Scholarships
Danebank Scholarships
Danebank Scholarships
For Students entering Year 7
We are excited to invite applications for our expanded suite of full and half scholarships for students entering Year 7.
- Academic
- Music
- Sporting
- All Rounder
- First Nations
- Roseby Class (previously Life Skills)
- Danebank Old Girl
Danebank scholars receive outstanding opportunities to discover their strengths, express their creativity and achieve to their potential. Our scholars enjoy the School’s dynamic, friendly and empowering environment that believes girls can do anything.
Staff are dedicated professionals whose care and expertise is widely acknowledged. Our students achieve outstanding academic outcomes as a result.
As a lighthouse school for students with unique abilities and talents, Danebank is excited to be able to offer these opportunities to new or existing students entering Year 7 in 2027.
State-of-the art facilities and advanced technological infrastructure enhance students’ capacity to pursue their learning. Staff are dedicated professionals whose care and expertise is widely acknowledged.
Our students achieve outstanding academic outcomes as a result. In recent years, Danebank students have achieved amongst the top in the state and country. Two students have represented Australia at Youth Science Seminars overseas, a number of students have achieved close to maximum marks in HSC Mathematics courses, and others have been finalists in prestigious Art Competitions, including the Young Archibalds.
Danebank provides a wide range of opportunities for gifted and talented or exceptional students, challenging high potential learners and support them in their growth. Our students are offered opportunities to develop their talents beyond the classroom, with programs in music, drama, debating, sports, leadership, outdoor education, and service to others. This is all supported by the strong Christian culture of the School. Christian clubs, programs and activities are also offered.
Gifted mathematicians entering Year 7 can be selected for the Danebank accelerated Mathematics class which gives students the opportunity to move through the mathematics syllabus at a faster rate, culminating in Extension Mathematics HSC courses. Acceleration for exceptional students can also be offered in relevant Senior School subject areas.
Gifted and talented students also enjoy competing in many academically challenging competitions and attending special workshops. Students are selected to participate in gifted and talented opportunities for the application of knowledge beyond the curriculum. These activities include the Da Vinci Decathlon, Gateway 8, Tournament of the Minds, Lions Club Youth of the Year, Australian RACI Chemistry Quiz, Scientia, Australian Museum Science Expo, Academy Conferences, University of Wollongong Learning Labs, ICAS Mathematics, Science and English competitions, Australian Mathematics Challenge, National Youth Science Forum, the Science and Engineering Challenge, AHIGS Festival of Speech, St George Eisteddfod, Australian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad, Alliance Française Competition, Share Market Game, AMP Economics competition, Australian History and Geography competitions, and Bandfest.
We believe that girls achieve their best in an all-girls environment where ALL activities and opportunities are for girls and there are no gender restrictions. Danebank girls are encouraged to applaud their classmates for their successes and to always be mindful of the needs of others. Our girls forge great friendships that are life-long.
Please note:
- Scholarships will only be awarded to Australian residents.
- Scholars will be awarded one scholarship only
- An academic application needs to be made for all students who intend to apply for Academic, Music, Sport, All Rounder and Danebank Old Girl scholarships.
Academic Scholarship
Academic Scholarship
For girls with exceptional academic ability and potential.
Academic scholarships are awarded on the academic performance of the student in the scholarship examination, to be held on Friday 12 February 2027.
Applicants are also assessed on their submitted portfolio. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by the Scholarship Interview Panel.
Scholarships are awarded at the School Interview Panel's discretion and are offered for part tuition fees.
Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the student's secondary education (Years 7 to 12) and are subject to an annual review of satisfactory performance.
Students awarded an Academic Scholarship will be expected to:
- At all times, be a model Danebank student with respect to upholding and demonstrating commitment to Danebank’s school values.
- Consistently achieve academic results within the top of the year group and demonstrate active and enthusiastic engagement in learning.
- Demonstrate willingness to participate regularly in co curricular activities at the school.
- Volunteer annually for at least one service opportunity within the school context.
- Operate as a mentor or ‘buddy’ for students new to Danebank or to younger students.
Notes
In addition to the online application, information as outlined below must be provided during the registration process.
- A copy of the student's most recent school report;
- A copy of the student's most recent NAPLAN results;
- Copies of academic achievements;
- Details of student's other co-curricular activities at school or in the community;
- Two pieces of supporting evidence/samples of the student's work/achievements.
Music Scholarship
Music Scholarship
For girls who have a passion for music and wish to see that passion celebrated and nurtured alongside school studies.
Offers for Music Scholarships for students entering Year 7 are assessed on both the performance of the student in the scholarship examination held on Friday 13 February 2026 and the student’s portfolio. Short listed candidates will be invited to audition. From this, recommended recipients will be interviewed by the Scholarship Interview Panel prior to an offer being made.
To sit the Scholarship Examination, applicants must also register and sit the Academic Scholarship on Friday 12 February 2027.
At the time of online registration, the following documents will need to uploaded:
- AMEB or equivalent grade certificates;
- Two reference letters supporting the applicant's activities in this area.
Students awarded a Music Scholarship will be expected to:
- At all times, be a model Danebank student with respect to upholding and demonstrating commitment to Danebank’s school values.
- Participate and perform regularly in at least one major Danebank core Music Ensemble on the instrument for which the scholarship was initially awarded.
- Represent the school in Music competitions and festivals as required.
- Undertake Elective Music in Years 8-12.
- Volunteer annually for at least one service opportunity within the school context.
- Participate, where time permits, in other co curricular activities.
- Represent the School by performing at events within the Danebank calendar and at certain community events as may be reasonably required.
- Introduce and/or present items and talk about Music as a subject and/or area of school life at school assemblies and other events.
- Act as a mentor or ‘buddy’ for students new to Danebank and for younger students on the Junior Campus as required.
- Write articles, if requested, about Music for the newsletter, Danebank Yearbook or other publications.
Notes
Please note the following:
- Shortlisted candidates will be selected to audition.
- Each candidate should prepare 2 pieces of contrasting style, be prepared to answer general knowledge questions and to complete some basic aural tests.
- If the candidate plays more than one instrument, they may choose to play one piece on each instrument.
- Performance time should not exceed 6 minutes in total.
- Accompaniment can be either played in person by an accompanist, or by using a prerecorded commercial quality backing track on a CD or iPad. For all prerecorded tracks, there should be no lead vocal or lead instrumental melody in the recording.
- Singers should be accompanied.
Sporting Scholarship
Sporting Scholarship
Offers for Sport Scholarships for students entering Year 7 are assessed on both the performance of the student in the scholarship examination held on Friday 12 February 2027 and the student’s achievements.
From this, recommended recipients will be interviewed by the scholarship interview panel prior to an offer being made.
Students applying for a Sports Scholarship should be exhibiting exceptional sporting abilities in one or more sports and display evidence of participation at a high level (regional, state or national level), a demonstrated passion for their sport as well as a commitment to their school studies. Preference is given to sports that are played at Danebank.
Successful applicants will be well supported to ensure they are able to balance the demands of competing and training at a high level, while maintaining the required academic expectations. These standards will be monitored and discussed at an annual review and the continuing Scholarship will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Interview Panel.
Scholarships are awarded at the Scholarship Interview Panel's discretion and are offered for part tuition fees.
Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the student's secondary education (Years 7 to 12) and are subject to an annual review of satisfactory performance.
To sit the Scholarship Examination, applicants must first register for the Academic Scholarship. There is no additional cost to apply for the Sporting Scholarship.
Notes:
In addition to the online application, information as outlined below must be provided during the registration process.
- Two pieces of supporting documentation of achievements in the area of Sport;
- Two references from a member of a sporting organisation or association that the student is currently affiliated with and their contact details
All Rounder Scholarship
All Rounder Scholarship
For girls who exhibit all round student achievement and to encourage girls who want to use their academic, leadership, cultural, sporting and/or community engagement experience to make a positive contribution to school life.
All Rounder Scholarships for students entering Year 7 are awarded based on the performance of the student in the scholarship examination, to be held on Friday 12 February 2027 and their portfolio of their achievements. The portfolios of the top performing students will be reviewed by the selection panel. From this, short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Scholarship Interview Panel prior to an offer being made.
Scholarships are awarded at the Scholarship Interview Panel's discretion and are offered for part tuition fees.
Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the student's secondary education (Years 7 to 12) and are subject to an annual review of satisfactory performance.
Students awarded an All Rounder Scholarship will be expected to:
- At all times, be a model Danebank student with respect to upholding and demonstrating commitment to Danebank’s school values.
- Consistently achieve strong academic results commensurate with other evidence of the scholar’s academic ability and maintain a consistent all-round profile of involvement, effort and achievement.
- Participate regularly in co-curricular activities at the school.
- Volunteer annually for a range of service opportunities within (and beyond) the school context.
- Act as a mentor or ‘buddy’ for students new to Danebank or to younger students.
Notes
At the time of online registration, the following additional documentation will need to be uploaded:
- Two reference letters supporting the applicant’s activities in areas of Leadership and Service.
Old Girls Scholarship
Old Girls Scholarship
An Old Girls Academic Scholarship is awarded annually to a student entering Year 7 who has a parent who attended Danebank.
A half scholarship will be awarded to the daughter of an Old Girl, entering Year 7 in 2028.
This scholarship is awarded based on the results of the Scholarship Examination and the student's school reports.
To apply and be considered for this scholarship, applicants must first register online for the Academic Scholarship.
Students awarded a Danebank Old Girls Scholarship will be expected to:
- At all times, be a model Danebank student with respect to upholding and demonstrating commitment to Danebank’s school values.
- Demonstrate willingness to participate regularly in co-curricular activities at the school.
- Volunteer annually for at least one service opportunity within the school context.
- Operate as a mentor or ‘buddy’ for students new to Danebank or to younger students.
Notes
- Mother's maiden name and the year finished at Danebank must be provided when applying online.
First Nations Scholarship
First Nations Scholarship
First Nations Scholarship
For girls of First Nations background who wish to attend Danebank and engage fully in the life of the school.
Students awarded a First Nations Scholarship will be expected to:
- At all times, be a model Danebank student with respect to upholding and demonstrating commitment to Danebank’ school values.
- Consistently achieve strong academic results commensurate with other evidence of the scholar’s academic ability and demonstrate active and enthusiastic engagement in learning.
- Demonstrate willingness to participate regularly in co-curricular activities at the school.
- Volunteer annually for at least one service opportunity within the school context.
- Operate as a mentor or ‘buddy’ for students new to Danebank or to younger students.
First Nations Scholars attend an annual interview with a member of the Executive to review academic achievement and contribution to the life of the school.
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (part or full) for six years from Years 7-12. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees, individual subject fees.
Scholarship to the Roseby Class (previously Life Skills)
Scholarship to the Roseby Class (previously Life Skills)
Scholarship to the Roseby Class (previously Life Skills) (means tested)
For students joining Danebank’s Roseby Class who wish to engage fully in the life of the school.
Students awarded a Roseby Class Scholarship will be expected to:
- At all times, be a model Danebank student with respect to upholding and demonstrating commitment to Danebank’ School Values.
- Demonstrate active and enthusiastic engagement in learning.
- Demonstrate willingness to participate in co-curricular activities at the School.
- Volunteer annually for at least one service opportunity within the School context.
Roseby Class Scholars attend an annual interview with a member of the Executive and a Roseby Class teacher to review academic achievement and contribution to the life of the school.
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (in part) for six years from Years 7-12. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees, individual subject fees.
STEM/Design Scholarship (Year 9, 2027 internal applicants only)
STEM/Design Scholarship (Year 9, 2027 internal applicants only)
STEM / Design Scholarship Expectations (Year 9 internal applicants only)
For girls who have a passion for Design or STEM study and wish to develop and nurture that particular focus alongside their other school studies.
Students awarded a STEM or Design Scholarship will be expected to:
- At all times, be a model Danebank student with respect to upholding and demonstrating commitment to Danebank’s school values.
- Continue to develop and perform at a high level in STEM / Design subjects.
- Undertake STEM or Design elective subjects in Years 9-12.
- Engage in STEM competitions.
- Introduce and/or present items and talk about STEM as a subject and as an area of school life at school assemblies and other events.
- Act as a mentor or ‘buddy’ for students new to Danebank or new to STEM / Design subjects.
- Volunteer for a reasonable number of support tasks within STEM / Design.
- Demonstrate a commitment to service.
- Participate, where time permits, in other co-curricular activities.
- Write articles, if requested, about STEM / Design for the newsletter, the Danebank Yearbook or other publications.
STEM / Design Scholars will attend an annual interview with a member of the Executive to discuss participation and achievement in STEM / Design, attitude and application to academic studies, and general contribution to the life of the school.
This scholarship entitles the holder to the remission of tuition fees only (in part) for four years from Years 9-12. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees, individual subject fees.
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