The Wesley College Scholarship Program supports an open-entry and inclusive community at Wesley.
Every year, scholarships are awarded to outstanding students who will benefit from, and contribute to, the incredible academic and co-curricular programs on offer at the College.
Applications for students entering 2024 are open now and include Academic Excellence scholarships, for students entering Years 5, 7 and 10 who demonstrate outstanding performance through evaluation of an academic test.
The Rennie Coutts STEM Scholarships for Girls, awarded to students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) entering Years 7, 9, 10 and 11.
General Excellence scholarships are awarded to students entering in Years 5-11 who demonstrate excellence in academic and cocurricular endeavours.
Lastly, Boarding scholarships – for boarders entering Years 9-11 who demonstrate excellence in both academic and cocurricular endeavours.
The competitive and highly sought after scholarships are awarded on merit, recognising students’ existing talents, achievements and academic performance, as well as their potential to contribute to the College community.
Former scholarship recipient, Sara Pisacane’s family comes from humble beginnings and she was awarded a General Excellence Scholarship and studied at Wesley’s Elsternwick campus.
“I was thrilled to achieve the highest possible ATAR of 99.95 in 2021,” Ms Pisacane said.
“It shows that determination and drive to succeed really does pay off.”
Ms Pisacane has now graduated and is studying a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, with future dreams to study medicine.
“I have immense gratitude for my teachers, the Wesley community and family and friends who have supported me throughout my journey.”
Wesley College recognises the significant commitment an education with them means and through the generosity of their alumni, parents and friends, they’re able to offer these scholarships.
The consideration of a means component of our scholarship program seeks to provide additional support for families with demonstrated financial need and relevant personal circumstances with the opportunity for a Wesley education.
Applications for a Wesley College scholarship can be made online at wesleycollege.edu.au/scholarships
Applications for 2024 entry close on 27 January 2023.
