Academic, Piano, Music, Vocal, General Excellence and 'Centenary' scholarships are offered at Lowther Hall; the Academic examinations (for entry into Year 5 and Year 7) and auditions for Piano, Music and Vocal scholarships are normally held in February or March of each year.

Academic. Academic scholarships are offered for entry into Year 5 and Year 7 only. A range of discounts of up to 100% may be offered on tuition fees. 

Piano. Piano scholarships are offered for entry into Year 5 only and offer up to full remission on academic tuition fees and/or private music tuition fees.

Music and Vocal. Music and Vocal scholarships are offered for entry into Years 7, 9 or 11 and offer up to full remission on academic tuition fees and/or private music tuition fees. 

Vocal (Girls' Voices of the Cathedral). Vocal scholarships are offered for entry into Years 5 or 7 for students wishing to be part of the Girls' Voices of the Cathedral Program. A range of discounts may be offered on academic tuition fees.

St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne is the only cathedral in the southern hemisphere with a designated girls' choir (which is provided by Lowther Hall). Please contact the School if you would like further information about the Program.

General Information for Academic, Piano, Music and Vocal scholarships:

Scholarships cover fees to the end of VCE studies (a range of tuition fee remissions are offered each year to successful candidates). Scholarships are awarded on the basis of examination results, an interview, previous school reports and auditions (Piano, Music and Vocal only) and other information. All other expenses (such as composite fees, Building Fund contribution and the enrolment fee) are chargeable.

Scholarships must be accepted to the completion of Year 12 and are conditional upon satisfactory progress being maintained.

The offer of a Scholarship is made on the condition that the Student remains enrolled at Lowther Hall until she completes her secondary schooling to the end of Year 12. If the Student was to leave the School before that time, the parent/s (or guardian/s) will be required to repay the amount of fee remission received up to that time. The Principal may waive this obligation, or reduce the amount required to be repaid, in exceptional circumstances.

Registration for Academic Scholarships for entry into Years 5 or 7 in 2024 is now closed, as is registration for all 2024 Music and Vocal Scholarships.

Registration for Scholarships on offer for 2025 will be available through this site in December 2023. Details outlining the minimum eligibility requirements for Music Scholarship applicants will also be posted at this time.

General Excellence Scholarships

External students who will be entering Year 9 and who demonstrate exceptional ability in one or more of the following areas: Visual Arts (Art, Visual Communication Design),   Dance Drama/Theatre Studies,   Sport, Leadership (and other contributions to the applicant’s school and wider community) are eligible to apply.

Applications for 2024 General Excellence Scholarships have now closed.