Scholarships
Discover how a Walford scholarship can play a pivotal role in encouraging your daughter to be, become, do and achieve her best, her way.
Each year, Walford is pleased to offer a number of scholarships that promote academic excellence, foster diversity, recognise students for their individual strengths and talents, and alleviate financial barriers to a Walford education.
Our scholarship offerings span Years 5 to 12, and include various academic, music, boarding, sport, equity-based, and all-rounder scholarships:
SCHOLARSHIP | ENTRY YEAR LEVEL | ELIGIBLE STUDENTS | CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
ACADEMIC | |||
Academic | Years 6-10 | New or continuing | X |
ALL-ROUNDER | |||
Elizabeth Cleland | Year 10 | New | X |
Foundation | Year 10 | New | ✓ |
Frances Adamson | Years 10-11 | New | X |
Principal's | Years 7-12 | New | ✓ |
Thomas and Gwenyth (Bonnar) Gepp | Years 7-11 | New | ✓ |
Walford Old Scholars' | Years 9-11 | New or continuing | X |
BOARDING | |||
Boarding | Years 7-12 | New | ✓ |
Rural and Remote | Years 7-12 | New | X |
MUSIC | |||
Music Entrance | Years 5-12 | New | X |
Rosalie Anne Taylor Music | Years 5-12 | New or continuing | X |
Tim Martin Music | Years 7-12 | New | X |
SPORT | |||
Sport | Years 7-12 | New | X |
More details and application requirements for scholarships that are currently open are below:
Foundation Scholarship
The Foundation Scholarship provides remission of up to 50% of tuition fees for new students entering Year 10, for the remaining duration of the student's schooling. Preference is offered to boarding students.
Description
To be considered for a Foundation Scholarship, students are expected to meet the following selection criteria:
* Demonstrate a sound academic record and continue to make good academic progress, displaying conduct of a high standard throughout her schooling.
* Demonstrate skills and participation across a number of key areas including leadership, sports, music, the arts or community service.
* Commit to participating in the life of the School, and show the potential to positively contribute to the community.
* Display good character and embrace the School’s values of Courage, Commitment, Community and Growth.
Consideration is also given to candidates with demonstrated financial needs who would not otherwise be able to attend Walford.
Currently accepting applications for 2026 and 2027.
Principal's Scholarship
A Principal's Scholarship provides remission of up to 40% of tuition fees for the remaining duration of the student's schooling at Walford. New students for Years 7 to 12 are eligible to apply.
Description
To be considered for a Principal’s Scholarship, students are expected to meet the following selection criteria:
* Demonstrate a sound academic record and continue to make good academic progress, displaying conduct of a high standard throughout her schooling.
* Demonstrate skills and participation across a number of key areas including leadership, sports, music, The Arts or community service.
* Commit to participating in the life of the School, and show the potential to positively contribute to the community.
* Display good character and alignment with the School’s values of Courage, Commitment, Community and Growth.
Consideration is also given to candidates with demonstrated financial needs who would not otherwise be able to attend Walford.
Accepting applications for the 2026 and 2027 school years.
Thomas and Gwenyth (Bonnar) Gepp Bursary
The Thomas and Gwenyth (Bonnar) Gepp Bursary provides remission for new students entering Years 7 to 11 of up to 50% of tuition fees. Preference is offered to boarding students.
The Thomas and Gwenyth (Bonnar) Gepp Bursary is named in honour of Mrs Gwenyth Gepp (nee Bonnar), who graduated from Walford in 1939, before later returning as a sports mistress in the mid-1940s. Mrs Gepp predeceased her husband, Thomas, and, following his passing in early 2018, we learnt that together they had decided to generously bequeath a gift to the School to be used for a descendant of a Walford old scholar or boarding student who may not otherwise have the means to attend Walford Anglican School for Girls and for certain other purposes.
Description
To be considered for this Bursary, students are expected to meet at least one of the following selection criteria:
* Be a descendant of a Walford Old Scholar.
* Live in a remote/regional area.
* Demonstrated financial need and not otherwise be able to attend Walford.
Accepting applications for 2026 and 2027 entry.
Boarding Scholarship
A Boarding Scholarship provides remission of up to 50% of tuition fees for the remaining duration of the student's schooling. New students entering Years 7 to 12 are eligible to apply.
Description
To be considered for a Boarding Scholarship, students are expected to meet the following selection criteria:
* Be a new student entering the Boarding House.
* Demonstrate good academic progress, displaying conduct of a high standard throughout her schooling.
* Commit to participation in the life of the School and show the potential to positively contribute to the community.
* Display good character and embrace the School’s values of Courage, Commitment, Community and Growth.
Consideration is also given to candidates residing in an isolated location and/or with demonstrated financial needs who would not otherwise be able to attend Walford.
Accepting applications for entry in 2026 and 2027.
Applications for academic scholarships need to be submitted through ACER. For all other scholarship applications, please complete one of the following application forms:
To ensure there are always opportunities for exceptional young women at Walford, we are accepting year-round applications from new students for the Principal's and Boarding scholarships.
For all scholarship enquiries, you are more than welcome to contact the Head of Enrolments.
Jade Harvey
Head of Enrolments
admissions@walford.asn.au
(08) 8373 4062
