Important Scholarship Information
Please read over the information below before commencing the scholarship application process.
Q: When will applications for 2026 open?
Applications for 2026 will open in March 2025.
Q: When are the 2026 scholarship applications due?
The deadline for 2026 scholarship applications will be advised closer to the due date.
Applications for the 2025 St Cecilia Instrumental scholarship are due by Friday 27 September, 2024 (end of Term 3).
Q: Will applicants be notified?
All applicants will be notified whether or not they have been successful, within four weeks of the scholarship deadline.
Q: Can you apply for multiple scholarships?
Yes, you may apply for multiple scholarships separately however to assist with your application, it is best to apply for the scholarship that is most applicable to your situation or reflects your skills and talents. Students awarded a scholarship will receive only one scholarship.
Q: Do students need to sit a test to apply for a scholarship?
Students are not required to sit a test in order to apply for a scholarship.
Q: Can current students apply for scholarships?
Scholarship applications will only be accepted from new students. The St Cecilia Instrumental Scholarship is offered to both existing and new students.
Q: What do I do if I don't receive a scholarship but still need financial assistance?
We do not want the issue of fees to be a barrier to your daughter's education at OLSH, please feel free to contact the Finance Team to discuss a fee structure that may be more suitable to your family's circumstances. We are willing to assist you financially to achieve this goal. To express interest or find out more, please contact our Finance Team, accounts@olsh.catholic.edu.au or phone 8269 8800.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
Emma Crowe or Emily Washington
E: scholarships@olsh.catholic.edu.au
T: 8269 8800
Q: Are scholarships available to International Students?
The Four Major Scholarships and the Specialised Scholarships are offered to local students only. Please visit our International Scholarship page for more information regarding our International scholarship.