Scholarships and Bursaries

Academic Scholarship recipients uphold the School’s values and set an example for other students through their outstanding academic engagement and performance, their personal conduct and their positive contribution to broader School life.

Academic Scholarships provide a discount on academic Tuition Fees (means-tested).

Academic Scholarship recipients are selected based on their performance in the ACER Cooperative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP) and an interview with the Deputy Head Academic. 

Shore offers Academic Scholarships for students entering Year 7. 

To apply: 

1. Read the relevant information in the 2027 Scholarship and Bursary Information Guide.
2. Ensure the applicant meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the Information Guide.
3. Register the student to sit the ACER CSTP for Year 7 entry in 2027. Applications close Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11:59 pm. There is no provision for walk-in applicants on the day of the test.
4. Ensure the applicant sits the ACER Scholarship Test on Saturday 28 February 2026. Applicants who nominated Shore as their first preference school will sit the test at Shore. Details about sitting the test at Shore can be found here. 

Paper/email applications will not be accepted.

At Shore, the same application process applies for Academic Scholarships and All-Round Achiever Scholarships. Students register once with ACER for a fee of $150 (including GST) and nominate which scholarship(s) they are applying for during the application process. 

An application for an Academic or All-Round Achiever Scholarship does not constitute an application for any other scholarship at Shore. Students wishing to apply for additional scholarships must complete and submit the relevant application form for each.

Questions? We are here to help.

Contact our Scholarships office on +612 9900 4746 or at scholarships@shore.nsw.edu.au

All-Round Achiever Scholarship recipients embody the School’s values and set an example for other students through their strong academic engagement, their high standards of personal conduct, and their significant contribution and leadership within the School and the wider community.

All-Round Achiever Scholarships provide a discount on academic Tuition Fees (means-tested).

All-Round Achiever Scholarship recipients are selected based on their performance in the ACER Cooperative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP) and an interview with the Deputy Head Academic. 

Shore offers All-Round Achiever Scholarships for students entering Year 7. 

To apply:

1. Read the relevant information in the 2027 Scholarship and Bursary Information Guide. 
2. Ensure the applicant meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the Information Guide.
3. Register the student to sit the ACER CSTP for Year 7 entry in 2027. Applications close Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11:59 pm. There is no provision for walk-in applicants on the day of the test.
4. Ensure the applicant sits the ACER Scholarship Test on Saturday 28 February 2026. Applicants who nominated Shore as their first preference school will sit the test at Shore. Details about sitting the test at Shore can be found here. 

Paper/email applications will not be accepted.

At Shore, the same application process applies for Academic Scholarships and All-Round Achiever Scholarships. Students register once with ACER for a fee of $150 (including GST) and nominate which scholarship(s) they are applying for during the application process. 

An application for an Academic or All-Round Achiever Scholarship does not constitute an application for any other scholarship at Shore. Students wishing to apply for additional scholarships must complete and submit the relevant application form for each.

Questions? We are here to help.

Contact our Scholarships office on +61 2 9900 4746 or at scholarships@shore.nsw.edu.au

Music Scholarship recipients uphold the School’s values and set an example for other students through their strong academic engagement, their outstanding achievement in Music, their personal conduct, and their significant contribution and leadership in Music at Shore.

Music Scholarships recipients are selected based on audition and interview. 

Shore offers two Music Scholarships for students entering Year 7. The Merewether Scholarship is not offered every year.

The R A I Grant Music Scholarship has been generously provided by the Shore Foundation. It is awarded to a student who is highly proficient on an orchestral instrument. This scholarship provides up to 32 hours of instrumental lessons per year and a discount on academic Tuition Fees (means-tested). Applicants should have reached a minimum of Orchestral Strings Grade 7 or Orchestral Woodwind/Brass Grade 5.

The Merewether Music Scholarship has been generously provided by the family of Edward John Merewether, Old Boy of Shore 1935–1940, a distinguished architect and patron of the arts. This scholarship provides up to 32 hours of instrumental lessons per year and a discount on academic Tuition Fees. It is awarded to a student with outstanding ability in playing French Horn or Percussion; however, other orchestral instrumentalists may also apply. Applicants should have reached a minimum of Orchestral Woodwind/Brass Grade 5, Orchestral Strings Grade 6 or have skills on both tuned and untuned Orchestral Percussion instruments. Note-reading is essential for all applicants. 

1. Read the relevant information in the 2027 Scholarship and Bursary Information Guide. 
2. Ensure the student meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the Information Guide.
3. Complete and submit the Music Scholarship Application Form  for 2027 entry.
   • Applications open Wednesday 15 October 2026.
   • Applications close Friday 30 January 2026 at 11:59 pm.
   • Auditions may be invited and scholarship offers made before the closing date.
4. Auditions will be held on Wednesday 25 February 2026 unless the scholarship is awarded prior to that date. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to audition. 

An application for a Music Scholarship does not constitute an application for any other scholarship at Shore. Students wishing to apply for additional scholarships must complete and submit the relevant application form for each.

Questions? We are here to help.

Contact our Performing Arts office on +61 2 9900 4728 or at performingarts@shore.nsw.edu.au

Boarding Bursary recipients are dedicated learners who strive for academic excellence, stay motivated, make the most of the opportunities offered by the School, uphold its values through positive conduct, and contribute meaningfully to School life and the wider community.

Shore’s Boarding Bursaries are generously funded by the Shore Foundation. The discount, type and number of bursaries vary from year to year. Boarding Bursaries provide discount on Boarding Fees only.

Shore offers Boarding Bursaries for students entering Years 7 to 11. 

To apply:

1. Read the relevant information in the 2027 Scholarship and Bursary Information Guide.
2. Ensure the student meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the Information Guide.
3. Arrange a private tour of our Boarding precinct at our North Sydney campus by contacting Mrs Robyn Pedley, Director of Admissions, at registrars@shore.nsw.edu.au
4. Complete and submit the Boarding Bursary Application Form for 2027 entry.
   • Applications open Wednesday 15 October 2026.
   • Applications close Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11:59 pm.
   • Applications may be considered and bursary offers made before the closing date.

Applications outside the application period may be considered, subject to availability.

Questions? We are here to help.

Please contact Mrs Robyn Pedley, Director of Admissions, at registrars@shore.nsw.edu.au.

AIEF Indigenous Scholarship recipients are dedicated learners who strive for academic excellence, stay motivated, make the most of the opportunities offered by the School, uphold its values through positive conduct, and contribute meaningfully to School life and their community.

Shore offers AIEF Indigenous Scholarships for students entering in Years 7, 8 or 9. However, entry in Years 10 or 11 is also considered. 

AIEF Scholarships are Boarding scholarships, with financial assistance for both Boarding and Tuition Fees. Applicants must be eligible for ABSTUDY and meet the criteria outlined by AIEF. 

To apply:

1. Read the relevant information in the 2027 Scholarship and Bursary Information Guide.
2. Ensure the student meets the eligibility criteria outlined AIEF.
3. Complete and submit the AIEF Scholarship Application Form. 

Applications are accepted and considered throughout the year, subject to availability. 

Need more information? We are here to help.

Please contact Ms Paola Tamberlin, Indigenous Programme Director, at ptamberlin@shore.nsw.edu.au.