Academic, Piano, Music, Vocal and General Excellence scholarships are offered at Lowther Hall; the Academic examinations (for entry into Year 5 and Year 7) and auditions for Piano, Music and Vocal scholarships are normally held in February each year.

Academic. Academic scholarships are offered for entry into Year 5 and Year 7 only. A range of discounts of up to 100% may be offered on tuition fees. 

Piano. Piano scholarships are offered for entry into Year 5 only and offer up to full remission on academic tuition fees and/or private music tuition fees.

Music. Music scholarships are offered for entry into Year 7 and offer up to full remission on academic tuition fees and/or private music tuition fees. 

Vocal (Girls' Voices of the Cathedral). Vocal scholarships are offered for entry into Years 5 or 7 for students wishing to be part of the Girls' Voices of the Cathedral Program. A range of discounts may be offered on academic tuition fees.

St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne is the only cathedral in the southern hemisphere with a designated girls' choir (which is provided by Lowther Hall). Please contact the School if you would like further information about the Program.

General Information for Academic, Piano, Music and Vocal scholarships:

Scholarships cover fees to the end of VCE studies (a range of tuition fee remissions are offered each year to successful candidates). Scholarships are awarded on the basis of examination results, an interview, previous school reports and auditions (Piano, Music and Vocal) and other information. All other expenses (such as composite fees, Building Fund contribution and the enrolment fee) are chargeable.

Scholarships must be accepted to the completion of Year 12 and are conditional upon satisfactory progress being maintained.

The offer of a Scholarship is made on the condition that the Student remains enrolled at Lowther Hall until she completes her secondary schooling to the end of Year 12. If the Student was to leave the School before that time, the parent/s (or guardian/s) will be required to repay the amount of fee remission received up to that time. The Principal may waive this obligation, or reduce the amount required to be repaid, in exceptional circumstances.

The Academic Scholarship examination date is Saturday 1 February 2025. All Academic, Music and Vocal Scholarship applicants who will be in Year 5 or Year 7 in 2026 are required to sit this examination.

The examinations will take place at the School at 17 Leslie Road, Essendon with registration commencing at 8:20am. The start time will be 8:50am and the examinations will conclude at approximately 12:30pm.

Scholarship applicants will be served refreshments during a morning break.

It is not necessary for candidates to bring their own pens or pencils as these are provided.

Parents are asked to leave the grounds by 8:50am.

Shortlisted Music Scholarship candidates will be advised of their audition time on Tuesday 4 February 2025 and auditions will take place after school on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

To see if a girl is eligible to apply for a Music Scholarship, please check the minimum criteria information through the registration link below.

Vocal Scholarship candidates will be advised of their audition time on Wednesday 5 February 2025 and auditions will take place on Saturday 15 February.

To apply for a Lowther Hall Academic, Music or Vocal Scholarship please click here.

General Excellence Scholarships - Year 9 entry

Applications are invited from external students who will be entering Year 9 in 2026 and who demonstrate exceptional ability in one of more of the following areas: Visual Arts (Art, Visual Communication Design), Dance, Drama/Theatre Studies, Sport, Leadership (and other contributions to the applicant’s school and wider community). 

Students who have considerable experience and achievement in one or more of these areas are invited to apply. A sound academic standard is required and Award recipients must be willing to commit to Lowther Hall’s co-curricular programs in their chosen area throughout their entire schooling at Lowther Hall. Recipients of a Dance, Drama/Theatre Studies or Visual Arts Scholarship are expected to study these subjects through to the end of Year 12. The progress of recipients is reviewed regularly. 

A fee remission of 50% will apply to the tuition component of the school fees only and applicants must be in Year 8 in 2025. All other expenses (such as composite fees, Building Fund contribution, any private lessons undertaken and the enrolment fee) are chargeable. 

Applications should include: 

An introductory letter from the student outlining: 

·        why she would like to attend Lowther Hall 

·        her achievements in one or more of the areas listed above 

·        how she might contribute to school life 

Applications should also include the following: 

·        Parent/Caregivers’ contact details (names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses)

.        A copy of the applicants most recent school report and NAPLAN results 

·        A copy of the applicants Birth Certificate or Passport 

·        Details and evidence of any notable awards/certificates 

·        Two written references (together with referees’ contact details) 

·        Portfolio (if applying for a Visual Arts Scholarship) 

Applicants for Dance and/or Drama/Theatre Studies Scholarships will be required to audition in their selected area. Details of the audition will be provided following written application. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with the Principal and Deputy Principal, where they will be required to expand further on their achievements. 

Applications should be forwarded to: 

The Director of Admissions Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School 

17 Leslie Road ESSENDON VIC 3040    -   (P O BOX 2081) ESSENDON WEST VIC 3040   

OR   

admissions@lowtherhall.vic.edu.au

The closing date for General Excellence Scholarship applications is Thursday 3 April 2025.