General Excellence Scholarship

(Information for entrance in 2013)

In order to assist students to attend Matthew Flinders Anglican College, General Excellence Scholarships remitting 50% of tuition fees are offered to students entering Years 7-12.

Applicants for the General Excellence Scholarships must demonstrate strong academic ability and provide evidence of leadership and/or service to the community.  Additionally, candidates must demonstrate significant achievement in at least TWO of the following areas:  chess, debating, music, oratory/public speaking, performing arts, sport or visual arts. The scholarship will be awarded for the duration of the student’s Secondary schooling, and will be subject to an annual review.

Submissions should include:

1. A completed application form.
2. Supporting documentation for the applicant’s areas of excellence including levels of achievement, eg State or National level for sport, or the equivalent level of participation or competition in the areas listed above.
3. A copy of the applicant’s most recent school report and NAPLAN results.
4. Two references relevant to the areas of excellence including the contact details of the referees.
5. The scholarship application fee of $40 (cheques should be made payable to MFAC).

Applicants are required to take part in the scholastic aptitude tests conducted by EduTest Pty Ltd on Saturday 24 March 2012.  The scholarship testing fee of $75 is payable online during the application process.  (Please note: Applicants applying to sit the scholastic aptitude test through Edutest may apply for both the Academic and General Excellence Scholarships but are only required to make one payment of $75 for the scholarship testing fee. General Excellence applicants should also forward a $40 scholarship application fee with their completed application form.)

Short-listed applicants and their parents will be invited to attend an interview with the Principal. Scholarship winners will be announced following this process.

Completed applications should be returned in an envelope addressed to:
The Registrar
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
Stringybark Road
BUDERIM  QLD  4556

The closing date for applications is 19 March 2012.

(Note: If students are applying for more than one scholarship, it is requested that they submit a separate portfolio with each application.) 

Download pdf of General Excellence Scholarship information

Download General Excellence Scholarship application form

Apply online to sit scholastic aptitude test through Edutest

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