The Knox School scholarships give exceptional students the opportunity to achieve their best.
The Knox School is pleased to be able to offer a limited number of scholarships in the following categories each year.
The amount offered with each scholarship will be at the discretion of the Principal. It is our expectation that in accepting a scholarship from the School, that parents understand that the commitment is binding and until the completion of Year 12.
Current Scholarship Opportunities
Applications for the 2026 General Excellence and Alumni round of scholarships are not yet open for entry.
If you would like to be notified when they open, please just complete the form below and we will send you a notification email when we have more information:
The Knox School will offer a limited number of Academic Scholarships for students who will be in Years 7, 9, and 10 in 2026 and is open to external, current and future TKS students. In applying, please be aware that in addition to the testing, the applicant must also submit a portfolio including school reports.
- Testing date: Saturday 15 February 2025 at 9am
- Venue: The Knox School
- Applications closing date: Friday 7 February 2025 at 5pm
To apply (future students):
1. Complete the 2026 Academic Scholarship Testing Application Form with Edutest. Application fee for testing is $120 payable to Edutest.
2. Complete the 2026 Academic Scholarship Application Form with The Knox School (free). The following documents are to be submitted in PDF format:
- Semester 1 and 2, 2024 school reports
- All NAPLAN reports
- A handwritten letter of introduction by the student addressed to the Principal, Ms Nikki Kirkup to support their application and why they would like to attend The Knox School.
- A letter of introduction from the parents explaining the reasons behind choosing TKS as the preferred school and the value they can bring to the TKS community.
To apply (current TKS students):
1. Complete the 2026 Academic Scholarship Testing Application Form with Edutest and select The Knox School. Application fee for testing is $120 payable to Edutest.
2. Complete the 2026 Academic Scholarship Application Form with The Knox School (free). The following documents are to be submitted in PDF format:
- Semester 1 and 2, 2024 school reports
- All NAPLAN reports
- A handwritten letter by the student addressed to the Principal, Ms Nikki Kirkup highlighting achievements to date and evidence of participation and contribution to the school and its values.
- A letter from parent(s) endorsing the application, emphasising the school’s positive impact on their child’s growth and development of character.
Criteria for Selection (in addition to completing the exam)
• Demonstrated academic achievement and potential
• Demonstrated commitment to The Knox School Values
• Excellence in one or more academic areas, STEM, Arts, Humanities etc
• High level of engagement with all curriculum and co-curricular activities
• Evidence of leadership within the school environment
• Evidence of positive contribution to a range of school activities
N.B. Students living in Australia on either a student or temporary resident visa are not eligible to apply.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by a scholarship committee based on examination results and portfolios submitted. Please note that the exam results remain the property of The Knox School and are not provided to parents.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited in with their parents to meet the Principal. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email once shortlisting is completed.
Questions?
Please contact our Registrar, Tania Castles, via phone (03) 8805 3814 or by email (registrar@knox.vic.edu.au).
The Knox School will offer a limited amount of General Excellence Scholarships for students who will be in Years 7, 9, and 10 in 2025 and is open to external, current, and future TKS students. Applicants may submit only one application in either of the 3 categories below.
Applications are now open
Closing date: Friday 9 February 2024
General Excellence categories (apply for one category only)
a) Sport
b) Entrepreneurship
c) Leadership and Service
To apply (external applicants):
1. Complete the Scholarship Application form HERE
2 The following documents are to be attached in PDF format and emailed to the School Registrar: registrar@knox.vic.edu.au.
- Semester 1 and 2, 2023 school reports
- All NAPLAN reports
- A handwritten letter of introduction by the student addressed to the Principal, Ms Nikki Kirkup to support their application and why they would like to attend The Knox School.
- A letter of introduction from the parents explaining the reasons behind choosing TKS as the preferred school and the value they can bring to the TKS community.
To apply (current TKS students):
1. Complete the Scholarship Application form HERE
2. The following documents are to be attached in PDF format for our review and emailed to the School Registrar: registrar@knox.vic.edu.au
- Semester 1 and 2, 2023 school reports
- All NAPLAN reports
- A handwritten letter by the student addressed to the Principal, Ms Nikki Kirkup highlighting achievements to date and evidence of participation and contribution to the school and its values.
- A letter from parent(s) endorsing the application, emphasising the school’s positive impact on their child’s growth and development of character.
Criteria for Selection
- Demonstrated academic achievement and potential.
- Demonstrated commitment to The Knox School Values.
- Excellence in one or more areas, other than academic e.g., if applying for GE Sport, State or Regional Sports representation or demonstrated exceptional performance across multiple sports.
- Entrepreneurship activities, both curriculum based and co-curricular; examples of excellence in service activities (depending on chosen pathway).
- High level of engagement with all curriculum and co-curricular activities (activities linked to chosen pathway would be an advantage).
- Evidence of leadership within chosen pathways and areas of expertise.
- Evidence of positive contribution to a range of school activities.
- A portfolio of relevant evidence should be submitted which profiles the individual’s accreditations and endorsements.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by the Principal, along with a scholarship panel.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited in with their parents to meet the Principal.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email once shortlisting is completed.
N.B. Students living in Australia on either a student or temporary resident visa are not eligible to apply.
The Knox School will offer a limited number of Alumni Scholarships for students who will be in Years 7, 9 or 10 in 2025 and is open to external, current, and future TKS students.
To be eligible, the applicant must have a parent who graduated at Year 12 from The Knox School.
Applications are now open
Closing date: Friday 9 February 2024
To apply (external applicants):
1. Complete the Scholarship Application form HERE
2. The following documents are to be attached in PDF format and emailed to the School Registrar: registrar@knox.vic.edu.au.
- Semester 1 and 2, 2023 school reports
- All NAPLAN reports
- A handwritten letter of introduction by the student addressed to the Principal, Ms Nikki Kirkup to support their application and why they would like to attend The Knox School.
- Letter from the Alumnus outlining your experience at the school, your contribution to The Knox School community at the time and why you wish for your child to have the experience of a Knox School education.
To apply (current TKS students):
1. Complete the Scholarship Application form HERE
2. The following documents are to be attached in PDF format and emailed to the School Registrar: registrar@knox.vic.edu.au
- Semester 1 and 2, 2023 school reports
- All NAPLAN reports
- A handwritten letter by the student addressed to the Principal, Ms Nikki Kirkup highlighting achievements to date and evidence of participation and contribution to the school and its values.
- Letter from the Alumnus outlining your experience at the school and your contribution to The Knox School community at that time.
Criteria for Selection
- Demonstrated academic achievement and potential.
- Demonstrated commitment to The Knox School Values.
- High level of engagement with all curriculum and co-curricular activities (activities linked to chosen pathway would be an advantage).
- Evidence of leadership within chosen pathways and areas of expertise.
- Evidence of positive contribution to a range of school activities.
- A portfolio of relevant evidence should be submitted which profiles the individual’s accreditations and endorsements.
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by the Principal, along with a scholarship panel.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited in with their parents to meet the Principal.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email once shortlisting is completed.
N.B. Students living in Australia on either a student or temporary resident visa are not eligible to apply.
