Part-funded Foundation Scholarships

We are fortunate to be able to offer part-funded Foundation scholarships for students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10, thanks to the generosity of individual donors and our St Mary’s community.

We are looking for girls who are self-aware, adaptable learners who will make the most of the academic and cocurricular opportunities at St Mary’s. These are students who will live our values of courage, respect, aspiration, compassion and integrity.

Our Part-funded Foundation Scholarships include:

  • Spirit of St Mary’s Scholarship – in memory of 2021 Head Girl, Sally Hicks
  • Annual Giving Scholarship
  • Individual donor-funded scholarships

While scholarships do not cover full tuition fees, assistance is generally 50% of fees, or more, depending on a family’s financial situation.

It is intended that the scholarship recipients will hold the scholarship for the duration of her schooling, unless her work or behaviour is not of the standard expected of all students at St Mary’s, in which case the scholarship may be rescinded.

The award does not cover boarding, the extra cost of some subjects, technology, textbooks and stationery, uniforms, musical instruments and tuition, camps and excursions and cocurricular activities.

For details of these costs, please visit www.stmarys.wa.edu.au/fees.

Eligibility

We welcome applications from students:

  • who are Australian citizens or holders of a permanent resident visa;
  • who are entering Year 7, 8, 9 or 10 in 2026;
  • who will make a positive contribution to the School, be eager to participate in the wide range of opportunities available at St Mary’s and respect the School’s values; and
  • whose family can demonstrate that their financial circumstances prevent their daughter from attending St Mary’s.

Scholarship Requirements

In order to qualify for these scholarships, applicants must register and sit the scholarship exam at St Mary’s and, if shortlisted, attend an interview with the Principal in March 2025.

The following documentation must be emailed to scholarships@stmarys.wa.edu.au to arrive no later than Wednesday 5 February 2025 (Friday 31 January 2025 for Remote and Overseas Registrations):

  • Part-funded Foundation Scholarship 2026: Application Form and Statement of Financial Position; and
  • copies of the two most recent income tax returns for all supporting parents. (Note: Please ensure that full tax return documentation is required, not tax assessments.)

All financial information will be treated in the strictest confidence, sighted by only the Principal and the Director of Business Operations, and referenced by them in relation to this application.

All applicants must upload the following document to the registration website on or before Wednesday 5 February 2025:

  • a letter to Principal, Mrs Judith Tudball, outlining why they would like to complete their education at St Mary’s. They may like to describe some of the things they have achieved at school, activities they have participated in and how they would like to become involved at St Mary’s. This letter should be no more than 300 words in length.

If your daughter is not a current student at St Mary’s, the following documents must also be uploaded to the registration website on or before Wednesday 5 February 2025:

  • copies of awards or certificates; and
  • proof of their Australian Citizenship (eg birth certificate) or permanent residency (eg copy of visa).

If required documentation is unable to be uploaded and for further administrative information, please email scholarships@stmarys.wa.edu.au

Scholarship Amounts

The Scholarship award is determined by St Mary’s and is not open to negotiation. It represents part remission of tuition fees, no less than 50% off the total tuition fee.


Additional Information

If you require more information, please feel free to contact our Enrolments team on (08) 9341 9135 or enrolments@stmarys.wa.edu.au