Excellence or Innovation in Science & Technology Scholarships

For a Year 11/12 student intent on pursuing a career in Science, Medical or Technology fields.

Remission

Either 15%, 25% or 50% remission of the annual Tuition Fee dependent on academic performance and review of active involvement in Science & Technology-related learning supporting overall academic performance. Those demonstrating innovation in this field are also encouraged to apply.

Applications close

Tuesday, 7 February, 2023

External testing

All applicants for this scholarship must have taken the ACER test on Saturday 27 February 2021.

Means test

Awarding this Scholarship will be conditional on a means test.

Submit

Applicants are required to submit the following for an application to be processed:

• Active areas of involvement in Science and/or

Technology learning of some significance that demonstrates a passion and advancement in learning (which may include excellence and/or innovation)

• Most recent NAPLAN results (additional years preferred)

• ICAS results in Science & Technology (if completed) (other areas welcomed)

• The two most recent full school reports (which have teacher comments) • Any other supporting academic-related documentation

• A cover letter written by the student only, outlining interest in the scholarship and, if not yet attending SMGS, also why they are interested in

SMGS as a school and this scholarship area – max. 2 pages

Interview

Students shortlisted will be invited for an interview with the Principal.

Timeline for 2023

Science & Technology Scholarship Applications

SMGS Scholarship Applications Open Start of December 2022

Scholarship Applications Close Tuesday, 7 February, 2023

Interviews April and May 2023

Offers Sent June 2023

Acceptance Returned Acceptance letters must be returned within two weeks of receipt.