Music Scholarships

Music scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate excellence in music and musical performance.

To be eligible for a Music scholarship at Geelong Grammar School, applicants must be:

• a new student entering into Years 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 who is not otherwise eligible for an associate discount; or
• a current student entering into Years 7, 8, 9 or 10 who is not otherwise eligible for an associate discount.

Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian Permanent Residence Visa.

Minimum practical standards are required to be considered for a Music Scholarship. Applicants must have completed the AMEB level or its equivalent on one of the instruments shown below by the end of the year prior to entry.

Student selection is based on audition and interview, in combination with academic examination results.

Successful candidates will be eager to participate in the wide range of opportunities available at the School, respecting the philosophy and rules that govern the School.

• Up to 50% of the day or boarding fees; may vary depending on the individual.
• Awards of over 50% are made in exceptional circumstances. In such cases, parents will be asked to complete a financial assessment form.
• The scholarship awarded applies to the relevant Geelong Grammar School day or boarding fee, but not to uniforms, private vocal or instrumental lessons, textbooks, excursions, sundry charges or other personal items.

Auditions are in February, prior to the academic examination.

Support of an accompanist, where required, is arranged by the School on the candidate’s behalf and will incur a fee of $50. Details of payment will be provided by the Music Department.

Where circumstance prevents a live audition (preferred), a remote audition will be made available through Zoom. Candidates undertaking a remote audition through Zoom will need to use an external USB condenser microphone (high quality) and will need to ensure that both ‘high fidelity mode’ and ‘stereo mode’ are enabled. Further details will be provided by the Music Department.

Location: Corio Campus
Alternative locations may be arranged by contacting our examination provider (Edutest) directly +61 3 9014 1411

2026 Major Scholarship programme – key dates:

• Applications open: Monday 4 November 2024
• Applications close: Friday 31 January 2025
• Scholarship examination: Saturday 22 February 2025
• First round interviews: April 2025
• Second round interviews (if required): May-June 2025
• Outcomes: communicated to families by June 2025

Following the examination and audition, shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview (via Zoom) with the Admissions Manager and Heads of School.

Interviews will occur in April; all candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application as soon as practical.

Music Scholarship Terms and Conditions can be found here.

To apply for a Music Scholarship at Geelong Grammar School, please complete the steps below by the application closing date.

Step 1: Register for the Scholarship Exam: Register your child for the Music Scholarship examination through Edutest (our examination provider). Important: Only use this Edutest link to ensure registration for the correct scholarship exam.

Step 2: Submit the GGS Enrolment Application Form: Complete the GGS enrolment application form.

Note: Skip this step if any of the following apply:

• Your child is currently enrolled at Geelong Grammar School.
• You have previously submitted an enrolment application for your child online.
• Your child has previously applied for a scholarship with a completed GGS enrolment form.

In these cases, simply complete Step 1, and we will automatically be notified of your registration.