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A Ruyton Scholarship will provide your daughter with the opportunity to achieve her personal best academically, to participate in a broad range of co-curricular experiences. She will be a member of a community where girls are prepared for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community.

2025 Scholarships on offer at Ruyton 

Our scholarships provide students with access to an outstanding holistic education in a leading girls’ school. Given the size and culture of Ruyton, every student has access to a broad range of academic and co-curricular opportunities where they can challenge themselves to try new things, discover their talents and achieve their personal best. 

Applications are invited from students attending Ruyton or other schools at the time of application. All students applying for scholarships are required to sit a scholarship examination conducted by external providers at Ruyton, usually scheduled in March of each year.

Applicants are assessed on the strength of their academic profile (schools reports, scholarship test), application and interview.

A scholarship at Ruyton is a commitment from our school to enrich a student’s future. Such an opportunity carries a responsibility on the part of the student. Scholarships are awarded on merit and are reviewed each year.

Successful scholarship candidates are expected to contribute fully to the life of the School and complete Year 12 at Ruyton.

Click here to apply for our Year 5 and 7 Scholarships 

Click here to apply for our Year 8 - 11 Scholarships

Principal's Scholarship 

Candidates for this scholarship demonstrate strong academic potential, a love of learning and engagement in the life of their School.

Eligibility
- Year 5 Entry
- Open to students currently attending Ruyton or another school
- Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or temporary resident

Academic Scholarships

Candidates for this scholarship demonstrate academic excellence, a love of learning and engagement in the life of their School.

Eligibility
- Year 7 Entry (open to students currently attending Ruyton or another school)
- Year 9, 10 and 11 Entry
- Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or temporary resident

Sports Scholarship

Suitable candidates for this scholarship are competing at state or national level in one or more of the sports offered in the Ruyton sports program.

Eligibility
- Year 7 Entry (open to students currently attending Ruyton or another school)
- Year 9, 10 and 11 Entry
- Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or temporary resident

Performing Arts Scholarship

Suitable candidates for this scholarship demonstrate a high level of achievement in the  Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and/ or Music).

Eligibility
- Year 7 Entry (open to students currently attending Ruyton or another school)
- Year 9, 10 and 11 Entry
- Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or temporary resident

Citizenship Scholarship

Suitable candidates for this scholarship are service driven and passionate about driving lasting change both within their school and the wider community. They strive to create a culture of equity and inclusion and advocate for people and causes of significance.

Eligibility
- Year 7 Entry (open to students currently attending Ruyton or another school)
- Year 9, 10 and 11 Entry
- Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or temporary resident

Founder’s Scholarship

Providing financial assistance to a girl who would otherwise be unable to experience a Ruyton education, this scholarship recognises academic potential and engagement.

Eligibility
- Year 7 -11 Entry
- Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or temporary resident

Scholarship Application Process

1. Completed online applications must be submitted by 9 February 2024.
2. The scholarship examination will be held on Saturday 17 February 2024. All applicants must attend this assessment.
3. Short-listed candidates will be contacted in early March and required to attend an interview with Principal, Linda Douglas.
Please note that an invitation to attend an interview does not guarantee that a student will be offered a scholarship.

Offers and Acceptance
Families will be notified of the outcome of their application by June 2024. 

Families seeking additional information about scholarships are warmly invited to contact our Admissions team at admissions@ruyton.vic.edu.au.