Scholarships
Academic Scholarships
At Tangara School for Girls, we are committed to empowering our students to excel academically and personally. Our scholarship program is designed to recognise and support outstanding students who embody our values and contribute positively to our school community.
At this time, Tangara is not offering academic scholarships for entry in 2027.
Tangara periodically reviews its scholarship program to ensure it aligns with the needs of the College and our students. While scholarships are not available for the 2027 intake, the information below outlines the academic scholarship process, criteria, and expectations that apply when the program is offered in future years.
When academic scholarships are available, they are awarded at the discretion of the Principal and may be offered to students entering Year 7, whether they are existing or new to Tangara.
The Academic Scholarships cover:
- Annual tuition fees up to the completion of Year 12
- Curriculum Technology Levy (CTL), which includes provision of the student’s electronic device
If this opportunity interests you or your child, please continue reading for detailed information about the application process, criteria, terms and conditions, expectations of scholarship holders, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Application Process
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Step 1 – Register with Acer
1. Register your details with our external testing provider ACER and pay the $150 Application Fee (this fee covers ACER’s operating costs for administering the test).
2. Obtain your child’s Candidate ID from ACER which will be required for the Scholarship Application Form in Step 2.
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Step 2 – Submit A Scholarship Application Form
1. Complete the Scholarship Application Form to provide evidence of their eligibility and suitability as per the selection criteria and requirements: https://enrol.redfield.nsw.edu.au/student/scholarship
2. You will receive an acknowledgement email once your application is received
3. Please note that supporting documents not listed as part of the ‘required documentation’ will not be considered for the application.
4. The deadline for submitting your Scholarship Application Form is Monday 10 February 2025.
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Step 3 – Sit Assessment
1. Sit ACER’s Scholarship Test – For 2026 Scholarship applicants this will take place at Tangara School for Girls on Saturday 22nd February 2025. Further details will be sent closer to the date to those who have completed their scholarship application form.
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Step 4 – Interview
1. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview with the Headmaster (or delegate) approximately 2 weeks after the Scholarship testing day.
2. For any new students, parents will be asked to complete the Tangara School for Girls Enrolment Application Form ahead of the interview. This is the official school enrolment application form which will help the Headmaster (or delegate) learn more about your child and family ahead of the interview and supports your scholarship application.
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Step 5 – Scholarship Offers and Outcomes
1. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by a scholarship committee based on the top-performing ACER Test candidates and portfolios submitted. Please note that the assessment results remain the property of Tangara School for Girls and are not provided to parents.
2. Successful Scholarship applicants will receive a Letter of Offer via email. To formally accept, successful applicants must:
i) Sign the Letter of Offer (within 14 days)
ii) Pay a one-off Scholarship Acceptance Fee of $2,000 (The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable)
3. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email once shortlisting is completed.
Required Documentation
The following documents are to be attached to the Scholarship Application Form:
External Students
- Two most recent school reports
- All applicable NAPLAN reports
- A handwritten letter of introduction by the student addressed to the Headmaster to support their application and why they would like to attend Tangara School for Girls (400-500 words).
- A letter of introduction from the parents explaining the reasons behind choosing Tangara School for Girls as the preferred school and the value they can bring to the Tangara School for Girls community (400-500 words).
Current Tangara School for Girls students
- Two most recent school reports
- All applicable NAPLAN reports
- A handwritten letter by the student addressed to the Headmaster highlighting achievements to date and evidence of participation and contribution to the school and its values (400-500).
- A letter from the parent(s) supporting the application, highlighting:
- How the school has positively influenced their child’s growth and character development
- Their contributions to the school thus far, along with their ongoing commitment. (400-500 words)
Terms and Conditions
1. Tangara School for Girls Scholarships are awarded based primarily on the outcome of the ACER Scholarship Testing, combined with the written application, supporting documentation, and an interview at the discretion of the Headmaster or delegate.
2. To be eligible for a Tangara School for Girls Scholarship, applicants must be Australian Citizens.
Tangara School for Girls Scholarships will cover full Tuition Fees and the Curriculum & Technology Levy as outlined in the Letter of Offer. All other costs including, but not limited to, co-curricular, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, and excursions are required to be met in full by the parent(s)/carer(s).
3. The scholar must keep the details of their scholarship confidential and not discuss it with other students,
friends, or people outside their immediate family.
4. Tangara School for Girls Scholarships are awarded through to the end of Year 12 and are subject to an annual review. A scholarship is granted with the expectation that your son will complete Year 12 at Tangara School for Girls. Should this not occur, it is at the discretion of the Headmaster or delegate to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the fee reductions be payable to the School.
5. Students awarded scholarships are required to contribute fully to the life of the School, including maintaining standards as outlined in the expectations of the scholarship holders.
6. The School reserves the right to review a scholar’s performance at any time and withdraw scholarships offered in circumstances where the terms of the scholarship have not been met. In the unlikely event the School Executive, Board, and Financial Committee decide to discontinue a scholarship, you will be provided with six (6) months’ notice of intention to withdraw the scholarship. You will have the opportunity to respond and provide reasons why you consider the proposed withdrawal inappropriate. In extreme circumstances, the scholarship may be withdrawn immediately.
Expectations of
Scholarship Holders
All scholarships are reviewed annually. Scholarship holders must meet the following expectations if they are to continue to receive the award:
1. Scholarship holders are role models and ambassadors of the School, demonstrating high standards of behaviour, manners, and presentation at all times. They must set a positive example to the rest of the School; in particular those younger than themselves.
2. The scholarship holder should maintain a high commitment to their studies, best demonstrated by their attitude, effort, and grades.
3. Scholarship recipients need to engage in an extra area of interest within the School, across the co-curricular program.
4. The scholarship holders shall consistently reflect the values of the School in their demeanour, including acting with honesty, integrity and leadership.
5. The scholarship holder must keep the details of their scholarship confidential and not discuss it with other students, friends, or people outside their immediate family.
6. Scholarship holders will actively participate in an annual review regarding their ability to meet all of the specified expectations of scholarship recipients.
7. If the scholar does not meet the requirements of the scholarship, the scholarship may not be renewed at the end of the academic year, or in some extreme cases, be withdrawn immediately.
FAQs
Tangara Academic Scholarships for entry into Year 7, Year 10 and Year 11 are 100% of the tuition fees and CTL through to the completion of Year 12.
From 2025 applicants are students commencing Years 7, 10 and 11.
Scholarships do not cover entry fees, building levy, co-curricular or extra-curricular activities expenses, uniforms, excursions, and miscellaneous fees that may arise from time to time.
The scholarship assessment is not one that should be studied or prepared for. The assessment is set by ACER and students are encouraged to simply try their very best on the day.
No, we do not supply copies of past scholarship assessments.
We do not distribute the specific results from the assessment; however, once all the scholarships have been confirmed and awarded, your daughter’s results will be available via ACER.
The number of scholarships awarded varies each year at the discretion of the School Principal.
- Deadline to submit the Scholarship Application Form: Friday, 2 August 2024
- Scholarship Assessment date: Monday, 19 August 2024
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview with the Principal within 2 weeks of the testing date.
- All applicants will be contacted and notified of the Scholarship Application outcome before the end of Term 3, 2024.
No, unfortunately we are unable to facilitate an additional assessment date.