Private School Scholarships

MLC has been awarding private school scholarships in Perth since 1909. Scholarships and prizes take into account each recipients’ potential in contributing creatively to the wider service of the College and the community. Read on to explore our current private school scholarships, the application process and frequently asked questions.

Our Private School Scholarships in Perth

Each year, MLC offers several private school scholarships in Perth of varying concessions to both current and future MLC girls entering different year levels. These include:

Academic Scholarships for entry in Years 7 and 10 (applications for 2025 Academic Scholarships are now closed)
Music Scholarships for entry in Years 7-10 (applications for 2025 Music Scholarships are now closed)
Boarding Scholarships for entry in Years 7-10 (applications for 2025 Boarding Scholarships are now closed)
Yalari Scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander girls for entry in Year 7
MADALAH Scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander girls for entry in Years 7-10

Applicants applying for the MLC Academic, Music and Boarding Scholarships must sit the Academic Scholarship test.

Successful candidates entering Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 hold their scholarship until graduating high school at the end of Year 12.

Retention of a scholarship is conditional upon the recipient maintaining high standards in achievement and conduct throughout her schooling at MLC.

Applications for 2026 Scholarships will open later this year. Scholarship Testing Day will take place on Tuesday 4 February 2025.

Private School Scholarships Offered

Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence and provide a tuition fee reduction of varying values. Recognising and rewarding high achievers, Academic Scholarships allow talented students to pursue their educational aspirations at our private school in Perth. Successful candidates must maintain high academic standards throughout their schooling. Academic Scholarships not only provide financial support, but also encourage a strong commitment to educational excellence and personal growth.

Music Scholarships

MLC boasts a specialist Music program and is recognised as a school of choice for music in Perth. Music Scholarships are available to girls entering high school from Years 7 to 10 by audition and provide a tuition fee reduction of varying values. A Music Scholarship also covers 100% of music tuition fees for one instrument. Successful candidates demonstrate musical excellence and potential. Our Music Scholarships provide girls with access to state-of-the-art music facilities and resources to further nurture their talent.

Boarding Scholarships

MLC invites girls who live in regional Western Australia, wider Australia or internationally to apply for a Boarding Scholarship and attend our school in Perth. This scholarship provides a boarding fee reduction of varying values. Successful candidates must maintain high standards in academic achievement and personal conduct, as well as actively participate in school life. Our Boarding School Scholarships aim to support talented young students and enable them to benefit from the excellent educational opportunities offered at MLC.

MADALAH Scholarships

MLC proudly partners with MADALAH to offer Indigenous girls going into Year 7 and above exceptional opportunities to thrive at our nurturing school in Perth. Applications are now open. Please follow the two-step application process below:

Apply via the MADALAH application link here
Let us know about your MADALAH application and register your interest by contacting the MLC Admissions team at admissions@mlc.wa.edu.au.

Applications close on Wednesday 24 July 2024 (no late applications will be considered).

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Yalari Scholarships

MLC proudly partners with Yalari to offer Indigenous girls going into Year 7 and living in remote Australia exceptional opportunities to thrive at our nurturing school in Perth. Please follow the two-step application process below:

Apply via the Yalari application link below.
Let us know about your Yalari application and register your interest by contacting the MLC Admission team at admissions@mlc.wa.edu.au.

Applications are now closed.

Private School Scholarship Applications

Our private school scholarships are awarded based on the student’s scholarship test performance, a review of recent academic reports, and requirements for boarding in Perth. In the case of Music Scholarships, a formal practical assessment is required by invitation. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview with the Principal, where a final decision is made. Each scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the College, and the decision is final.

MLC seeks students committed to the values and ethos of our college and who will participate fully in MLC life. Testing and auditions for our private school scholarships are held at our Claremont campus, 10 kilometres from the Perth CBD, in February for entry the following year. Special arrangements can be made for girls living more than 400 kilometres from our campus.

MLC Scholarship FAQs

Music Prizes

Alongside Music Scholarships, the College offers specialist Instrumental and Vocal Prizes annually by audition or special application. These prizes are awarded to support musical development and acknowledge progress, potential and commitment at our school. Auditions are open to students in Years 6 to 9 at any level of achievement. Prizes are awarded for the year following audition. Applications are encouraged from girls currently learning with an MLC Music Tutor or private Music Tutor outside the College.

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