RTG STEM Scholarship

Registrations are closed

The RTG STEM Scholarship is dedicated to the empowerment of young women through STEM. The opportunity of a scholarship is designed to nurture, inspire and elevate a girl to thrive, be a positive role-model and contribute a resilient, resourceful and innovative mind to embrace and influence the future. 

The RTG STEM Scholarship is generously provided by the Pymble Foundation.

The awarding of scholarships is determined by academic performance, results in the scholarship examination and successful interview.

All candidates must sit the Academic Assessment Services (AAS) examination.

The scholarship examination will be held at the College or remotely (for country candidates and, in some cases, for overseas candidates).

The RTG Scholarship Program will fund individual/s to attend Pymble Ladies’ College as a Day student from Year 7, 8 or 9 through to successful completion of Year 12.

The Scholarship covers full or part remission of tuition fees (excluding extras) for the duration of the student’s enrolment at the College. Extra student costs, if applicable, based on means-testing: 

  • School uniform
  • Laptop computer
  • Co-curricular participation
  • School related expenses

Extra student costs will be capped.

Criteria

Consideration for qualifying for the Scholarship Award will be given to external or Current Pymble students who meet the following criteria: 

  • Demonstrates a strong passion for robotics through active involvement in competition robotics such as VEX or FIRST 
  • Displays strong problem solving skills, teamwork and a commitment to the College Robotics Program  
  • Score results from Academic Scholarship testing of Stanine 9 for both Maths Performance and General Reasoning  
  • Shows a demonstrated commitment to school life through attendance, application and involvement 
  • Committed to the five core values of the College (Care, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility) 
  • Candidates must be Australian Citizens or International students who have a valid Australian visa. Overseas Student subclass 500 visa holders are not eligible to apply

Important Dates

Registrations for the RTG STEM Scholarship are closed.