Scholarships

Our Scholarship Program

Each year Pittwater House offers a limited number of scholarships that cover a percentage of the recipient's tuition fees. The two types of scholarships Pittwater House offers are academic scholarships and general excellence scholarships. General excellence scholarships are for students who excel academically but also consider a broader criteria such as ability in sport or performing arts (music, dance, drama).

Scholarships are now closed for students entering Years 7, 9 and 11 in 2026.

2026 Scholarships - Important Dates

Monday 23 September 2024ACER Online Applications Opened
Tuesday 4 February 2025
(midnight AEDST)
ACER Online Applications Closed

Saturday 22 February 2025Applicants sit ACER Scholarship Test at Pittwater House
Friday 4 April 2025Individual Test Reports Available to Parents Online
During April 2025Principal Shortlists Applicants and Commences Interviews/Auditions
April - July 2025Successful Applicants Offered Scholarships to Commence at
Pittwater House in 2026

Scholarship Application Requirements

  • For students entering Years 7, 9 or 11 in 2026.
  • Applicants need to be Australian residents.
  • ALL scholarship applicants (Academic and General Excellence applicants) need to sit the scholarship test.
  • Apply to sit the scholarship test by registering online with ACER (Australian Council for Education Research) between 23 September 2024 and 2 February 2025.
  • In addition to sitting the ACER test, General Excellence applicants are also required to complete a General Excellence Scholarship Application Form and may also be required to participate in an audition at Pittwater House.
  • Applicants short-listed for a scholarship will be invited to interview, and audition if applicable, at the School.
  • Students offered scholarships then go through the enrolment process to confirm their place at the School.


Scholarship Application Process

  1. Families apply online via the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) website. Applications cost $150 (as at September 2024).
  2. General Excellence Applicants complete the GE Application Form and submit to Pittwater House before applications close.
  3. Applicants sit the ACER Scholarship Exam.
  4. Shortlisted candidates invited to interview/audition at Pittwater House.
  5. Successful candidates enrol at Pittwater House (unless they are already current students) and commence their scholarship in 2026.



Frequently Asked Questions

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Why do you use ACER for scholarship tests?
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