Scholarships
St Ursula’s College is delighted to provide a variety of scholarships tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students.
Applications for Sporting and Cultural Scholarships are open now. Closing date for submissions for 2024 has now closed. Further information will be updated on opening dates soon.
St Ursula’s College offers scholarships across academic, sporting, and cultural areas to foster a well-rounded student body and promote excellence in diverse fields. By recognizing and rewarding talents in various domains, we encourage students to pursue their passions and develop a broad range of skills.
This approach creates a vibrant and inclusive community where students can thrive. Additionally, such scholarships provide opportunities for students from different backgrounds to access quality education, thereby promoting equity and diversity within the school environment.
About the St Ursula’s College Scholarship Program
St Ursula's College conducts a comprehensive annual Scholarship Program, offering financial grants to selected students based on either academic merit and/or excellence in both sporting and cultural fields.
A scholarship can provide up to 50% remission of tuition fees and up to 25% remission of boarding fees as set by the College and is applicable for the duration of the student’s schooling as noted in the scholarship offer. Each financial grant awarded to scholarship winners is at the discretion of the Principal and may vary from year to year.
Scholarship recipients at St Ursula's College Toowoomba are required to finish their secondary education, maintain attendance, uphold high academic and behavioural standards, and actively and positively engage in all facets of College life, encompassing the co-curricular program. The successful recipients of a scholarship would be expected to represent the College in their chosen field, as well as giving back in their chosen field through support of other students.
The progress of each scholarship recipient in the College, as well as their contribution to the broader College community, will be evaluated annually. Failing to meet the established criteria at the review checkpoint will result in the discontinuation of scholarship funding. Students are not permitted to hold multiple scholarships (and / or bursaries) simultaneously.
If you have any questions in relation to the scholarship application process please email scholarships@st-ursula.qld.edu.au or telephone on (07) 4631 0870.
Scholarship Program for 2025
Academic Scholarship*
Academic Scholarships have already been finalised for 2025, following the scholarship exams conducted in late Term One 2024. At the time of publishing this information, they have been issued under old guidelines and successful applicants have received financial assistance for a period of two years. The condition of these scholarships remains as per the agreement signed by those parties.
In 2025, the College is considering the way in which academic scholarships will be progressed and further information will be provided when this is available.
Sporting Scholarship*
Sporting Scholarships for 2025 are now open for any Year 7 2025 (new student) or Year 10 2025 (new/continuing student).
To consider applying, students must be representing at a state or national level in at least one of their chosen sports. As part of their application, a support letter from their coach or governing body will be required to advise what the athlete has achieved, and/or the pathway program they are on in their chosen sport.
Scholarship applications must include:
- Completed Application Form
- Requested photocopied documentation as outlined in the portfolio
- Application fee monies to be paid at time of lodgement
Sporting Scholarships will be awarded for three years for Year 7 2025 recipients and for two years for the Year 10 2025 recipients.
Cultural Scholarship*
Cultural Scholarships for 2025 are now open for any Year 7 2025 (new student) or Year 10 2025 (new/continuing student).
To consider applying, students would need to be able to demonstrate extensive involvement in areas of The Arts they excel in, for example, AMEB exams, eisteddfod placings, and so on. For those who sing, dance, act or play a musical instrument, the application will include a video submission including up to 2 minutes of the student performing. Where appropriate, the student should submit a portfolio of their work. A panel including the Head of Faculty will review the work submitted.
As part of their application, a support letter from someone who works with the student to endorse their application will be required.
Scholarship applications must include:
- Completed Application Form
- Requested photocopied documentation as outlined in the portfolio
- Application fee monies to be paid at time of lodgement
Cultural Scholarships will be awarded for three years for Year 7 2025 recipients and for two years for the Year 10 2025 recipients.
*DISCLAIMER – As noted above, students and their families are welcome to apply for a scholarship. The minimum requirement within each of the applications only qualifies your daughter to be considered for a scholarship. The College, through the principal, will determine from those eligible, who will be offered a scholarship. There are finite number of scholarships that can be offered across any one year.
The Principal will make the final decision. Any appeal would follow the normal processes for a complaint as outlined on the College website.
Bursaries
In line with our Catholic values, we also offer bursaries for families experiencing financial difficulties. These bursaries are means-tested and awarded at the Principal’s discretion.
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP)
The IYLP is a scholarship opportunity for our young First Nations students in partnership with the Smith Family. St Ursula’s College is the ONLY school in Southern Queensland approved for this collaboration.
It is available to First Nations students across Years 7 to 10 (new/continuing students). Applications are due in May of each year for the following year.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 OPEN SOON.
Families should note that these scholarships are determined by The Smith Family. Following the application process, which will include an interview, successful applicants will be notified by The Smith Family.
The Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) offers scholarships and leadership opportunities to young Indigenous Australians, with a focus on Indigenous youth from communities in very remote areas of the country or regional communities.
IYLP is funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency and The Smith Family was selected to be an IYLP Partnership Broker.
The IYLP supports scholarships for Indigenous students to attend approved secondary schools – day and boarding, government and non–government.
In addition to helping Indigenous students achieve their educational aspirations, the IYLP supports the development of a pool of positive role models and future leaders, to inspire other Indigenous students and illustrate the successes that can be achieved through educational attainment.