2025 Scholarship Booklet

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Trinity Anglican College

2025 Scholarships

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which our College is situated, the Wiradjuri people, and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

About our College

Trinity Anglican College is a co-educational College that offers more.

We are driven by passion, dedication, education and innovation. We are committed to providing diverse learning experiences that empower the next generation of leaders

Located on the New South Wales and Victorian border, with a campus in Thurgoona, we nurture and educate our students to achieve outstanding academic results in our state-of-the-art classrooms and beyond.

Our Scholarship Program provides our new and existing students with the opportunity to grow and learn in a unique environment, to develop as life-long learners and become the leaders of the future

Our educational excellence is supported by a rich and diverse curriculum, alongside co-curricular and creative programs that encompass everything from the arts and sport to technological pursuits.

An education at Trinity is impactful; it is meaningful. No matter where you want to go or who you want to be, it all starts here.

Our Mission, Vision & Motto

As an Anglican School, Trinity Anglican College provides hope and love through sharing and celebrating our faith.

We are an aspirational school committed to a holistic education, offering students opportunities to achieve excellence - catering for individual students' needs, interests and skills

Our Mission

Our mission is to engage tomorrow’s leaders, forging a path to the future where our students are equipped with all the tools and skills to succeed in any given environment.

Our Vision

Growing people of joy and purpose, through engaged and personalised learning experiences

Our Motto

Omnia possibilia apud Deum.

All things are possible with God.

Our Four Pillars of Education

Learning

At Trinity, our teachers seek to know your child so they can deliver a personalised and targeted learning experience We are helping our students to better understand their own learning. We want them to appreciate their capacity for growth and to regularly experience the joy and power of learning.

Character

The purpose of education is to develop people with a 'tool kit' for life. At Trinity, we believe a rich and full-bodied education is one that is holistic We are growing young people of integrity, faith, hope and purpose.

Opportunity

We believe every child is fantastic at something We offer a broad range of learning opportunities, in and beyond the classroom, so every child can discover new talents and passions

Community

We want every child to feel a deep sense of belonging at Trinity. As an Anglican school, we believe every one of us is created by God We are all valuable - formed with hope and purpose.

Scholarships Available

Commencing in 2025, Trinity Anglican College offers a limited number of Academic, Sports, Performing Arts and Indigenous Scholarships for entry into Years 10, 11 and 12 to new and existing students.

Academic Scholarships

Awarded to students of exceptional academic potential who demonstrate excellence across a broad range of disciplines.

Sports Scholarships

Sports Scholarships are awarded to students who are competing at State or National level. In addition to being a willing participant in the wide range of opportunities available at the College, recipients must also demonstrate a sound level of academic achievement.

Performing Arts Scholarships

Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate a high level of skill in areas such as music, singing, dance or drama. In addition to involvement in our Performing Arts Program, recipients must also demonstrate a sound level of academic achievement.

Indigenous Scholarships

Indigenous Scholarships are awarded to Indigenous students who demonstrate a concern for the broader community, a connection to their cultural heritage, leadership abilities, and a commitment to their academic studies.

Interested students are required to apply online via the Trinity Anglican College website before the closing date.

Academic Scholarships

All students wishing to apply for an Academic Scholarship must sit the Academic Assessment Services (AAS) Scholarship Test at Trinity Anglican College on Wednesday 10 April, 2024.

An application fee of $125 is required when registering with AAS. Interested students are required to register online via the Trinity Anglican College website before the closing date.

Remission

50% of the annual Tuition Fee is dependent on academic performance in the AAS test and review of other documents supporting academic performance.

AAS Testing

Registrations with AAS close on Friday 5 April, 2024. Testing is scheduled for Wednesday 10 April, 2024.

Submissions & Evidence

All scholarship applicants are requested to provide a Portfolio including:

A cover letter written by the student outlining their interest in the scholarship and, if not yet enrolled at Trinity, why they are interested in enrolling (max two pages).

NAPLAN - most recent (plus additional years).

Two most recent school reports that include teacher comments

Any other supporting (academic-related) documentation.

Evidence of high achievement in co-curricular activities within the school environment or local community

Results in academic competitions.

Evidence of leadership roles (if applicable)

Other academic evidence.

*AAS results are sent directly to the College, therefore not required to be included as part of the application These results are kept confidential to the College.

Interview

Students shortlisted based on academic performance will be invited for an interview.

Sports Scholarships

Remission

50% of the annual Tuition Fee is dependent on meritorious performance and review of other documents supporting excellence in sport (state or national representative)

Applications

Applications close on Friday 5 April, 2024.

Interviews conducted in Term 2, 2024.

Submissions & Evidence

Students applying are required to submit the following items in their portfolio:

A cover letter written by the student outlining their interest in the scholarship and, if not yet enrolled at Trinity Anglican College, why they are interested in enrolling (max two pages).

Provide an overall summary of major event results including evidence to verify these results.

A personal reference, such as sports coach, instructor, mentor, etc.

Two most recent school reports that include teacher comments

Any other supporting (merit-related) documentation.

An application fee of $50 payable to the College is required when submitting a Sports Scholarship Application

Interview

Students shortlisted based on meritorious performance will be invited for an interview.

Performing Arts Scholarships

Remission

50% of the annual Tuition Fee is dependent on meritorious performance and review of other documents supporting excellence in music, singing, dance or drama.

Applications

Applications close on Friday 5 April, 2024.

Interviews conducted in Term 2, 2024.

Submissions & Evidence

Students applying are required to submit the following items in their portfolio:

A cover letter written by the student outlining their interest in the scholarship and, if not yet enrolled at Trinity Anglican College, why they are interested in enrolling (max two pages).

List of relevant performance results in the chosen area of interest Provide an overall summary of major event results including evidence to verify these results

A personal reference from a relevant teacher, tutor or mentor. Two most recent school reports that include teacher comments. Any other supporting (merit-related) documentation

An application fee of $50 payable to the College is required when submitting a Performing Arts Scholarship Application.

Interview

Students shortlisted based on meritorious performance will be invited for an interview

Indigenous Scholarships

Remission

50% of the annual Tuition Fee is dependent on meritorious performance and review of other documents

Applications

Applications close on Friday 5 April, 2024.

Interviews conducted in Term 2, 2024.

Submissions & Evidence

Students applying are required to submit the following items in their portfolio:

A cover letter written by the student outlining their interest in the scholarship and, if not yet enrolled at Trinity Anglican College, why they are interested in attending (max two pages).

Evidence of high achievement in co-curricular activities within the school environment or local Indigenous community

A personal reference, such as a teacher or Indigenous Senior Community member

Evidence of leadership roles (if applicable).

Other academic evidence.

Two most recent school reports that include teacher comments

Any other supporting (merit-related) documentation.

There is no cost associated with an Indigenous Scholarship Application.

Eligibility

Australian citizen who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (applicant must supply a Certificate of Aboriginality)

Interview

Students shortlisted will be invited for an interview

How to apply

Step 1

Identify the desired scholarship and review the submission requirements

All Academic Scholarship applications and testing is managed by the AAS. All application details are available on the Trinity Anglican College website: www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au/scholarships

Step 2

For Academic Excellence Scholarships, register with the AAS for testing requirements. Submit all required documentation by the closing date. For Sports, Performing Arts and Indigenous Scholarships, refer to submission requirements and submit via the College website by the closing date.

Applications for all scholarships close on Friday 5 April, 2024. Testing for Academic Scholarships only will be conducted on Wednesday 10 April, 2024.

Step 3

Successful Scholarship applicants will be invited for an interview in Term 2, 2024. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing.

NEW Enrolments

New students will need to include an Enrolment Application Form and required documentation with their scholarship application

Please refer to the Trinity Anglican College website for our Enrolment process www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au/enrolments

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

Remain in good standing with the College in relation to:

Behaviour and effort

Attendance and engagement in College life

Compliance with other expectations

Participate in the co-curricular activities

High standards of citizenship

Show support for the leadership role that is implicit for all scholarship holders This includes being a positive role model for both peers and younger students, displaying leadership by encouraging and supporting other students, and fostering team and College spirit.

The College will reserve the right to terminate the scholarship in the event of gross or continued breaches of expectations, an unwarranted decline in academic achievement or application, or persistent failure to support the College’s Co-Curricular Program.

Our scholarships are subject to annual reviews which consider behaviour, general application and progress, and ongoing maintenance of the requirements of the selection criteria of the scholarship awarded

421 Elizabeth Mitchell Dr Thurgoona NSW 2640 02 6049 3400 www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au A School of the Anglican Schools Commission (Inc)
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