Scholarships
Academic Scholarships
St Columba College is committed to developing the whole child, and an important part of that development is as a learner. We understand that young people develop their intellectual capabilities at different times, and that different students require different types of learning to maximise their potential.
The Academic Extension Program at the College is designed to meet the needs of students with high academic ability or potential. The Program provides curricular and co-curricular opportunities, and students in the Program experience different learning opportunities.
To determine a student’s suitability for the Program, standardised tests such as NAPLAN, school reports, other accreditation and teacher recommendation are taken into consideration. If they have not done so previously, applicants for the Program will be asked to undertake an AGAT (ACER General Ability Test) – a nationally recognised tool for measuring academic gift and talent.
Applications for Academic Scholarships are open for new students to the College and existing St Columba College students in Years 7-11.
Applications from students of academic gift and ability will be invited to interview. If successful, they will be asked to join the Academic Extension Program upon commencement.
For more information and to apply, please email admin@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Music Scholarships
Year 5-9 Music Scholarships
A limited number of Music Scholarships for Year 5-9 students who have the potential to excel in Voice (singing) and instruments are awarded each year. The scholarship will cover full remission of Voice and Instrumental Tuition Fee while enrolled at the College.
Year 10-12 Music Scholarships
A limited number of Music Scholarships for Year 10-12 students who have the potential to excel as players of piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums and voice are awarded each year. The scholarship will cover full remission of Instrumental Tuition Fee for one of the instruments listed above.
The Music Scholarship is a great opportunity to support students with full remission of music tuition fees. This year we have been delighted to support 36 students with this opportunity.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms Sharon Chng at sharon.chng@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
The Alan Hickinbotham Scholarship
Alan Hickinbotham was an industry leader and significant supporter of St Columba College, and the College is proud to provide this scholarship in his memory.
Awarded annually to the Dux of Year 10, the scholarship covers tuition fees for Years 11 and 12.
The Scholarship winner for 2024 is: Lachlan Arias
The Barbara Brown Scholarship
This Scholarship, provided by the College and named in honour of its first Business Manager, is awarded every year to the Dux of Year 11 for study in Year 12 at St Columba College. The scholarship covers all tuition fees for Year 12.
The Scholarship winner for 2024 is: Kevin Hua
