At Peninsula Grammar, scholarships recognise more than academic achievement. They acknowledge potential, character and a readiness to grow; academically, personally and within a connected school community.
Our scholarships support students who will thrive in an environment where they are known, supported and inspired, and where personal excellence is nurtured every step of the way.
Every student matters. And every opportunity can shape what comes next. A Peninsula Grammar education is grounded in the belief that excellence is personal. Students are supported to:
Achieve their best academically through high quality teaching and diverse pathways
Grow in confidence, curiosity and critical thinking
Belong to a community built on care, respect and shared purpose
Access a broad range of opportunities across learning, sport, the arts, service and wellbeing
From the classroom to co-curricular life, students are encouraged to explore who they are becoming and to move forward with confidence.
Registrations for 2028 Academic & General Excellence Scholarships are now open.
Applications will close Friday 5 February 2027.
Scholarships for students entering Years 5, 7 and 10 are offered on the basis of scholarship testing held each February for entry in the following year. The scholarship selection tests are conducted by ACER, a respected independent national organisation with expertise in educational research, assessment and development.
Academic Excellence Scholarships recognise students who attain exceptional results in the examination. The examination will take place on Saturday 13 February.
General Excellence Scholarships recognise students who perform well in the examination and excel in areas such as sport, music, performing arts, and leadership. Applicants invited to interview may be required to provide supporting evidence of their achievements.
Scholarships are typically awarded for the duration of a student’s enrolment and remain tenable through to the completion of Year 12. Provided the recipient continues to meet the conditions of the award.
To register, choose the year level your child will enter in 2028:
Further enquiries can be made by contacting Registrar Debra de Belle via email ddebelle@pgs.vic.edu.au or +61 3 9788 7702.
A First Nations Scholarship is open to all First Nations students. It is a Boarding Scholarship and includes all boarding fees and tuition fees.
Please see selection criteria for more information.
Further enquiries can be made by contacting Registrar Debra de Belle via email ddebelle@pgs.vic.edu.au or +61 3 9788 7702
Our International Scholarship Program, for Vietnamese students, offers two types of Scholarship opportunities.
Academic Excellence for students with superior academic ability and wanting to achieve the highest of VCE attainment standards. The Scholarship is for students with proven academic excellence and high-level English language proficiency and provides 100% remission of two years tuition fees. All other expenses including Boarding fees are the responsibility of the family.
General Excellence for students who have outstanding academic ability and all-round student excellence. The Scholarship is for students with proven academic excellence and high-level English language proficiency and provides significant 50% remission of two years tuition fees. All other expenses including Boarding fees are the responsibility of the family. These scholarships are normally for students currently in Year 10 studying at a Gifted High School in Vietnam: for a position in Years 11 and 12 in the Victorian Certificate of Education.
The Vietnam International Scholarship process
International Scholarship Program 2027 – Vietnamese Applicants
Further enquiries can be made by contacting our Principal’s Office via email principal@pgs.vic.edu.au or +61 3 9788 7705.
In addition to the scholarships currently open, Peninsula Grammar offers a range of scholarship opportunities across different year levels and areas of excellence throughout the school year.
These may include scholarships recognising:
Academic achievement
General excellence
Specific talents or areas of strength
Alignment with Peninsula Grammar’s values and community spirit
Applications for 2029 Scholarships will open in October 2027, and by registering your interest we will notify you when applications open.
Register your interest for 2029 Scholarships
A scholarship at Peninsula Grammar is about more than entry into the School. It is an invitation to join a learning community that values personal excellence, wellbeing and belonging and supports students to grow into capable, confident young people.
If you believe Peninsula Grammar could be the right fit for your child, we encourage you to explore the scholarship opportunities available.
The Board of Directors offers a small number of families who would not normally be able to afford to send their child to Peninsula Grammar, the life-changing opportunity of a scholarship, including full remission of tuition fees from Year 7 through to the completion of Year 12.
This scholarship will allow the recipients the opportunity to learn, grow and flourish, ready to take a purposeful place in life. Peninsula Grammar influences and nurtures students to make a difference beyond our school gates.
This is a general excellence, means-tested scholarship.
Further enquiries can be made by contacting Registrar Debra de Belle via email ddebelle@pgs.vic.edu.au or +61 3 9788 7702.
The Robert Barr-Smith Foundation was established in 1915 after the death of businessman and philanthropist Robert Barr-Smith.
The Barr Smith Trust has since allocated funds to a scholarship for a Peninsula Grammar student as part of his trust. The trust fund is explicit about how the money must be used. This annual scholarship is open to male students only from Victoria who will be entering Year 7. Applicants may not be existing students of Peninsula Grammar and should be from a family that would otherwise not be able to afford the School’s fees.
This general excellence, means-tested scholarship is offered annually, entailing a full remission of tuition fees and associated costs, plus extras such as music lessons, excursions and electives tenable from the commencement of Year 7 through to the completion of Year 12.
Applicants are not required to sit the annual scholarship exam but may elect to do so.
Further enquiries can be made by contacting Registrar Debra de Belle via email ddebelle@pgs.vic.edu.au or +61 3 9788 7702.
