Explore our Scholarships and Bursaries
Snowy Mountains Grammar School offers a limited number of scholarships and bursaries each year for students entering Years 7 to 11, recognising excellence and supporting students who will make a meaningful contribution to the life of the school or who may not otherwise be able to join our learning community.
Please take the time to review our Scholarship and Bursary opportunities, applicable submission requirements and timelines.
2027 Scholarship and Bursary Applications are now open and close on 30 June 2026.
Snowy Monaro Community Scholarships
Snowy Mountains Grammar School is excited to offer students in the local community the opportunity to apply for one of our Community Scholarships.
Snowy Monaro Community Excellence Scholarship.
Who Can Apply: Students entering Year 7-10 in 2027* who show outstanding achievement and commitment to their community.
Snowy Monaro Community Citizenship Scholarship.
Who Can Apply: Students entering 7-10 in 2027* who demonstrate leadership, citizenship and service in their school or community.
2027 Community Scholarship Applications are now open and close on 30 June 2026.
* Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to commence at Snowy Mountains Grammar School as early as Term 3 2026.
Scholarships
Year 7 Boarding Scholarship (2026 Entry) – Open
Who can apply: Students entering Year 7 in 2026 who intend to enrol as full-time or weekly boarders.
What it includes: 25% – 50% remission of the annual boarding fee (based on merit, character and alignment with SMGS values).
External testing: Not required.
Submit: NAPLAN results, two latest school reports, a brief summary of co-curricular or community involvement and a student cover letter (max 2 pages).
Status: Open now – Please contact our Enrolment Officer on [email protected] or on (02) 6457 1022 for further information.
Academic Excellence Scholarship (2027 Entry)
Who can apply: Students entering Years 7 – 11 in 2027.
What it includes: 10% – 50% tuition fee remission based on performance in the ACER Scholarship Test and academic records.
External testing: ACER Scholarship Test (required). Students must register via ACER and sit the test on Saturday 28 February 2026. Registrations for the ACER Scholarship Test close on Sunday 8 February 2026. Register for the ACER Scholarship test here: https://www.acer.org/au/scholarship
Submit: NAPLAN and ICAS results (if taken), two latest school reports, supporting academic evidence and a student cover letter (max 2 pages).
Status: Now Open. Closes on 31 March 2026.
General Excellence Merit Scholarship (2027 Entry)
Who can apply: Students entering Years 7 – 11 in 2027 who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, sport, or co-curricular pursuits.
What it includes: 10% – 40% tuition fee remission based on meritorious achievement.
External testing: Not required.
Submit: Performance summary and evidence, NAPLAN/ICAS results, two latest reports and a student cover letter (max 2 pages).
Status: Now Open. Closes on 31 March 2026.
Music & Arts Excellence Scholarship (2027 Entry)
Who can apply: Students entering Years 7 – 11 in 2027 who excel in music, visual arts or performing arts.
What it includes: 10% – 40% tuition fee remission based on level of achievement and commitment.
External testing: Not required.
Submit: Digital portfolio or two performance links, NAPLAN/ICAS results, two latest reports and a student cover letter (max 2 pages).
Status: Now Open. Closes on 31 March 2026.
Snowy Monaro Community Excellence Scholarship (2027 Entry)
Who can apply: Students entering Years 7 – 10 in 2027 who show outstanding achievement and commitment to their community.
What it includes: Up to 90% tuition fee remission.
External testing: Not required.
Submit: Performance summary and evidence of community involvement, NAPLAN/ICAS results, two latest reports and a student cover letter (max 3 pages).
Status: Now Open. Closes on 31 March 2026.
Snowy Monaro Community Citizenship Scholarship (2027 Entry)
Who can apply: Students entering Years 7 – 10 in 2027 who demonstrate leadership, citizenship and service in their school or community.
What it includes: Up to 90% tuition fee remission.
External testing: Not required.
Submit: List of community involvement, NAPLAN/ICAS results, two latest reports and a student cover letter (max 3 pages).
Status: Now Open. Closes on 31 March 2026.
Excellence or Innovation in Science & Technology Scholarship (2027 Entry)
Who can apply: Students entering Year 11 in 2027 with a strong interest in Science, Medicine or Technology.
What it includes: 15%, 25% or 50% tuition fee remission based on academic performance and innovation.
External testing: Not required.
Submit: Evidence of Science/Technology involvement, NAPLAN/ICAS results, two latest reports and a student cover letter (max 2 pages).
Status: Now Open. Closes on 31 March 2026.
Means-Tested Bursaries
Rural Farming Bursary (2027 Entry)
Who can apply: Students entering Years 7 – 11 in 2027 whose families are engaged in primary agricultural production and require financial assistance.
What it includes: Up to 40% tuition fee remission (for day students) or up to 50% boarding fee remission (for boarders).
External testing: Not required.
Submit: Application form (by request through the Enrolment Officer) and financial information (for means testing). Please contact the Enrolment Officer on [email protected] or on +61 2 6457 1022.
Status: Now Open. Closes on 31 March 2026.
Boarding Bursary (2027 Entry)
Who can apply: Boarding students entering Years 7 – 11 in 2027 whose families require financial assistance to access boarding.
What it includes: Up to 50% boarding fee remission.
External testing: Not required.
Submit: Application form (by request through the Enrolment Officer) and financial information (for means testing). Please contact the Enrolment Officer on [email protected] or on +61 2 6457 1022.
Status: Now Open. Closes on 31 March 2026.
Timeline for 2027 Scholarships and Bursaries
Acer Scholarship Test Registrations – Now Open
(for Academic Excellence Scholarship Applicants only)
SMGS Scholarship and Bursary Applications Open
Currently Open
Acer Scholarship Test Registrations Close
(for Academic Excellence Scholarship Applicants only)
Sunday 8 February 2026
Sit the Acer Scholarship Test
(for Academic Excellence Scholarship Applicants only)
Saturday 28 February 2026
SMGS Scholarship and Bursary Applications Close
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Interviews
Date TBC
Offers Sent
Date TBC
