Camberwell Girls Grammar School offer a range of scholarships to aspiring and talented young women in Years 5 and 7 through to Year 11.
Our scholarship recipients exemplify a strong alignment to our School values along with a commitment to positively impact other’s lives and engage in Service Learning.
A Camberwell Girls education inspires students to become motivated learners, embracing challenges with curiosity and courage. Our students gain a deep understanding of essential skills for their future endeavours, fostering a commitment to lifelong learning and leadership. With a strong history of academic excellence, our students graduate with remarkable ATAR scores and are dedicated to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world.
Below we have outlined the key dates and deadlines for 2028 Scholarship applicants.
For detailed information about all available scholarships, including eligibility criteria, selection processes and application requirements, please refer to our Scholarships Guide.
> Applications open: Monday 9 November 2026 at 9.00am
> Applications close: Friday 29 January 2027 at 5.00pm. Applications will not be accepted after this time.
> Compulsory online Design Task submission window for entry into Years 8 to 11: Wednesday 3 February 2027 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm
> Open Morning: Wednesday 10 February 2027 from 9.00am to 11.00am
> Compulsory in-person Interactive Evening for entry into Years 5 and 7: Thursday 11 February 2027 from 4.30pm to 6.00pm
> Music Audition Days: Friday 12 February and Monday 15 February 2027
> Scholarship Testing Day: Saturday 13 February 2027 from 8.30am to 12.00pm
Scholarships on offer for 2028 are detailed below and available for application from November 9, 2026.
Our scholarships are highly competitive, with all applicants evaluated based on the strength of their application, previous school reports, participation in the interactive session and performance in the scholarship exam.
All scholarships are provided from the year of acceptance, tenable to Year 12, subject to satisfactory progress.
Offered for entry at Years 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in 2028
Academic Excellence Scholarships are available to new and current students entering Year 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in 2028 and are tenable until the end of Year 12. Selection is based on scholarship examination results, participation in the relevant Scholarship Interactive Session or Design Task, the applicant’s latest school report and NAPLAN report, and an interview.
Please refer to the Scholarship Guide for full eligibility criteria, application requirements and key dates.
Offered for entry at Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in 2028
Principal’s Scholarships for Service are available to new and current students entering Years 7 to 11 in 2028 and are tenable until the end of Year 12. We encourage applications from students who demonstrate our School values of Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Hope and Courage through their co-curricular and community involvement.
Selection is based on the applicant’s Principal’s Scholarship for Service application, scholarship examination results, participation in the relevant Scholarship Interactive Session or Design Task, latest school report and NAPLAN report, and an interview.
Applicants will also be considered for an Academic Excellence Scholarship; a separate application is not required.
Please refer to the Scholarship Guide for full eligibility criteria, application requirements and key dates.
Offered for entry at Years 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in 2028.
Music and Academic Excellence Scholarships are available to new and current students entering Years 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in 2028 who demonstrate outstanding musical ability and strong academic achievement. Scholarships are tenable until the end of Year 12.
Selection is based on the applicant’s Music and Academic Excellence Scholarship application, scholarship examination results, participation in the relevant Scholarship Interactive Session or Design Task, latest school report and NAPLAN report, and an interview. Following an initial review, selected applicants will be invited to audition. Not all applicants will progress to the audition stage.
Applicants will also be considered for an Academic Excellence Scholarship; a separate application is not required.
Please refer to the Scholarship Guide for full eligibility criteria, application requirements, audition and shortlisting information and key dates.
Offered for entry at Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in 2028.
A limited number of Means-Tested Scholarships are available to new and current students entering Years 7 to 11 in 2028 and are tenable until the end of Year 12.
Selection is based on scholarship examination results, participation in the relevant Scholarship Interactive Session or Design Task, the applicant’s latest school report and NAPLAN report, an interview and demonstrated financial need.
Families must contact Admissions by email to request the Confidential Statement of Financial Circumstances form once they have completed their Edutest Application. The completed form and all required supporting documentation must be submitted by the application deadline of Friday 29 January 2027 at 5.00pm. Late submissions cannot be accepted.
Please refer to the Scholarship Guide for full eligibility criteria, application requirements, financial documentation and key dates.
Camberwell Girls acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn. We are committed to ongoing learning, recognition and participation in culture, and warmly welcome First Nations students to our diverse School community.
The First Nations Scholarship is open year-round to secondary students from Year 7 onwards who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and demonstrate connection to culture, personal potential and alignment with our School values. It supports access to a Camberwell Girls education within a welcoming and respectful community.
Scholarship recipients are encouraged to participate fully in School life, share their strengths and perspectives, and contribute positively to our community.
To discuss eligibility and the application process, please email Admissions at admissions@cggs.vic.edu.au.
Please refer to the Scholarship Guide for full eligibility criteria and application information
Please note that all of our Scholarships are subject to terms and conditions which can be found here.
If you have any further questions about our Scholarships please contact our Admissions Team on +61 3 9813 1166.
