Scholarship Applications for 2027 are NOW OPEN

Our Scholarship program provides opportunities for exceptional students who demonstrate academic excellence and uphold the School’s values. Each year, a limited number of scholarships are awarded based on merit and/or equity (including hardship) to Australian students (citizens or residents). Eligible students may apply for multiple scholarships, but only one can be awarded per student.

Thanks to the generous support of the School and Somerville House Foundation benefactors, we offer both full and partial scholarships. Scholarships are tenable for the duration of the student’s education at Somerville House, subject to satisfactory academic performance and contribution to School life.

All applicants must complete the ACER Academic Scholarship Test.

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Somerville House awards Academic Scholarships to students entering from Year 7 onwards, based on their scholarship application, supporting documents, and performance in the ACER Academic Scholarship Test.

Boarding Scholarships are available for girls from regional or rural Queensland entering Years 7 or 8 as new boarders. Selection is based on academic achievement in the ACER Academic Scholarship Test.

The Somerville House Foundation offers full and partial scholarships to Australian students based on merit and financial need. Scholarships include:

  • Dr Jill Mellick Memorial Scholarship: Covers 50% of tuition for Day students from Year 7 to Year 12. At least one parent must have been born overseas and relocated to Australia.

All Foundation Scholarships are means-tested and awarded based on performance in the ACER Academic Scholarship Test. Scholarships are multi-year and subject to satisfactory academic performance and contribution to school life.

A limited number of Music Scholarships are available each year. Minimum standards required are:

Preference may be given to instruments in higher demand within the School’s ensemble program, such as Bassoon, Double Bass, Euphonium, Oboe, Trombone, and Tuba.

Scholarships are awarded on the understanding that students meet the following criteria:

  • Maintains a high academic standard
  • Maintains an exemplary standard of behaviour
  • Maintains a high standard in the Music in which she excels
  • Is a member of at least two (2) ensembles, one of which must be a core group
  • Willingness to mentor in less advanced ensembles and
  • Contributes to the overall life of the School through musical, cultural and/or sporting activities

Somerville House offers a limited number of Sport Scholarships for students entering Years 7 to 11.

These scholarships support part of the tuition fees for students who demonstrate outstanding ability in Cross Country, Swimming, or Track and Field, and can also participate in at least one team sport. Examples of outstanding ability include exceptional times in these sports or selection in Regional (State) or higher teams.

How to apply for a scholarship

All applicants are required to complete the ACER Academic Scholarship Test.

Scholarship applications for 2027 close Sunday 8 February 2026.

STEP 1
Register for the ACER Academic Scholarship Test – click here.

STEP 2
Click here to apply for a Somerville House Scholarship.

Click here to apply for a Somerville House Foundation Scholarship.