Scholarships

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our inaugural Scholarship Program in 2025. With a strong commitment to shaping character and nurturing academic excellence in partnership with parents, we empower our students to lead meaningful lives guided by faith.

At Redfield College, we are committed to empowering our students to excel academically and personally. Our scholarship program is designed to recognise and support outstanding students who embody our values and contribute positively to our school community.

In 2025, Redfield will proudly offer limited academic scholarships to students entering Years 7, 10, and 11, whether they are existing or new students. The selection of scholarship recipients will be made annually by the School Headmaster, reflecting our commitment to supporting outstanding learners in their journey with us.

The Academic Scholarships cover:

• annual tuition fees up to the completion of Year 12
• Curriculum Technology Levy (CTL), which includes provision of the student’s electronic device

If this opportunity interests you or your child, please continue reading for detailed information about the application process, criteria, terms and conditions, expectations of scholarship holders, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Step 1 - Register with Acer

1. Register your details with our external testing provider ACER and pay the $150 Application Fee (this fee covers ACER’s operating costs for administering the test).
2. Obtain your child’s Candidate ID from ACER which will be required for the Scholarship Application Form in Step 2.

Step 2 - Submit A Scholarship Application Form

1. Complete the Scholarship Application Form to provide evidence of their eligibility and suitability as per the selection criteria and requirements: https://enrol.redfield.nsw.edu.au/student/scholarship
2. You will receive an acknowledgement email once your application is received
3. Please note that supporting documents not listed as part of the ‘required documentation’ will not be considered for the application.
4. The deadline for submitting your Scholarship Application Form is Thursday 8 August 2024

Step 3 - Sit Assessment

1. Sit ACER’s Scholarship Test - For 2025 scholarship applicants this will take place at Redfield College on Monday 19 August 2024. Further details will be sent closer to the date to those who have completed their scholarship application form.

Step 4 - Interview

1. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview with the Headmaster (or delegate) approximately 2 weeks after the Scholarship testing day.
2. For any new students, parents will be asked to complete the Redfield College Enrolment Application Form ahead of the interview. This is the official school enrolment application form which will help the Headmaster (or delegate) learn more about your child and family ahead of the interview and supports your scholarship application.

Step 5 - Scholarship Offers and Outcomes

1. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by a scholarship committee based on academic testing results and portfolios submitted. Please note that the assessment results remain the property of Redfield College and are not provided to parents.
2. Successful Scholarship applicants will receive a Letter of Offer via email. To formally accept, successful applicants must:
3. Sign the Letter of Offer (within 14 days)
4. Pay a one-off Scholarship Acceptance Fee of $2,000 (The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable)
5. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email once shortlisting is completed.

The following documents are to be attached to the Scholarship Application Form:

External Students

• Two most recent school reports
• All NAPLAN reports (Years 3, 5, 7, 9 or all that are applicable)
• A handwritten letter of introduction by the student addressed to the Headmaster to support their application and why they would like to attend Redfield College (400-500 words).
• A letter of introduction from the parents explaining the reasons behind choosing Redfield College as the preferred school and the value they can bring to the Redfield community (400-500 words).

Current Redfield students

• Two most recent school reports
• All NAPLAN reports (Years 3, 5, 7, 9 or all that are applicable)
• A handwritten letter by the student addressed to the Headmaster highlighting achievements to date and evidence of participation and contribution to the school and its values (400-500).
• A letter from the parent(s) supporting the application, highlighting:
• How the school has positively influenced their child's growth and character development
• Their contributions to the school thus far, along with their ongoing commitment. (400-500 words)

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Academic Scholarship in 2025, applicants must be:

• Year 7: Current Year 6 students at Redfield College
• Years 10 & 11: Current and New Students in Years 9 or 10
• an Australian citizen.

Criteria

• Demonstrated academic achievement and potential
• Demonstrated commitment to the Redfield’s Values, Vision and Mission
• Commitment to academic and personal excellence
• High level of engagement with all curriculum and co-curricular activities
• Evidence of positive contribution to a range of school activities

1. Redfield Scholarships are awarded based on the written application, supporting documentation, results of the Academic Test and an interview at the discretion of the Headmaster or delegate.
2. To be eligible for a Redfield Scholarship, applicants must be Australian Citizens.
3. Redfield Scholarships will cover full Tuition Fees and the Curriculum & Technology Levy as outlined in the Letter of Offer. All other costs including, but not limited to, co-curricular, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, and excursions are required to be met in full by the parent(s)/carer(s).
4. The scholar must keep the details of their scholarship confidential and not discuss it with other students, friends, or people outside their immediate family.
5. Redfield Scholarships are awarded through to the end of Year 12 and are subject to an annual review. A scholarship is granted with the expectation that your son will complete Year 12 at Redfield. Should this not occur, it is at the discretion of the Headmaster or delegate to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the fee reductions be payable to the School.
6. Students awarded scholarships are required to contribute fully to the life of the School, including maintaining standards as outlined in the expectations of the scholarship holders.
7. The School reserves the right to review a scholar's performance at any time and withdraw scholarships offered in circumstances where the terms of the scholarship have not been met. In the unlikely event the School Executive, Board, and Financial Committee decide to discontinue a scholarship, you will be provided with six (6) months’ notice of intention to withdraw the scholarship. You will have the opportunity to respond and provide reasons why you consider the proposed withdrawal inappropriate. In extreme circumstances, the scholarship may be withdrawn immediately.

Expectations of Scholarship Holders

All scholarships are reviewed annually. Scholarship holders must meet the following expectations if they are to continue to receive the award:

1. Scholarship holders are role models and ambassadors of the School, demonstrating high standards of behaviour, manners, and presentation at all times. They must set a positive example to the rest of the School; in particular those younger than themselves.
2. The scholarship holder should maintain a high commitment to their studies, best demonstrated by their attitude, effort, and grades.
3. Scholarship recipients need to engage in an extra area of interest within the School, across the co-curricular program.
4. The scholarship holders shall consistently reflect the values of the School in their demeanour, including acting with honesty, integrity and leadership.
5. The scholarship holder must keep the details of their scholarship confidential and not discuss it with other students, friends, or people outside their immediate family.
6. Scholarship holders will actively participate in an annual review regarding their ability to meet all of the specified expectations of scholarship recipients.
7. If the scholar does not meet the requirements of the scholarship, the scholarship may not be renewed at the end of the academic year, or in some extreme cases, be withdrawn immediately.