Academic, Piano, Music and Vocal 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 each year.
The Academic scholarship examination date is Saturday 6 February 2027. All Academic, Music and Vocal scholarship applicants who will be in Year 5 or Year 7 in 2028 are required to sit this examination.
The examinations will take place at the School at 17 Leslie Road, Essendon with registration commencing at 8:20am. The start time will be 8:50am and the examinations will conclude at approximately 12:30pm.
Scholarship applicants will be served refreshments during a morning break. Parents are asked to leave the grounds by 8:50am.
Shortlisted Music Scholarship candidates will be notified of their audition time. Instrumental auditions will take place after school on Wednesday 10 February 2027.
To see if a girl is eligible to apply for a Music Scholarship, please check the minimum criteria information through the registration link below.
Vocal Scholarship applicants will be notified of their audition time. These auditions will take place in the afternoon of Saturday 20 February 2027. To apply for a Lowther Hall Academic, Music or Vocal Scholarship, please click here.
Please also review our Scholarship Policy at our Policies Page.
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 scholarships are offered for entry into Year 5 only and offer up to full remission on academic tuition fees.
Music scholarships are offered for entry into Year 7 and offer up to full remission on academic tuition fees and/or private music tuition fees.
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.
The First Nations Centenary Scholarship provides the opportunity for a student from a First Nations background to commence at Lowther Hall in Year 7, receiving full fee remission through to the end of Year 12. Established in 2020 to celebrate the School’s 100th anniversary, the Centenary Scholarships are funded through the Lowther Hall Scholarship Trust, made possible by the generosity of our community.
To apply, please express your interest to the Director of Admissions, Ms Sandy Nelson at admissions@lowtherhall.vic.edu.au.
Registration for Lowther Hall Academic, Music and Vocal Scholarships for entry into Year 5 or Year 7 in 2028 are now open.
All applicants must sit the Scholarship Examination on Saturday 6 February 2027 at Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, Essendon. Shortlisted Music and Vocal Scholarship applicants will also be invited to an audition.
Before applying, please review the Scholarship Policy. Music Scholarship applicants should also check the minimum eligibility requirements, which will be available when registrations open.
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) and other information. All other expenses (such as composite fees, Building Fund contribution and the enrolment fee) are chargeable.
Students applying for a Academic, Piano, Music and Vocal scholarships will all undergo academic testing. Testing is conducted by Academic Assessment Services in the February of the year prior to the desired year of entry. Examinations take place onsite at Lowther Hall, and applicant families are provided all necessary information prior to the sitting.
Auditions for Piano, Music and Vocal scholarships occur in the February of the year prior to the desired year of entry, and include a small panel of staff including our Director of Music and Principal.
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. Please view our Scholarships Policy.
Yes, please contact our Director of Admissions, Ms Sandy Nelson on 9325 5000, or alternatively, please email admissions@lowtherhall.vic.edu.au to for further clarification about the scholarships process.
