For entry into Years 7-10

We have a long-standing commitment to supporting Indigenous students and their families through meaningful educational opportunities.

The 2027 scholarship process will open in April 2026.

We are moving to a two-step online application process:

1. Submit an online scholarship application to Guildford Grammar School
2. Submit an online application through MADALAH

Full instructions and links for both steps will be provided when the process opens.

Please note that paper applications are no longer accepted, and families should wait for the updated online process before applying.

For enquiries, please contact the Enrolments team at (08) 9377 9222 or registrar@ggs.wa.edu.au

Academic Scholarship Options

Applications Closed for 2027

These scholarships are available to students who complete the Academic Scholarship application and examination.

D’Arcy Slater Scholarships (1 x Male, 1 x Female)

The D’Arcy Slater Scholarship was established in 1997. D’Arcy William Slater joined our Preparatory School in 1986 and then became a member of Freeth House until his tragic death on 26 June 1991. He is remembered as a happy and lively teenager who was full of fun, a good student and athlete, representing the School in Swimming, Tennis, Football and Chess.

This Scholarship allows the opportunity for applicants to shine and is awarded to one male and one female student entering the School in Year 7 on an annual basis. The successful applicants will have demonstrated potential to make a strong all-round contribution to the School and possess early indicators of leadership potential, including representation of their primary school or club in a sporting capacity.

Preference is given to the most deserving candidate overall and for financial reasons may not normally have the means to attend Guildford Grammar School. The scholarship provides full remission of tuition fees and is tenable for six years, provided satisfactory progress is made. The School may request financial documents as part of the process.

Council Academic Scholarships

Each year, the School Council awards a number of Academic Scholarships that provide up to 50% remission of the annual School tuition fee. Council Scholarships are awarded based on merit. The Scholarships are tenable for up to six years, provided satisfactory progress is made.

Harry Campbell Pope All-Rounder Scholarships

A number of Harry Campbell Pope Scholarships are awarded to students who are good scholars and whose all-round ability gives them the potential to make a major contribution to the life of the School.

These Scholarships are awarded for entry into Year 7 and provide up to 50% remission of the annual School tuition fee. The Scholarships are tenable for up to six years, provided satisfactory progress is made.

Calder Crowther Scholarship (offered in even years, including 2026 and 2028)

The Calder Crowther Scholarship is awarded every two years and is available to a Year 7 day student who currently attends a local state primary school within a 20 kilometre radius of Guildford. The Scholarship is awarded for six years, provided that satisfactory progress is made. The scholarship provides up to 50% remission of the annual School tuition fee.

A R MacKewn Boarding Scholarship

This Scholarship, specific to boarding students from regional areas entering Year 7, is awarded annually and has a value of up to half of the annual boarding fees. The A R MacKewn Scholarship is tenable for six years, providing satisfactory progress is made.

Music Scholarship Options

Applications Closed for 2027

To be considered for a Music Scholarship that includes a fee discount, applicants must complete the Academic Scholarship process and select ‘Open Music’ on the application form.

Open Music Scholarship (Year 7 Entry)

This Scholarship is offered to a student showing a particular talent in at least one musical instrument. It is awarded for entry into Year 7.

Candidates must be of good character, demonstrate academic ability and show interest in other co-curricular activities beyond music.

The scholarship provides up to 50% remission of the annual School tuition fee and remission of music tuition fees. It is tenable for six years, subject to satisfactory progress. Selected applicants will be invited to attend an instrumental audition, followed by an interview with the Principal.

Music Instrumental Scholarships

Music Instrumental Scholarships are available for students who are talented string, brass or woodwind instrumentalists of AMEB Grade 3 level or above.

The value of the Scholarships is full remission of the music tuition fees and instrument hire. Each Scholarship is tenable for as long as the student remains a significant contributor to Music at the School.

Choral Scholarships

Choral Scholarships are offered to students who are either currently enrolled at the School or who wish to enrol. A Scholarship applies while the student remains a member of the Choir. Its value includes free music tuition for singing, or for one instrument. It may be held in addition to any other Scholarship.

1. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of:
   • supporting documentation provided as part of the application in full;
   • results of academic aptitude evident through relevant reports and academic testing where appropriate; and
   • an interview, where requested by the School Principal.
2. To be eligible for a scholarship, candidates must have Australian Citizenship or be a Permanent Resident in Australia.
3. Students awarded scholarships are required to contribute fully to the life of the School. The School reserves the right to review a student’s performance at any time and withdraw the scholarship offered in circumstances where the terms of the scholarship have not been met.
4. Scholarships are granted with the expectation that a student will complete Year 12 at Guildford Grammar School. If this does not occur and a suitable reason for leaving is not agreed upon, the School is entitled to request that all or part of the value of the the scholarship fees are payable to the School.
5. The number and value assigned to each scholarship awarded in a given year may vary at the discretion of the Principal.
6. A scholarship offer does not cover other costs such as laptop, books, uniforms and ad hoc expenses – these costs are the responsibility of the family.
7. A scholarship may not be deferred for a later year of entry unless agreed by the Principal.
8. All decisions will be at the discretion of the Principal. Offers will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
9. These Scholarship Terms and Conditions form part of the contract between the School and parents or guardians who sign the Acceptance of Enrolment Agreement at the School.A

At the discretion of the Principal, we usually award up to ten scholarships.

No, our Go Forward General Excellence Scholarship is for students entering Year 8-10.

Our Scholarships range in their value, with many scholarships offering up to 50% reduction in fees, including the Calder Crowther Scholarship, Council Academic Scholarship, Open Music Scholarship, Music Instrumental Scholarship and Harry Campbell Pope All-Rounder Scholarship.

Unfortunately, Guildford Grammar School does not offer scholarships based on sporting achievements.

We do not expect your child to study or prepare for their scholarship examination.

Unfortunately, we do not supply copies of past scholarship examinations.

Unfortunately, we do not provide examination results or feedback on testing or short-listed candidate interview outcomes.

Yes, we will arrange for your child to sit the scholarship examination remotely at a more convenient location depending on you situation and proximity to Perth. Please get in touch early to discuss this requirement.

Unfortunately, the Scholarship examination date is final, and we cannot facilitate alternative dates.

The candidate testimonial is a handwritten letter providing the rationale of why your child is deserving of the desired scholarship, by the applicant. Parents cannot provide this on their child’s behalf.

Included with the handwritten letter (testimonial), you can attach a collage of images and/or list of co-curricular activities, if applicable to your child. Please upload as one file.

Suitable referees include teachers, coaches, or community members.

Yes, all Music Scholarship applicants are expected to sit the Academic Scholarship examination.