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Brisbane Grammar School Scholarship Exam

Boys' school Gregory Terrace, Brisbane QLD Day & boarding Years 7–12 Founded 1868
Exam boardACER
Year levelsYears 7 & 10
Applications close—
Exam dateFebruary (annual)
Scholarship valueVaries by exam performance

Last checked 2026-06-24 against the official scholarships page →  |  Dates are indicative — always confirm with the school before applying. All scholarship details on this page are taken from the school's official website; preparation guidance is provided by Ace Achievers.

About the school

"Academic scholarships are known at Brisbane Grammar School as Trustees’ Scholarships."

"Trustees’ Scholarships have been offered at BGS since the School’s foundation in 1868 and are offered to both boarders and day students entering Years 7 and 10."

TypeBoys' day and boarding school
YearsEntry into Years 7 and 10
LocationGregory Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"To be eligible for a Trustees’ Scholarship, a candidate must: Be in Year 6 or Year 9 (for entry into Year 7 or Year 10 the following year) when they sit the Australian College of Educational Research (ACER) Scholarship Examination; Perform at an exceptional level (as determined by the Headmaster) in the ACER Scholarship Examination; Submit their two latest academic reports and NAPLAN results; and Submit two letters of reference concerning academic performance and behavioural profile; Attend an interview with the Headmaster or delegate."
Value
"The value of Trustees’ Scholarships varies depending on the student’s performance in the ACER Scholarship Examination."
Test provider
"the Australian College of Educational Research (ACER) Scholarship Examination"
Conditions
"Each year in August, Academic Scholarship recipients’ progress is reviewed by the Brisbane Grammar School Review Panel." A student’s ongoing eligibility depends on: "Compliance with the School’s Code of Expectations; Exemplary academic standards; Participation in a broad range of cocurricular activities; and Positive contribution to BGS culture".

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Exam"The ACER Scholarship Examination is held at Brisbane Grammar School each year in February."

Dates quoted from the official scholarships page, last checked 2026-06-24. Dates are indicative and can change — always confirm directly with the school before applying.

How to prepare for the scholarship exam

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Written Expression

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General Ability

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This guide is independent. Brisbane Grammar School is not affiliated with Ace Achievers. All scholarship details are quoted from the school's official website — always confirm on the official page before applying.