Scholarships at Freshwater
Our 2027 Scholarships applications are now open.
Excellence Scholarships
Excellence Scholarships are awarded annually in a variety of fields outside the academic. They are available to all new and current students entering Years 5 to 12. They grant a deduction of up to 75% for a duration of 12 months.
Excellence Scholarships acknowledge the following areas of student endeavour:
Sporting
To qualify, applicants must showcase excellence in their chosen sport or field, providing supporting evidence such as TCN, Peninsula, or State selection letters. Additionally, candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to Freshwater’s culture and virtues, along with a willingness to represent FCC at various events. Scholarship recipients are also required to maintain a high level of citizenship in the community, serving as role models for their peers.
Arts
Applicants should demonstrate excellence in a chosen medium, such as dance, music, or visual arts, and provide supporting evidence of their achievements, such as grading certificates or competition results. Additionally, candidates are expected to show a strong commitment to Freshwater’s culture and virtues and be willing to represent FCC at various events. Scholarship recipients are also required to maintain a high level of citizenship in the community, serving as role models for their peers
Character & Spirit
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to representing FCC at appropriate events, as well as engagement in community and church activities. Evidence of prosocial community activities should be provided. Additionally, scholarship recipients are required to maintain a high level of citizenship in the community, serving as role models for their peers.
Interested students are required to prepare a portfolio of evidence including a video. Awarding of scholarships will be announced by letter.
How To Apply
All Excellence Scholarship applicants must:
- Complete the FCC application and upload your video via the form below by 20/03/2026.
- Pay the application fee of $90 through the link below by 20/03/2026.
2027 applications are now open. Submit an expression of interest to receive relevant information regarding Enrolments and Scholarships available at Freshwater Christian College.
Submit an Expression of Interest
Academic Scholarships
Up to two-year Academic Scholarships are available for students entering Years 5, 7, 9 and 11. All applicants are invited to sit the Scholarship Exam which is held at Freshwater Christian College. Academic scholarships attract an up to 75% reduction in fees for the duration of the scholarship.
Academic Scholarships are assessed through formal examination of the following areas: general reasoning, mathematics, reading comprehension, spelling and written expression.
How To Apply
1. Complete the FCC Application found at https://forms.gle/uytE2RSptRaZHG1W7, and upload your video via the form below by 20/03/2026.
2. Register for the ACER test using the link below and pay the application fee of $140
by 20/03/2026.
a. Primary – Year 4 for Year 5 2027
i. Register Here for the ACER Test
b. Secondary 2027 – Register Here for the ACER Test
i. Level 1 is for Year 7 2027
ii. Level 2 is for Year 9 2027
iii. Level 3 is for Year 11 2027
3. Sit the ACER testing on Monday, 27 April 2026 at FCC.
Top performing students may be awarded up to 75% of an academic scholarship.
Test date: Monday 27/04/2026 (from 8.30 am)
Location: FCC Church Café
Applications open on 9/02/2026 and close on 20/03/2026.
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