The Knox School scholarships give exceptional students the opportunity to achieve their best.
We are currently reviewing which scholarships will be on offer for entry in 2025 and these details will be made available here once they have been finalised.
We hope to have the details published soon.
Current Scholarship Opportunities
The Knox School will offer a limited amount of General Excellence Scholarships for students who will be in Year 9 in 2024. This Scholarship is open to external and existing TKS students. Applicants may submit only one application in either of the three categories below.
a) Sports
b) Entrepreneurship
c) Service
Eligibility to apply:
- Australian citizens
- Permanent Residents (PR)
- Current TKS students who are Australian citizens or PR
Applications are now closed
To apply (external applicants):
1. Complete the scholarship application formÂ
2. Attach the following reports in PDF format:
- Year 8 Semester 1 school report
- Year 7 Semester 2 school report
- Year 5 and 7 NAPLAN report
- Hand-written letter of introduction by the student addressed to the Principal, Ms Nikki Kirkup
3. Documentation to be emailed in PDF format to the School Registrar, Mrs Tania Castles: registrar@knox.vic.edu.au by Friday 25 August 2023.
To apply (existing TKS students):
1. Complete the scholarship application form.
2. Attach the following reports in PDF format:
- Year 5 and 7 NAPLAN report
- Hand-written letter of introduction by the student addressed to the Principal, Ms Nikki Kirkup
3. Documentation to be emailed in PDF format to the School Registrar, Mrs Tania Castles: registrar@knox.vic.edu.au by Friday 25 August 2023
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. State or Regional Sports representation or demonstrated exceptional performance across multiple sports (applicable to GE sports applicants only), 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
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by a scholarship panel.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited with their parents to meet with the Principal.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email once shortlisting is completed.
