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Table of Contents
PLC Scholarships
Application Guidelines
Selection Criteria
Registration & Forms
Key Dates
PLC Scholarships
Peace Lutheran College offers limited scholarships from Year 7 to Year 10 for existing and prospective students. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate a high level of excellence in their chosen area, combined with strong academic performance and dedicated personal commitment.
Scholarships are available in the following areas:
Academic Excellence Scholarship
General Excellence Scholarship (Leadership, Community Service, Excellence exhibited across several areas)
Cultural Excellence Scholarship (Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Art)
We recommend you review the criteria that best suit your strengths, as you may only apply for one stream.
A scholarship will normally be held from Years 7 to 9 or from Years 10 to 12. Students entering at other year levels within these brackets, e.g., applying in Year 8, would be eligible only for a two-year scholarship to the end of their Year 9 studies. Year 10 is the last entry year for scholarships.
The college also reserves the right to terminate the scholarship at any time in the event of gross or continued breaches of expectations, unwarranted decline in academic achievement or application, or persistent failure to support the college in its co-curricular program.
All scholarships are a remission of the tuition fee component only of a student’s school fees. The Principal determines the amount of remission, and once offered, this decision is final. NB: If a year level is at capacity upon application, a scholarship may not be available to offer.
Values
Integrity
To live with humility, forgiveness, and authenticity.
Excellence
To strive daily for personal best in all dimensions of life.
Honour
To give dignity and worth to people and place.
Empathy
To foster a servant heart with compassion towards others.
Application Process Guidelines
Please read the following important information before applying for a Peace Lutheran College Scholarship:
STEP 1 – Educational Assessment Registration
The educational assessment for all scholarships for the 2027 school year will be held at the college on Tuesday, 24th March 2026. The closing date for registration is Friday, 13th March 2026. The cost of the scholarship assessment is $100, including GST. Payment must be made online at the end of the registration process. If payment is not made, your registration will not be valid. Assessment is open to current and external students who will be in Years 7 to 10 in 2027.
Alternate testing dates are not available. Please ensure you are available on the scheduled date. Please note that the assessment time will not be communicated until the week before the assessment. Late applications will not be accepted. The assessment comprises online and paper-based components, including four online multiple-choice tests of 30 minutes each and a 15-minute written test. Students will be provided with breaks. More information will be sent to registered students on Friday before the assessment date.
Practice tests can be purchased from Edutest when registering online. If you have questions relating to the tests, contact the testing provider, Edutest, on +61 3 9014 1411
Application Process Guidelines
STEP 2 - Application Form & Portfolio Submission
Complete the application form for your chosen scholarship and submit it with your portfolio.
We accept both handwritten and typed submission forms. We request that the students complete the application form in their own words. Portfolios, with attached application form, can be emailed to scholarships@plc.qld.edu.au or delivered to the college Administration Office for the attention of ‘Head of Marketing and Enrolments’.
The closing date for the application/portfolio submission is Friday, 13th March, the same date as required for the assessment registration. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Minimum Scholarship Conditions - refer to your chosen scholarship, within this handbook, for specific conditions and selection criteria.
Scholarship conditions will be outlined in the letter of offer for successful students. These conditions may include the following:
Maintain a high academic level (GPA)
Remain in good standing with the college concerning:
- Effort - Behaviour
- Attendance
- Compliance with other College expectations
- Participate fully in the co-curricular activities of the college so far as their abilities allow.
Show support for the leadership role that is implicit for all scholarship holders. This includes being a positive role model for younger students, displaying leadership by encouraging and supporting other students, and fostering team and college spirit.
Selection Criteria
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Academic Excellence scholarship recipients will either have or have the potential to demonstrate high academic achievement.
Student selection is based on external academic examination results, written application/portfolio submission, and, if shortlisted, subsequent interview.
Scholarship Conditions
Scholarship conditions will be outlined in the letter of offer for successful students. These conditions may include the following:
Maintain a high academic level (GPA)
Remain in good standing with the college concerning:
- Effort
- Behaviour
- Attendance
- Compliance with other college expectations
- Participate fully in the co-curricular activities of the college so far as their abilities allow.
Show support for the leadership role that is implicit for all scholarship holders. This includes being a positive role model for younger students, displaying leadership by encouraging and supporting other students, and fostering team and college spirit.
The college reserves the right to terminate the scholarship in the event of gross or continued breaches of expectations, unwarranted decline in academic achievement or application, or persistent failure to support the college in its co-curricular program.
Selection Criteria
General Excellence Scholarship
The General Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate excellence in several areas, including leadership, community service, service to the school community, and cocurricular involvement.
Student selection is based on academic examination results, written application/portfolio submission, and, if shortlisted, subsequent interview.
Scholarship Conditions
Scholarship conditions will be outlined in the letter of offer for successful students. These conditions may include the following:
Maintain a high academic level (GPA)
Remain in good standing with the college concerning:
- Effort
- Behaviour
- Attendance
- Compliance with other College expectations
- Participate fully in the co-curricular activities of the college so far as their abilities allow.
Show support for the leadership role that is implicit for all scholarship holders. This includes being a positive role model for younger students, displaying leadership by encouraging and supporting other students, and fostering team and college spirit.
Selection Criteria
Cultural Excellence Scholarship
The Cultural Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students who have achieved a high level in music, dance, Drama, or Visual Art.
Student selection is based on examination results (to establish commitment and effort towards the process), application form/portfolio submission, and, if shortlisted, a potential audition (music, dance, or Drama) or a portfolio submission (Visual Arts).
Current students at Peace Lutheran College need to have achieved at least a Cultural Award the previous year to be eligible for application. The criteria for a Cultural Award are to: Successfully achieve Grade 5 or above in Music, Dance, and Drama exams, together with involvement in cultural groups/activities throughout the year.
OR
Be the recipient of a Major Award at a regional level (Drama Festival, Eisteddfod Championships, Capture Photography Competition/Energies Exhibition, etc.)
For students not currently attending Peace Lutheran college, they must be at a similar standard to the above criteria, and this must be evidenced in their portfolio submission.
Selection Criteria
Cultural Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship Conditions
Scholarship conditions will be outlined in the letter of offer for successful students. These conditions may include the following:
Maintain a high academic level (GPA)
Remain in good standing with the college concerning:
- Effort
- Behaviour
- Attendance
- Compliance with other college expectations
Elect to study subjects that are in line with the scholarship offer.
Participate fully in the co-curricular activities of the college so far as their abilities allow, contributing to the college's Arts program.
Maintaining a Cultural Award annually.
Show support for the leadership role that is implicit for all scholarship holders. This includes being a positive role model for younger students, displaying leadership by encouraging and supporting other students, and fostering team and college spirit.
To commence your application, please follow the link below or log on to EduTest.
https://aus.edutest.com.au/D/?t=my4xw280
You will find all the scholarship application forms on our website:
https://www.plc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/scholarships
Key Dates
Scholarship application forms and portfolios
Opening date: Monday, 2nd February 2026
Closing date: Friday, 13th March 2026
Educational assessment registration
Opening date: Monday, 2nd February 2026
Closing date: Friday, 13th March 2026
Educational assessment date
Tuesday, 24th March 2026 - held at Peace Lutheran College
Confirmation of Scholarship Recipients
Friday, 1st May 2026.
