Visual Arts Scholarship

The Arts have long been a central and vital plank in the School’s curriculum and character. The Russell Drysdale Visual Arts Scholarship is offered to a new student entering into Years 10 or 11, who demonstrates outstanding abilities in both the practical and theoretical aspects of the Visual Arts and is available for either a boarding or day student.

The Russell Drysdale Visual Arts Scholarship is means-tested and shortlisted candidates are asked to provide financial information for their application to be considered.

To be eligible for the Russell Drysdale Visual Arts Scholarship at Geelong Grammar School, applicants must be:

• a new student entering into Years 10 or 11.

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

Student selection is based on the student’s folio of original work and academic examination. Shortlisted students are asked to complete a creative assessment task and interview with the Head of Visual Arts.

Successful candidates will be eager to participate in the wide range of opportunities available at the School and be actively involved in the broader Visual Arts programme as a role model for others.

In accepting the Russell Drysdale Visual Arts Scholarship, the student must complete not less than two Visual Arts subjects in Year 10, and not less than two VCE Visual Arts subjects in Years 11 and 12, or one in IB Diploma Visual Arts 11 and 12. Students completing the IB Diploma must also commit to complete the Extended Essay on a subject relating to the Visual Arts.

The value of the Russell Drysdale Visual Arts Scholarship may be up to the value of 100% of day or boarding fees. As part of the application process, parents are required to complete a financial assessment form.

2026 Visual Arts Scholarship – key dates:

• Applications close: Friday 28 February 2025
• First round interviews & Scholarship Testing: March-April 2025
• Second round interviews (if required): May-June 2025
• Outcomes: communicated to families by June 2025

Following the examination and upon receival of the student folio, shortlisted candidates are invited to complete a creative assessment task and interview with the Head of Visual Arts.

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

The Russell Drysdale Visual Arts Scholarship Terms and Conditions can be found here.

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

Step 1: 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 contact the Admissions team directly at admissions@ggs.vic.edu.au

Step 2: Submit Folio Work: Once your application has been received, a member of our Admissions team will contact you with instructions on how to submit your child’s folio work.