Ex-students’ Union Scholarship Year 11 2025

Ex-Students’ Union Scholarship

The College and the Ex-Students’ Union (ESU) are pleased to announce that registrations for the Ex-Students’ Union Scholarship have opened. Any Year 9 girls who are the daughter or granddaughter of an ex-student are eligible to apply and are encouraged to do so.

The scholarship, funded by the ESU, covers 50 per cent remission of tuition fees (excluding extras) for Year 11 2025 and Year 12 2026. All other expenses are to be met at the full rate.

In response to feedback from past parents, the College and the ESU, changes have been made to the selection criteria for the scholarship. There will no longer be a requirement for students to sit the academic scholarship examination. Whilst academic achievement will be considered, the ESU Scholar is seen as an all-round student who demonstrates the core values of the College and participates in school life; exhibiting the spirit of a Pymble girl.

The following criteria will be used in assessing students:

  1. Candidates must submit a 400-600 word autobiographical essay indicating the following:
    • Why they should be considered for the ESU scholarship.
    • Special interests – academic, sport, music, drama, art, technology etc.
    • Ongoing contribution they would make to the life of the College.
    • Participation and achievements at school.
    • Demonstration of the College core values
  2. Candidates will provide their most recent school report.
  3. Candidates will be interviewed by the Deputy Principal and ESU Representatives.

The recipient of this scholarship will be expected to meet the following requirements:

  1. Submit an article about themselves to the ESU Newsletter.
  2. Attend and participate in various events during the term of the scholarship (such as the annual Commemoration Day Service) and to act as an Ambassador of both the College and the ESU.
  3. Join the ESU Committee and to meaningfully contribute to its activities for at least one year within five years of their completion of Year 12.

Please discuss this exciting opportunity with your Year 9 daughter. Applications are due by Friday 4 August. For any further information regarding the ESU Scholarship, please contact the Enrolments Manager Clair Stock on +61 2 9855 7613.