Scholarships and Bursaries

School Scholarships and Bursaries

Sacré Cœur is committed to the development of each student’s individual abilities to the highest degree possible. Our bursaries and scholarships enable the pursuit of excellence and foster access to a Sacred Heart education. They are an integral part of our commitment to rewarding excellence and enabling students, from all backgrounds, to achieve their educational goals.

We are also proud to offer a limited number of bursaries annually to students whose families may not otherwise be able to afford a Sacré Cœur education. Our bursaries and scholarships are funded in part by the School, in conjunction with the Sacré Cœur Foundation, and supported by the generous donations of our community.

Bursary and Scholarship	Year level	Criteria	Funded by
NEW Science, Maths & Creative Arts Scholarships	Years 7, 8 & 9	Talent based	School
NEW Access Scholarships	Years 9	Talent & financial based	Foundation
Henri Curmi Bursary	Years 7 – 12	Financial based	Foundation
Kathleen McCarthy – Janet Stuart Bursary	Years 7 – 12	Financial based	Foundation
Academic Scholarships	Year 7	Superior performance	School
General Excellence Scholarships	Year 5 and Years 7 – 11	Superior performance	School
Music Scholarships	Years 7 – 10	Superior performance	School
St Madeleine Sophie Barat Bursaries	All year levels	Selection criteria	School
Florence Buckley Scholarships and Bursaries	All year levels	Selection criteria	Foundation
Sacré Cœur Foundation Scholarships Fund	All year levels	Selection criteria	Foundation
Bette Scurry Scholarships and Bursaries	Year 7	Selection criteria	Bette Scurry Bursary Trust

For all enquiries please contact Ms Julie Muldoon, our Admissions Manager at admissions@sac.vic.edu.au or call +61 3 9835 2713.

2022 New Bursaries

The Sacré Cœur Foundation is delighted to announce up to three bursaries have just become available to new students commencing in 2022.

Application form

Henri Curmi Bursary

The Henri Curmi Bursary provides 50% tuition fee relief to a student commencing in 2022 in the Senior School (Years 7 – 12) until they complete their education in Year 12.

Kathleen McCarthy – Janet Stuart Bursaries

2022 Bursary in Honour of Patricia Thomas (1976)

The Kathleen McCarthy – Janet Stuart Bursary provides up to 75% tuition fee relief to students commencing in 2022 in the Senior School (Years 7 – 12) until they complete their education in Year 12. Up to two bursaries are available.

The 2022 recipients honour alumna Patricia Thomas (1976) who attended Sacré Cœur from 1967-1976.

2023 Scholarships

Applications for 2023 Scholarships are now open and close on Friday 4 February 2022

All scholarships are awarded at the Principal’s discretion.

For all enquiries please contact Ms Julie Muldoon, our Admissions Manager at admissions@sac.vic.edu.au or call +61 3 9835 2713.

Academic Scholarships for entry into Year 7

Scholarships awarded to commence in Year 7 provide partial remission of tuition fees until the end of Year 12, subject to the student’s continuing superior performance and her ongoing contribution to the life of the School.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview with the Principal.

All students are required to sit a scholarship test which will be held on Saturday 12 February 2022. The cost of this test is $120.

Please click here to apply.

General Excellence Scholarships for entry into Years 5 and Years 7 – 11

General Excellence Scholarships provide partial remission of tuition fees until the end of Year 12, subject to the student’s continuing superior performance and her ongoing contribution to the life of the School.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview with the Principal.

For information on the application process and requirements including terms and conditions, please download the application form.

Application form Years 5 and 7

Application form Years 8 – 11

All students are required to sit a scholarship test which will be held on Saturday 12 February 2022. The cost of this test is $120.

Please click here to register for the Scholarship Test.  

Music Scholarships for entry into Years 7 – 10

Music Scholarships provide partial remission of tuition fees until the end of Year 12, subject to the student’s continuing superior performance and her ongoing contribution to the life of the School. Students who are awarded a Music Scholarship are expected to be involved in the Music program at the School.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an audition and may also be invited to meet with the Principal, Ms Adelina Melia-Douvos.

For information on the application process and requirements including terms and conditions, please download the application form.

All students are required to sit a scholarship test which will be held on Saturday 12 February 2022. The cost of this test is $120.

Please click here to register for the Scholarship Test.  

NEW Science, Maths and Creative Arts Scholarships

These scholarships are offered in celebration of the opening of the St Madeleine Sophie Barat Centre – our new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM) learning centre.

The Scholarships will be awarded to students who show passion and excellence in Science, Mathematics and Creative Arts and are open to students who will be commencing in Years 8 or 9 in 2023.

Scholarships provide a partial remission of tuition fees until the end of Year 12, subject to the student’s continuing superior performance and ongoing contribution to the life of the School.

For information on the application process and requirements including terms and conditions, please download the application form.

All students are required to sit a scholarship test which will be held on Saturday 12 February 2022.  The cost of this test is $120.

Please click here to register for the Scholarship Test.

NEW Access Science, Mathematics and Creative Arts Scholarships – Year 9

Access Scholarships will be awarded to students gifted in Science, Mathematics or Creative Arts. These scholarships will enable students, whose family’s financial situation may prevent them from attending, the opportunity to receive a Sacré Cœur education.

Two Access Scholarships are available for new students commencing in Year 9, 2023. These scholarships have been made possible through the financial support of our community during the 2021 Annual Appeal – “Building Brilliant Minds”. We thank the Sacré Cœur Foundation and all our supporters for facilitating this generous gift.

As well as providing a 50% remission on tuition fees for Years 9 – 12, the Access Scholarships also provide a laptop and $1,000 towards co-curricular and learning opportunities.

For information on the application process and requirements including terms and conditions, please download the application form.

All students are required to sit a scholarship test which will be held on Saturday 12 February 2022. The cost of this test is $120.

Please click here to register for the Scholarship Test.

Tuition Fees

For information about our tuition fees please click here.

Bursaries

St Madeleine Sophie Barat Bursaries

St Madeleine Sophie Bursaries build and extend our community, and affirm our commitment to the Sacred Heart goal – Social Awareness that Impels to Action, by offering educational opportunities through financial assistance to new families.

Drawing on the vision of all our RSCJ Wisdom Women, we are encouraged to care for the vulnerable, and to respond to the challenging issues of our time, because it is our gift and responsibility to do so. The School endeavours to assist as many families as possible with partial remission of tuition fees only, for eligible families.

All Madeleine Sophie Barat Bursaries are currently allocated; applications are not currently open.

Florence Buckley Scholarships and Bursaries

A maximum of thirteen Florence Buckley Scholarships and Bursaries may be awarded at any one point in time, across the combined primary and secondary School to assist new or existing families. The award is for 50% remission of fees until the end of Year 12 and is reviewed annually.

Sacré Cœur Foundation Scholarship Fund

This fund provides scholarships and bursaries and is open not only to existing students at our School but also to those considering enrolment. Bursaries provide fee relief for those who are in genuine financial need including because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

General information

Scholarships and bursaries do not include:

• entry fees
• uniforms
• text books
• camps
• transport
• annual building fund levy
• sundry charges that may arise from time to time

Fees

For information about our tuition fees please click here