Scholarships

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.

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 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:

• an 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
• an audition performance of two contrasting pieces which shows ability at the minimum levels as outlined below

Years 7 and 8 entry – at time of audition

• 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 – at time of audition

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

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).

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.

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 is awarded to a female child of an Alumni and 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 Mike Blood Alumni Scholarship is intended for families who would not normally have the financial means to attend Tintern Grammar.

This Scholarship is awarded to a male child of an Alumni and is 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.

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.

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 and Jean’s in 2024, the Speagle family continues to support the Scholarship Fund.

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

• a female student entering Year 7 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.