Scholarship General Selection Discovery College currently works on a rolling admissions system according to the following calendar: Received on or before 15 October – considered for Term 2 commencement Received on or before 15 February – considered for Term 3 commencement Received on or before 15 April – considered for Term 1 start of following academic year
Personal Qualities Discovery College seeks applications from globally minded young people who:
possess skills necessary to conduct purposeful, constructive research
are able to make sound decisions and to solve complex problems
can receive and express ideas confidently in English
demonstrate a commitment to learning languages other than English
approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety
have acquired a critical mass of significant knowledge
have integrity, honesty, and a sense of fairness and justice
show sensitivity towards the needs of others through service to the community
respect the views, values and traditions of other individuals and cultures
give thoughtful consideration to their own learning
Application Requirements Discovery College scholarship applicants:
are full-time students
are able to be successful on the general admissions assessment
are committed to extra-curricular and community service activities, participation in school and or community clubs and projects
demonstrate leadership either in their academic, extra-curricular activities, or community activities
have the demonstrated or potential ability to act as a role model to peers
have NOT applied for a scholarship in any of the scholarship categories at Discovery College within the last 12 months
a non-refundable fee of $600 will be required for students applying for
Academic Scholarships. Cheques should be made payable to Discovery
College.
International Baccalaureate Programme Students should be informed about the International Baccalaureate Programme and its expectations. More information can be found at (www.ibo.org).
In addition to satisfying general selection criteria, the committee will select students in accordance with selection criteria specific to the scholarship types for which the candidate has applied.
Ranking If the number of successful scholarship applicants in any year level or category exceeds the number of places available, applicants will be selected based on the outcome of their assessment and interview.
Offer Process and Notification Students and their families will be advised in writing of the outcome of their applications. If an applicant is unsuccessful, some feedback will be given as to why the application did not meet the necessary criteria.
Successful applicants will be advised in writing of the terms and conditions of the scholarship. At the time of accepting the offer they must accept the conditions of the scholarship and agree to provide relevant personal information to enable the college to assess eligibility.
Award Disbursement A Discovery College Scholarship covers a percentage of tuition fees for over an academic year, subject to a student’s continuing eligibility to hold the scholarship unless otherwise agreed.
The Discovery College Scholarship Programme does not provide financial assistance to students and their families for expenses extraneous to tuition fees. These include expenses such as:
Textbooks
Stationery items
School uniforms
Field trips
Lunch programme
Miscellaneous Levy
Conditions of Scholarship Students and their families will be advised in writing of the scholarship offer and terms. Terms include, but are not limited to, expectations of exemplary behavior, participation in College activities, contribution to the College, mentorship, demonstration of leadership, and academic achievement.
Students must agree to accept the conditions of the scholarship and consent to providing personal information relevant to assessing their ongoing eligibility to the college on reasonable request. This information will remain confidential between the college scholarship administrator/advisor, the Principal, and the applicant and their family.
Applications and referee forms are available below:
Scholarships
