Music Scholarships are available for students who need financial assistance to attend the College. Applicants should be of an outstanding standard on their chosen instrument and show a strong commitment to fully engaging in College life.
The process includes an audition, academic exam, and interview. Please carefully review the eligibility criteria and detail fields to ensure accurate responses on the application form.
Only one Edutest application is required to be considered for all scholarships the student is eligible for.
Applications close on Friday 8 November at 5pm.
| Scholarship | Entry Level | Eligibility | Amount | Criteria | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dan Freeman Music Scholarship | Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 | New or current student | 25% | Significant proficiency and interest in instrumental or vocal music, along with demonstrated financial need. | Scholarship Test on Saturday 16 November 2024. Auditions held week of 20 November 2024. All applicants will be asked to supply parents’ 23/24 tax returns, NAPLAN results, and most recent school report at the time of application. All applicants will be invited to audition. Shortlisted students will be interviewed. |
| Principal’s Music Scholarship | Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 | New or current student | Principal’s discretion | Significant proficiency and interest in instrumental or vocal music, along with demonstrated financial need. | Scholarship Test on Saturday 16 November 2024. Auditions held week of 20 November 2024. All applicants will be asked to supply parents’ 23/24 tax returns, NAPLAN results, and most recent school report at the time of application. All applicants will be invited to audition. Shortlisted students will be interviewed. |
Our vision is to provide an outstanding music program with unique musical experiences and expert music educators. The goal for our students is to engage them in our rich musical culture with an individually tailored learning program.
The experiences of our young musicians align to the values of The Geelong College. Each music lesson is an opportunity for students to demonstrate the College values that contribute to creating a positive culture within our community.
Music Scholarship recipients will be offered full remission of instrumental tuition fees on one instrument and/or part remission of academic fees. The amount of fee remission offered to each candidate is at the discretion of the Principal but will not exceed 50%.
We have a number of musicians from regional areas who board at the school. Living on site, boarders are easily able to attend before and after school rehearsals and concerts, as well as have access to practice rooms. Students from regional areas are encouraged to apply for both Music and Boarding scholarships.
The following information is to be used as a guide for scholarship applications for entry into 2026, in conjunction with the information above.
Music Scholarships at The Geelong College are awarded by audition.
Auditions will be held at the College in November, two years before the applicant is to be enrolled (i.e. Year 5 for entry into Year 7), following the scholarship exam. All applicants must sit the scholarship exam and provide the required documentation, at which time they will be notified of their audition details.
Students are able to audition on one or more instruments, including voice. Instrumentalists are reminded that they must provide their own accompanist for the audition. Backing tracks can be used (CD or mp3 files on iPod, etc).
During auditions, applicants will be asked to:
Places in our outstanding music program are highly sought after and students are selected on the basis not only of existing talent, but also their potential to develop in their musical field.
We recognise that not all applicants will have been presented with the opportunity to undertake AMEB examinations and encourage all aspirational young musicians to apply for our Music Scholarships regardless of your examination experience.
Our music programs and music education experts are keen to provide you with the opportunity to engage in our rich musical culture.
Scholars are expected to be members of a minimum of two core ensembles with an attendance of 90%. Extension ensembles are to be counted in addition to this.
Following the audition, applicants will be notified by phone and email of a request to attend an interview with the College’s Principal, accompanied by their parents/carers. Successful candidates will then be notified by email with the outcome of their application.
Unfortunately due to demand, The Geelong College is unable to provide detailed individual feedback.