We seek young leaders, who are committed to our community and motivated to grow through active contribution and service.

Applications for our 2027 Adventurous Minds Scholarships will open soon:

Community Scholarships – Apply Now

Community and its role in Reconciliation

At Woodleigh, we believe that it is essential for our young people and the broader community to build an understanding of our First Nations heritage and the critical place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people hold in our society. Through open and respectful conversations and powerful immersive learning experiences, our community and children learn to understand and appreciate Australia’s First Nations people and culture.

We are committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination. We work to offer opportunities for members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to share their culture and learn alongside other students at Woodleigh School in a genuine two-way learning experience. As part of this deep commitment to reconciliation, we are pleased to offer Community Scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Community Scholarships are for entry into Year 7 2026 and are offered to students who do not currently and would otherwise be unable to attend Woodleigh School.

The Community Scholarship

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who feel that the opportunities afforded by a Woodleigh education might be life-changing and transformative for both them and their families. Unlike other Woodleigh Scholarships, the Community Scholarship offers a 100% remission of all tuition and consolidated charges.

Community Scholarships are awarded on the basis of sound academic potential, a strong desire to learn, and the willingness to participate fully in the co-curricular life of the school. This includes a connection to culture, leadership skills, citizenship qualities and a willingness to be part of our Aboriginal Community Partnerships Group.

Students are expected to make the most of all opportunities at Woodleigh and parents/guardians will actively support every aspect of their schooling. Boarding and homestay facilities are NOT available, so applicants are expected to live with their families/guardians within a commutable distance of the school.

Applications

Applications for the Year 7 2026 Community Scholarships are now open and close on Friday 30 May 2025.

Supporting Documentation

The following documents are required for each scholarship candidate:

Completed Application for Enrolment, add the application waiver code: 593G68D
Cover letter outlining the student’s qualities and achievements
Last two full school reports
NAPLAN test results
Proof of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander status
Letters of recommendation from the student’s School Principal or teacher
Other documents providing evidence of the candidate’s commitment to and involvement in their local community
Students are to provide a recorded 30-second video or a handwritten piece introducing themselves and telling us about their ‘mob’, family or community and also how they'd like to make a positive contribution to the Woodleigh community.

Documents should be addressed to our Principal, David Baker, by the closing date of Friday 30 May 2025. Please note that applications will not be accepted after this date.

Inclusions

Community Scholarships cover 100% of Tuition Fees and Consolidated Charges and are tenable through to the end of Year 12.
The Student Entry Fee ($900.00) is waived for the successful applicants.
Additional costs, such as uniforms and textbooks, are covered at the Principal's discretion.
Term 1 camps for Years 7 – 10 are covered.
Term 1 Senior Homestead Camp (Years 11 and 12) have $800 allowance.
Term 3 Activities Week Camps up to an annual value of $800 are included.
One visit to theAmpilatwatja Community is included.
Fees are covered for formals and the Year 12 Valedictory.

Expectations

The scholarships are awarded with the intention that the successful candidates will continue through to the end of Year 12 and are subject to annual review by the Principal. If it is felt that the student’s work, behaviour, or attendance is below standard or inappropriate, the Principal reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship with reasonable notice. Applications for this Community Scholarship are only open to students not currently attending Woodleigh School, and who would otherwise be unable to attend.

Students are expected to make the most of all opportunities afforded them and that their parent(s) will actively support every aspect of their schooling.

Results

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the Principal along with Woodleigh's Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs.

Scholarship offers are strictly confidential and are made at the discretion of the Principal. No correspondence will be entered into. All applicants will receive communication from the school advisingthe outcome of their application.

Further Information

If you have any further questions regarding Woodleigh School Scholarships, please contact Laura Maasburg, Director of Enrolments.

03 5971 6100or [email protected].

Academic Scholarships

Awarded to the most highly able students, candidates will have a strong desire to learn and a willingness to give their best to Woodleigh's extensive programs. We seek young leaders who are committed to our community and are motivated to grow through active contribution and service. Students who display outstanding academic ability on the scholarship test will be invited to an interview with our Principal, David Baker.

Inclusions: The Academic Scholarships cover a percentage of Tuition Fees, only tenable through until the end of Year 12. Additional costs such as the Consolidated Charges, camps, uniforms and books are not included in Tuition Fees and therefore not covered by the scholarship.
Expectations: Receiving the Academic Scholarship is a privilege, and students are expected to be leaders in our community, adhering to Woodleigh’s values of Respect for Self, Others and the Environment. Awardees will participate in an annual scholarship review; this meeting will occur between the Principal and Deputy Principal, Head of Campus. It will be structured as a mentoring opportunity for scholarship students as they journey through their Woodleigh education by reflecting on what has been achieved, as well as aspirations for the year ahead.

Principal Scholarship

Awarded based on sound academic potential, candidates will possess a strong desire to learn and the willingness to fully participate in the life of our school. We seek young leaders who are committed to our community and work to better themselves and their peers through active contribution and service.

Inclusions: The Principal Scholarship covers a percentage of Tuition Fees only and is tenable through to the end of Year 12. Additional costs such as the Consolidated Charges, camps, uniforms and books are not part of the Tuition Fees and are therefore not covered by the scholarship.
Expectations: Receiving the Principal's Scholarship is a privilege, and students are responsible for being leaders within our community, adhering to our values of Respect for Self, Others and the Environment. Awardees will participate in an annual scholarship review; this meeting will occur between the Principal and Deputy Principal, Head of Campus. It will be structured as a mentoring opportunity for scholarship students as they journey through Woodleigh School. They will reflect on what has been achieved and discuss aspirations for the year ahead.

Woodleigh’s annual scholarship program searches for the next generation of Adventurous Minds.

We are here to help.

Our Enrolments Team is available to assist you through the enrolment process. Reach out to us via our Enquiry Form below or give us a ring during business hours on (03) 5971 6100.

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