Scholarships

Scholarships

celebrating aspiration & achievement

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.

Apply for the 2027 Academic and General Excellence Scholarships

Register your child today via 2027 ACER Scholarship platform

The 2027 Scholarship exam will take place on Saturday 14 February 2026. Applications close on Friday 6 February 2026.

2027 Scholarships – Applications now open


Peninsula Grammar is currently accepting scholarship applications for 2027 entry in:

  • Year 5

  • Year 7

  • Year 10

Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic ability alongside broader qualities such as curiosity, commitment, character and a willingness to contribute to school life.

Register your child today via 2027 ACER Scholarship platform

These scholarships offer students the opportunity to join a leading coeducational school on the Mornington Peninsula, where learning is future-focused and underpinned by a strong culture of wellbeing and belonging.

Academic & General Excellence Scholarships - Years 5, 7 & 10

Scholarships for students entering Years 5, 7 and 10 are offered on the basis of scholarship testing held in February each year for the following year. Scholarship selection testing is conducted by ACER, a well-known, independent, national research and development organisation.

Academic scholarships are awarded to the students who perform best on the examination.

General excellence scholarships are awarded to students who do well on the examination and who can demonstrate excellence in areas such as sport, music and drama. Evidence of achievement will be required from those students who are invited for general excellence interviews after the awarding of academic scholarships is completed. Scholarships are usually tenable until the completion of Year 12.

2027 ACER Scholarship Registration

Further enquiries can be made by contacting Registrar Debra de Belle via email ddebelle@pgs.vic.edu.au or +61 3 9788 7702.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS' SCHOLARSHIP - YEAR 7

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.

Board of Directors’ Scholarship Application Form 2027

Further enquiries can be made by contacting Registrar Debra de Belle via email ddebelle@pgs.vic.edu.au or +61 3 9788 7702.

ROBERT BARR-SMITH SCHOLARSHIP - Year 7

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.

Robert Barr-Smith Scholarship Application Form 2027

Further enquiries can be made by contacting Registrar Debra de Belle via email ddebelle@pgs.vic.edu.au or +61 3 9788 7702.

Supporting growth, belonging and future readiness


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.

Register your child today via 2027 ACER Scholarship platform

Future Scholarship OPPORTUNITIES


An opportunity worth exploring

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

If you’re planning ahead or your child is not yet eligible for current scholarships, we encourage you to register your interest to be notified when future opportunities become available.

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.

CLASS OF ’99 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – YEARS 10 to 11

The Class of ’99 Memorial Scholarship has been established to honour the memory of Daniel Groves, Blair Hibbert and Timothy Noble who lost their lives in a tragic car accident in Frankston on 21 November 1998. At the time of the accident the boys were approaching the end of Year 11 and would have otherwise joined their classmates who subsequently became the Class of ’99. Daniel, Blair and Timothy were highly regarded by our community, they took full advantage of all that our school offers. This scholarship is partly funded by the generous investment of parents from the graduating Class of ’99.

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student whom otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend Peninsula Grammar. Family finances will be a consideration when bestowing this scholarship.

The scholarship is a general excellence scholarship. The recipient need not necessarily be an outstanding academic but must show a strong commitment to his/her studies. In addition, he or she will be able to detail achievements in areas outside the academic program, such as music, sport, drama or debating.

The scholarship is awarded to a student entering Year 10 or 11 and includes full remission of tuition fees for Years 10, 11 and 12 as applicable.

Further enquiries can be made by contacting Registrar Debra de Belle via email ddebelle@pgs.vic.edu.au or +61 3 9788 7702.

First Nations Scholarship

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.

First Nations Scholarship Application Form 2026

Further enquiries can be made by contacting Michele Boyle via email mboyle@pgs.vic.edu.au.

Lomholt Music Scholarship - Years 7 to 12

The Lomholt Music Scholarship is offered to promising musicians who are not currently enrolled at the School. Applicants must have at least three years experience on their chosen instrument and be playing at a very advanced level. This auditioned scholarship attracts approximately 50% remission on tuition fees and free school-based music instruction on the student’s chosen instrument. The scholarship is tenable from Years 7 to 12, however applicants may enter the School at any secondary year level.

Further enquiries can be made by contacting the Head of Ensemble and Studio Music, Dr. Richard Vaudrey via email rvaudrey@pgs.vic.edu.au or call +61 3 9788 7777.

VIETNAMESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP - VCE

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 2026 – 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.