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Scotch College Scholarship Exam

Boys' school Independent Day and boarding Hawthorn Prep to Year 12
Exam boardAAS
Year levelsYear 7 & Year 9 & Year 10
Applications open1 Sep 2026
Applications close5 Oct 2026
Exam date17 Oct 2026
Scholarship valueRemission of school fees

Last checked 4 Oct 2026 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

Scotch College is described on its own site as an "Independent Boys' School Melbourne".

The College has a riverfront campus in Hawthorn and offers boys a complete Primary and Secondary education, from Prep through to Year 12.

TypeIndependent day and boarding school for boys
YearsPrep to Year 12
Enrolment—
LocationHawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
To be eligible for an Academic Excellence, General Excellence or Boarding Scholarship, applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and be either a new student entering Years 7, 9 or 10, or a current Scotch College Year 5 student applying for a Year 7 entry scholarship.
Value
Scholarship recipients receive a reduction in their tuition and/or boarding fees for the duration of their time at Scotch. Both means-tested and non-means-tested categories are available. “Scholarships cover a remission of school fees, with recipients being awarded reductions for the duration of their time at Scotch College.”
Conditions
Applicants must attend and complete the academic test held at Scotch; current students of Scotch College Senior School are not eligible to apply.

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications openY7 & Y9 & Y10 (2028 entry): 1 Sep 2026 — “Applications Open: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 (9.00am AEST)”
Applications closeY7 & Y9 & Y10 (2028 entry): 5 Oct 2026 — “Applications Close: Monday, 5 October 2026 (5.00pm AEDT)”
ExamY7 & Y9 & Y10 (2028 entry): 17 Oct 2026 — “Examination Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026 (8.30am AEDT)”

Dates quoted from the official scholarships page, last checked 4 Oct 2026. 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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General Ability

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This guide is independent. Scotch College 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.