Bursaries & Scholarships

The Jack Ross Bursary is an initiative of the Nudgee College Foundation and the Nudgee College Old Boys’ Association. It is named after John (Jack) Elliot Ross, a highly respected College student, teacher, coach and secretary of the Old Boys’ Association with connections to the College from 1908 to 1972. The Jack Ross Bursary is available to new students entering Years 7 to 10 only who display great character and leadership values and are awarded for equity reasons. 

One Jack Ross Bursary will be awarded in Years 7, 8, 9 or 10.

It is funded through the generous support of the Nudgee College Foundation and the Nudgee College Old Boys’ Association. 

Applications for 2027 are now closed. Applications for 2028 will open in Term 4. 

Please check your eligibility via the "Key standards for Jack Ross Bursary" below before applying.

Key Standard for Jack Ross Bursary

• High academic performance and future potential based on school reports
• Diligence and application in academic studies
• Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas
• A demonstrated sense of community
• Leadership capacity
• Australian citizen or permanent resident

The Jack Ross Bursary gives young men of all backgrounds the gift of education. If you are in a position to do so, please consider a donation of any size. It will truly make a difference.

Complete Application

As one of Australia's leading boarding schools for 135 years, Nudgee College has a rich history and strong connections as the home away from home for boys from the bush.

The Bush Bursary will be offered to exceptional students who live regionally, more than 200km away from Nudgee College, and whose family is unable to consider Nudgee College for financial reasons.

A total of five Bush Bursaries will be awarded in either Years 7, 8, 9 or 10.

Applications for 2027 are now closed. Applications for 2028 will open in Term 4. 

Please check your eligibility via the "Key standards for Bush Bursary" below before applying.

Key Standards for Bush Bursary

• Entering Year 7 or 9 as a boarding student
• Student lives regionally
• Residential address is more than 200 kilometres away from Nudgee College
• Unable to consider boarding at Nudgee College due to financial reasons 
• Enthusiastic about attending boarding school
• Overall academic performance and future potential evidence based on school reports
• Diligence and application in academic studies
• Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence such as performing arts, visual arts, sport, music, debating and other relevant areas
• A demonstrated sense of community
• Leadership capacity
• Australian citizen or permanent resident

Complete Application

Nudgee College strives to bring out the best in boys and is committed to improving educational outcomes for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Formalised in 1993, the Indigenous Education Program supports students from regional, rural and remote communities across Australia. 

A total of five AIEF Scholarships will be awarded in Year 7.

Applications for 2027 are now closed; we are currently accepting Waitlist Applications.

• Find further information on Nudgee College's Indigenous Education Program here.
• Funded through Nudgee College and the generous support of the organisations below, please click the following for more information.
  • Australian Indigenous Education Program (AIEF)
  • Western Cape Communities Trust (WCCCA)
  • Doug Hall Foundation
  • ABSTUDY

Please check your eligibility via the "Key standards for Indigenous Education Program" below before applying.

Key standards for the AIEF Scholarship

• Entry in Year 7 and committed to completing Year 12 as a boarding student
• An Indigenous Australian - certificate of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander official paperwork
• Residential address is more than 200 kilometres away from Nudgee College
• Unable to consider boarding at Nudgee College due to financial reasons 
• Household income must be less than $200,000 gross
• Enthusiastic about attending boarding school
• Minimum of a “C” grade for overall academic performance and future potential based on school reports
• Proven diligence and application in academic studies
• Minimum of 80% attendance
• Achievement and involvement in other areas of school life (for example, performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas)
• A demonstrated sense of community
• Leadership capacity
• Community reference letter
• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be considered, please complete the form below to begin the process.

Complete Application

Applications for 2027 have now closed. 2028 Applications will open in Term 4.

To be eligible for an Academic Scholarship, the student must complete the ACER Scholarship Test. The test will be conducted on Saturday, 27 February 2027.

Please note that sitting the test does not guarantee a scholarship offer. Offers are dependent on test results, along with evidence of high academic achievement at school.  

Please check your eligibility via the 'Key standards for Academic Scholarships' below before applying.

Key standards for Academic Scholarships

Please note that Academic Scholarships are awarded at a 25% concession on annual tuition fees.

• Open to students in Years 7, 8, 9 or 10 
• ACER Scholarship Test Results
• Overall academic performance and future potential based on school reports
• Diligence and application in academic studies
• Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas
• A demonstrated sense of community
• Leadership capacity
• Australian citizen or permanent resident

Academic Scholarship Offer:

Following the ACER test results and review of applications and interviews, successful applicants may receive a 25% concession on annual tuition fees or an accelerated enrolment consideration when the waitlist is reviewed.

Performing Arts scholarships are available in Music, Debating and Chess for Years 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10.

Expressions of Interest form is open for 2027. Applications for 2028 will open in Term 4. 

Please check your eligibility via the "Key standards for Performing Arts Scholarships" below before applying.

Performing Arts Scholarships acknowledge and reward high-achieving students as determined by academic performance and results in their relevant field of Music, Chess or Debating.

Key Standards for Music Scholarship

• Entering Year 5, 6 7, 8, 9 or 10 
• High academic performance and future potential based on school reports
• Diligence and application in academic studies
• Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas
• A demonstrated sense of community
• Leadership capacity
• Australian citizen or permanent resident

The following minimum achievements are required for Performing Art Scholarship - Music;

Chordophones

• Piano - Grade 5

Brass 

• Trumpet - Grade 4
• French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba - Grade 3

Percussion

• Students can present on one or more instruments, including Snare Drum, Marimba or Vibraphone - Grade 3

Strings

• Viola, Double Bass - Grade 3
• Violin, Cello - Grade 4

Woodwind

• Flute, Oboe, Bassoon - Grade 3
• Saxophone, Clarinet - Grade 4

Key Standards for Performing Arts Scholarship

• Entering Year 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 
• High academic performance and future potential based on school reports
• Diligence and application in academic studies
• Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, music, debating, Chess and other relevant areas
• A demonstrated sense of community
• Leadership capacity
• Australian citizen or permanent resident

Expressions of Interest for 2027 is now closed.

A very limited number of sport scholarship applications will be invited directly by our Sport Directors via Talent Identification (TID) selection. This is not an open application process. However, we do invite an Expression of Interest to provide a summary of your son's sporting achievements. The TID selection is merit-based for students who demonstrate elite performance in their chosen field and who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend the College.

It is important to note the College does not offer 100% scholarships and parents and caregivers are required to pay the balance of all tuition fees and charges. The benefits for those who are selected for Merit Entry may offer tuition fee relief or provide accelerated enrolment consideration.

Key standards for Sport Scholarships

• Minimum State and/or National Representation in chosen sport
• Diligence and application in academic studies
• Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas
• A demonstrated sense of community
• Leadership capacity
• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Current Nudgee College students will not be considered unless there is a significant change in family circumstances.  This would generally not include an additional sibling starting at the College or a change in jobs.
• If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to express your interest, please complete this form.