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Scholarships at Freshwater

Our 2024 Freshwater Scholarships are now open! We invite existing and prospective families to consider applying for one of the following four categories of Scholarships. For over 40 years, Freshwater has been encouraging and supporting learners to achieve excellence in their chosen field, whilst also cultivating strong citizenship and spiritual growth. 

 

Our 2024 Scholarships are outlined below. Please take a moment to review the criteria and submission process. If you have any questions, please contact our front office who would be glad to assist you. 

Academic Scholarship

Three-year Academic Scholarships are available for students who will enter Year 7. Two-year Academic Scholarships are available for students who will enter Year 11. All applicants are invited to sit the Scholarship Exam which is held at Freshwater Christian College. Academic Scholarships are assessed through formal examination of the following areas: general reasoning, mathematics, reading comprehension, spelling and written expression. High achieving candidates will be short-listed and invited for an interview with the Leadership.

How To Apply

1. Complete the Freshwater Christian College Scholarship Application Form.

2. Register the student’s participation in the ACER test (Please note: Level 1 is for Year 7 2024 & Level 3 is for Year 11 2024).

3. Applications close on 26 September 2023.

4. The student is to sit the ACER testing on 6 October 2023.

Top-performing students may be awarded up to 75% Academic Scholarship for two-three years.

 ACER Test Date:

Friday 6 October 2023 starting at 8.30 am

Location: Freshwater Church Cafe, 369-401, Brinsmead Road, Brinsmead

Applications Close: 26 September 2023

Scholarship Application Form

Students are required to complete a scholarship application form.

 

ACER Test Application Form

Apply for a Level 1 if you child is applying for Year 7 2024 or Level 3 if your child is applying for Year 11 2024. (Closes 26 September 2023)

Sporting Excellence Scholarship (up to 75%)

  • 12-month duration
  • Demonstrated excellence in chosen sport / field 
  • Supporting evidence of times / results e.g (TCN, Peninsula, State selection letters) 
  • Demonstrated commitment to Freshwater’s culture and virtues 
  • Committed to representing Freshwater Christian College at appropriate events
  • Required to maintain a high level of citizenship in the community as a role model

Applications close at 3 pm on 3/10/2023

Arts Excellence Scholarship (up to 75%)

  • 12-month duration
  • Demonstrated excellence in a chosen medium (dance, music, visual arts)
  • Supporting evidence of projects / competitions (e.g. grading certificates, competition results) 
  • Demonstrated commitment to Freshwater Christian College’s culture and virtues 
  • Committed to representing Freshwater Christian College at appropriate events
  • Required to maintain a high level of citizenship in the community as a role model

Applications close at 3 pm on 3/10/2023

Character & Spirit Scholarship (up to 75%)

  • 12-month duration
  • Committed to representing Freshwater Christian College at appropriate events
  • Committed to community / church engagement at events
  • Evidence of prosocial community activities
  • Required to maintain a high level of citizenship in the community as a role model

Applications close at 3 pm on 3/10/2023

Submission & Review Process

1.

Digital Review:

  • 180 second video submission (by the child) addressing the following questions:
    • Why are you applying for a Freshwater Scholarship?
    • How will gaining a scholarship help you in your learning and development at Freshwater?
    • Can you share how you model and embody the Freshwater virtues?

2.

Face to face interview with College Leadership

3.

Letter of offer / Letter of thanks

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