copy of school reports for the last two years
4. Copy of the two most recent NAPLAN reports
5. Supporting documentation and certificate
6. Copy of AMEB (or equivalent) Certificates (for Music applicants)
7. Copy of other certificates, eg ICAS

Step 5

Submit your application.

Email your completed Scholarship Application with accompanying documentation with the subject line: Scholarship Application – name of child.

The Tintern Grammar Scholarship Fund has been established to support the Academic Achievement, Future Voices (General Excellence) and Music and Performing Arts Scholarships only. The Dr Sylvia Walton AO, Mike Blood and Henry and Jean Speagle Scholarships are separate and are not supported by the Tintern Grammar Scholarship Fund.

What is the Scholarships Review Process?

The School will receive the results from IDAT after all Scholarship tests have been completed. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview with the Principal, Vice Principal or Head of School.

Please note do not call the School for the outcome. The School is unable to share any Scholarship testing results or provide feedback due to the competitive nature of this process.

Tintern Grammar will notify all candidates in writing at the successful completion of the Scholarship review process by December 2024.

How do I accept a Scholarship Offer?

To accept a Scholarship you must make payment of $2,150 which is made up of $150 Application Fee, $1,000 non-refundable Enrolment Fee and $1,000 refundable Parent Deposit within two days of the Scholarships Offer. The School also requires receipt of the signed acceptance paperwork as part of a standard enrolment.

What is the value of the Scholarship?

The value of the Scholarship is up to a maximum of 50% of the Tuition Fee only. All other costs are charged as per normal. Please note that Tintern Grammar does not offer full Scholarships at any level. All Scholarships awarded are non- negotiable.

What does the Scholarship cover?

The Scholarship covers your child’s year of admission and commencement, to the completion of Year 12. If your child leaves Tintern Grammar before the end of Year 12, the Scholarship funds are to be refunded in full to the School.

The terms and conditions of Scholarships are confidential and any breach of confidentiality will result in the revoking of the Scholarship awarded.

Examination Dates

Monday 16 September 2024: ALL Year 3 applicants for Year 5 entry

Tuesday 17 September 2024: Year 5 applicants for Year 7 entry

Wednesday 18 September 2024: Year 5 applicants for Year 7 entry

Thursday 19 September 2024: Year 5 applicants for Year 7 entry

Monday 23 September 2024: ALL Years 6-9 applicants for Years 8-11 entry

Tests are scheduled daily with FIVE sessions to choose from, and each session can only take nine (9) students.

Please email IDAT directly if you cannot fit in the designated dates.

When are Music and Performing Arts auditions held?

Music and Performing Arts Scholarship auditions will take place in the week of 8 – 10 October 2024 at Tintern Grammar. Details of an audition time will be advised after applications have closed.

Academic Achievement and Leadership Scholarships are available for entry into Year 5, and Years 7 – 11 2026.

Academic Achievement and Leadership Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s results from the IDAT test, as well as their completed application, NAPLAN results, school reports and accompanying documentation. Students will also need to demonstrate broader involvement and engagement in co- and extra-curricular activities outside the classroom. Academic performance must be maintained throughout the student’s learning journey at Tintern. Shortlisted candidates will attend an interview with the Principal or Vice Principal.

Academic Achievement and Leadership Scholarships are available for entry into Year 5, and Years 7 – 11 2026.

Future Voices Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s results of the IDAT test, completed application, NAPLAN results, school reports and accompanying documentation.  The Future Voices Scholarship application should:

• demonstrate a balance of academic potential and commitment
• leadership qualities and involvement
• commitment to a range of co-and extra-curricular activities
• willingness to contribute across multiple facets of School life.

This may be in the areas of sport, community or public service, environmental responsibility, or other fields of significance. Leadership and involvement in the School must be maintained throughout the student’s learning journey at Tintern.

Short-listed candidates must attend an interview with the Principal or Vice Principal.

Music Scholarships are available for entry into Years 7 – 11 in 2026.

Music Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s music audition, results from the IDAT test as well as their completed application, NAPLAN results, school reports and accompanying documentation. During the audition students must demonstrate outstanding musical ability. Students are required to play two contrasting pieces on their main instrument and arrange for their own accompanist to attend the audition. Throughout the student’s journey at Tintern, they must commit to tuition and involvement in ensembles and performances.

Music applicants will be assessed using a combination of the following selection criteria:

• ability to demonstrate excellence in Music.
• a commitment to Music at Tintern Grammar through academic study in Music through to Year 12.

• a willingness to uphold the School’s Compass values.
• audition Performance of two contrasting pieces which shows ability at the following minimum levels:

Years 7 and 8 entry

• string and woodwind instruments must be at Grade 4 AMEB standard or above
• brass instruments must be at Grade 2 AMEB standard or above

Years 9, 10 and 11 entry

• string and woodwind instruments must be at Grade 5 AMEB standard or above
• brass instruments must be at Grade 3 AMEB standard or above

Auditions will take place at Tintern Grammar in the week of 8-10 October 2024. Details of an audition time will be advised after applications close.

Performing Arts Scholarships are available for entry into Years 7 – 11 in 2026.

Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s audition in either drama, dance or musical theatre or a combination of these areas, results from the IDAT test as well as their completed application, NAPLAN results, school reports and accompanying documentation. Students are required to perform two contrasting pieces in their chosen area and arrange an accompanist to attend the audition if required.

Performing Arts applicants will be assessed using a combination of the following selection criteria:

• ability to demonstrate excellence in drama, dance or musical theatre performance, or a combination of these areas.
• preparedness to fully engage in the life of the School and participate in a range of Performing Arts co-curricular activities.
• a commitment to the Performing Arts at Tintern Grammar through academic study in Drama and/or Theatre Studies through to Year 12.
• a willingness to uphold the School’s Compass values.
• audition performance of two contrasting pieces that shows ability in the chosen area(s).

Auditions will take place at Tintern Grammar in the week of 8-10 October 2024. Details of an audition time will be advised after applications close.

Social Justice Scholarships are available for entry into Years 7 – 11 in 2026.

Social Justice Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s application which will demonstrate:

• a balance of academic potential and commitment
• leadership qualities and involvement
• a commitment to a range of co-and extra-curricular activities
• a willingness to contribute across multiple facets of School life as well as a demonstration of how they have made a positive impact on their local or global communities
• a commitment to continue this involvement in leadership, community and social justice activities maintained throughout the student’s learning journey at Tintern.

The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the student’s application as well as the results from the IDAT test, school reports and NAPLAN results, along with an interview with the Principal or Vice Principal.

This Scholarship is for students who would not normally have the financial means to attend Tintern Grammar. This Scholarship is means-tested and shortlisted candidates will be required to provide financial disclosure upon request.

This Scholarship is awarded to a female child of an Alumni and is available for students entering Years 7 to 11 in 2026.

The Dr Sylvia Walton AO Alumni Scholarship is intended for families who would not normally have the financial means to attend Tintern Grammar.

This Scholarship will be awarded based on the student’s application as well as the results from the IDAT test, school reports and NAPLAN results, along with an interview with a senior member of staff. This Scholarship is means-tested, and shortlisted candidates will be required to provide financial disclosure upon request.

This Scholarship is awarded to a male child of an Alumni and is available for students entering Years 7 to 11 in 2026.

The Mike Blood Alumni Scholarship is intended for families who would not normally have the financial means to attend Tintern Grammar.

This Scholarship will be awarded based on the student’s application as well as the results from the IDAT test, school reports and NAPLAN results, along with an interview with a senior member of staff.  This Scholarship is means-tested, and shortlisted candidates will be required to provide financial disclosure upon request.

The Henry and Jean Speagle Scholarship is available to a student entering Year 7 in 2026 and is valid until the end of Year 12.

Henry Speagle joined the Tintern Community more than 60 years ago when he was appointed to the School Council by the Archbishop-In-Council. Henry remained a member of the School Council for nearly 40 years and in the final years of his term he was the Deputy Chairman.  Among many contributions, his skill as an historian was put to good use in supporting the production of the School’s centenary history in 1977. Henry’s wife Jean supported and enjoyed many formal and celebratory events and activities, particularly those with a musical flavour. In 2001 Henry was inducted as a Life Governor of the School and in further recognition, in 1991, the Science block of classrooms was named in his honour, recognising his enormous contribution to the strength and development of Tintern Grammar. In 2019 the Speagle family was honoured when the building was refurbished and renamed as the Speagle Science Centre. Now in her 96^th year, Jean continues to enjoy her connection to the Tintern Community and even though unable to attend in person, keeps up to date with the happenings around the School.

The Henry and Jean Speagle Scholarship has been pledged to the School by Henry and Jean and their son. Following Henry’s death in 2020, the Speagle family made an initial gift to the Scholarship Fund. The family will continue to build the corpus for the Scholarship including through a bequest.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:

• a female student who does not currently attend Tintern Grammar
• from a family who for financial reasons could not otherwise afford a Tintern education
• a family (or student) who has an affiliation and is a practising member of a recognised Christian denomination, preferably Anglican.

This Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the student’s application as well as the results from the IDAT test, school reports and NAPLAN results, along with an interview with a senior member of staff. This Scholarship is means-tested, shortlisted candidates will be required to provide financial disclosure upon request.