All-rounder Scholarship
Internal or external students entering Years 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 in 2028 are welcome to apply for Pymble’s All-Rounder Scholarship. Recipients are typically students who will add to the life of the College in areas of service, culture, sport and academia: characteristically a very high academic achiever with demonstrated strengths in several areas, which may include (but are not limited to) Sport, community service, Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Language Arts.
Please note that the scholarship selection process is highly competitive and not all candidates who meet the basic criteria proceed to interview for a scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates are required to:
- Be in Years 6 to 10 and at least 11 years of age on 31 December 2027.
- Be Australian Citizens or International students who have a valid Australian visa. Overseas Student subclass 500 visa holders are not eligible to apply.
- Commence in Term 1 2028 if successful.
- Meet the required academic level and one or more of the following strengths:
Academic
- All applications for scholarship testing must be made online through Academic Assessment Services (AAS). Candidates must register first for the relevant AAS Academic Scholarship examination. Eligible candidates will score results in Stanine 8–9 in all testing categories.
Community Service
- Candidates must provide evidence of a developing or sustained commitment to community service initiatives or organisations in their school, local or global community (the age of the candidate will be taken into consideration).
Dance
- Candidates must show a demonstrated passion for dance, including extensive performance and training experience either as a style specialist or a versatile dancer, and be willing to participate in the Dance programs at the College.
Drama
- Candidates must show a demonstrated passion for the dramatic arts, which may include participation in the AMEB or Trinity programs and performance experience at the student’s current school.
Language Arts
- Candidates will be debaters and/or public speakers who have represented their school, where opportunities exist.
Music
- AMEB Grade 6 (or equivalent) or above for piano.
- AMEB Grade 6 (or equivalent) or above for violin.
- AMEB Grade 3 (or equivalent) or above for other string instruments, flute, clarinet and saxophone.
- AMEB Grade 2 (or equivalent) or above for all other wind and brass instruments.
Robotics
- Candidates must demonstrate a strong passion for robotics through active involvement in competitive robotics, such as VEX or FIRST, with strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a commitment to the College’s Robotics Program.
Sport
- Candidates must be competing at national or state level (or the highest possible equivalent depending on the sport for candidates in Year 6) in at least one sporting activity (team or individual) offered within the Pymble Sport and Activities program.
Visual Arts
- Candidates must display a demonstrated passion for Visual Arts as evidenced by a portfolio of work.
Additional Information
Scholarship inclusions
The scholarship covers full or part remission of tuition fees (excluding extras) for the duration of the student’s enrolment at the College. All other expenses are to be met at the full rate. Expenses such as textbooks, co-curricular sport and activities, uniforms and laptop levies are not covered under this scholarship.
Successful scholarship recipients who are not current Pymble students will be required to:
- Pay a $2,000 bond when accepting the scholarship within 48 hours of offer. This bond will be put towards the Term 2 Fee Instalment in 2028. The bond will be forfeited if the student does not commence at the College.
- Submit an online Enrolment Application form and pay the Application Fee of $440 within 48 hours of offer, and the Enrolment Entry Fee of $4,400 within two weeks of the scholarship acceptance. These fees are not refundable.
Application documentation
If your daughter is applying for the 2028 All-Rounder Scholarship, she must complete the 2028 All-Rounder Scholarship form (available when registrations open) and upload it along with her supporting documentation when registering for the scholarship through Academic Assessment Services (AAS). Candidates may submit information for the previous 12 months for 2028 applications.
Your daughter’s application should include:
- A 300–500 word essay submitted when registering through AAS.
- Completed 2028 All-Rounder Scholarship form (available when registrations open).
Supporting documentation
- Two reference letters supporting the candidate’s chosen activities (current Pymble students do not require a reference but are welcome to provide one from an external coach/adult).
- Semester 1 and 2, 2026 school reports and last available NAPLAN test results.
Expectations of recipients
- Scholarships are reviewed annually. It is the College’s expectation that students maintain their high academic and performance levels and represent the College as and when requested.
- Scholarship recipients are expected to uphold Pymble’s five core values (Care, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility) and represent the College with pride.
- The College Board reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship from any scholarship holder. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the College. The results of the Academic Scholarship test are not shared and feedback for unsuccessful applications will not be given.
Application dates
Applications for an All-Rounder Scholarship open on 3 November 2026 and close on 24 February 2027.