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.
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.
Applications for scholarships generally open in October. Please visit this page for a link to our scholarships application process.
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 generally occurs 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 generally occur in the March 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.
