Scholarships

Pembroke School offers a range of scholarships and bursaries including academic, music and boarding and in each case engages in a thorough process to award scholarships based on the merit of the application. 

Scholarship Applications for 2019 Now Open

The Indigenous Youth Leadership Program

Please note that the Music, Boarding, Academic (Year 7) and Isolated Students' Scholarships and Bursaries have closed.

2020 Scholarships

Please note that all 2020 Scholarships will open online in early September 2018. The following links will take you to further information:

Academic Scholarships - Years 7 (only)
Music Scholarships
Boarding Scholarships
Isolated Students' Bursary
Isolated Students' Scholarships

Periodic Scholarships

Margaret Sellars Scholarships
The James and Diana Ramsay Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Information and Application Process

2020 Year 7 Academic Scholarships

Pembroke offers scholarships for students entering Year 7 based entirely on results of the ACEP examinations held in February each year. Students sit for this examination in the year preceding entry to Year 7 at Pembroke. It is open to both students already enrolled at Pembroke and students wanting to attend Pembroke. Students studying on a student visa (500) are eligible to apply but the percentage of remission will be based on the tuition fee payable by an Australian student.

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2020 Music Scholarships

Pembroke School offers a limited number of scholarships to students entering Years 7 to 11. Applications are invited from students who are able to display established excellence, or significant promise, in Music.

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2020 Boarding Scholarships

Scholarships are available for boarders entering Years 7 to 11. Selection is based upon the submission of a personal portfolio and an interview. The criteria for selection includes as a high priority the potential "all round" contribution that a student will make to the School.

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2020 Isolated Students' Scholarships

Scholarships are also available for boarders entering Years 7 to 10 and who meet specific geographical isolation criteria. Selection is based on the submission of an application and an interview.

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2020 Isolated Students' Bursary

Boarding Students entering Years 7 to 10 who meet specific geographical isolation criteria may be eligible to apply for an Isolated Student Bursary. 

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Margaret Sellars Scholarships

Scholarships are available periodically for a boarding student from rural and outback farming communities and entering Years 10, 11 or 12.

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The Indigenous Youth Leadership Program

The Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) offers scholarships and leadership opportunities to young Indigenous Australians, with a focus on Indigenous youth from remote or regional communities. Working in partnership with Pembroke School, the IYLP is run by The Smith Family, with funding support through the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

In addition to helping Indigenous students achieve their educational aspirations, the IYLP supports the development of positive role models and leaders to inspire other Indigenous students.

2019 IYLP Scholarships

Registration of Interest

• The Smith Family in conjunction with Pembroke School, invites registrations of interest from students interested in IYLP Scholarship and boarding positions in 2019.
• Places are open to students entering Years 8-12 in 2019.
• To register your interest in the 2019 IYLP Scholarships please email Leanne Smith, IYLP Manager on leanne.smith@thesmithfamily.com.au and the Indigenous Student Coordinator at Pembroke School on IE@pembroke.sa.edu.au.

Application Process

• Applications for the 2019 IYLP Scholarships are now open and will close Thursday 31 May 2018 at 5 pm. Applications are to be sent directly to The Smith Family where they will be short-listed for further consideration.
• Shortlisted students will be required to attend a personal interview at Pembroke School with the IYLP Manager and Pembroke School Indigenous Student Coordinator.
• Information, criteria, application forms and other details are available from The Smith Family, www.thesmithfamily.com.au.
• For more information click here.

If you have any questions, please contact the IYLP Manager, Leanne Smith, by email leanne.smith@thesmithfamiliy.com.au or telephone +61 8 8224 1402.

Application for admission to Pembroke School must be made at the same time as the application for an IYLP Scholarship. A Pembroke School Information Package, including application form, can be obtained at Request Online Information Package, by telephoning the Pembroke Admissions Office on +61 8 8366 6217 or by emailing admissions@pembroke.sa.edu.au.

For further information please also make contact with the Indigenous Student Coordinator at Pembroke School on +61 8 8366 6730 or by emailing IE@pembroke.sa.edu.au.

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2019 The James and Diana Ramsay Foundation Scholarship

The James and Diana Ramsay Foundation Scholarship (JDRFS) has been made available specifically for low income families who aspire to an excellent education but are not able to fund an Independent School education for their child due to disadvantage.

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General Scholarship Information

Advertisements for Scholarships will appear in metropolitan and regional newspapers from September 2018.

Further information if required can be obtained from:
Mrs Caroline Sullivan
Executive Assistant to the Principal
Phone: + 61 8 8366 6225
Facsimile: + 61 8 8366 6224
Email: scholarships@pembroke.sa.edu.au