Academic Scholarships

The Oxley Academic Scholarship Program is an initiative aimed at recognising and supporting students of upstanding character who are dedicated to academic achievement.

Student Profile

Students who are eligible for the Oxley Academic Scholarship perform at a high academic standard, actively participate in extra-curricular activities, and exhibit strong work habits. Students should also embody the College’s Christian values and demonstrate how they can set a positive example for their peers and enrich College Community life.

Available Scholarships
2027 Year 5 - Non-Current students only
2027 Year 7 to 10 - Current and Non-Current students
2028 Year 7 - Current and Non-Current students

2027 Year 5 - Non-Current students only

This scholarship is:

  • available to students who are currently in Year 3.
  • available to students who are planning to start Year 5 at Oxley in 2027.
  • not available to students who are currently studying at Oxley.
  • tenable until the end of Year 6.

2027 Year 7 to 10 - Current and Non-Current students

This scholarship is:

  • available to students who are planning to start Year 7, 8, 9 or 10 at Oxley in 2027.
  • also available to students who are currently in Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 and will be continuing their education at Oxley in 2027.
  • tenable until the end of Year 12.

2028 Year 7 - Current and Non-Current students

This scholarship is:

  • available to students who are currently in Year 4.
  • available to students who will be starting at Oxley in 2028 in Year 7.
  • also available to students who will be continuing their education at Oxley in 2028.
  • tenable until the end of Year 12.

Portfolio Submission

To apply for this scholarship, students must submit a portfolio. Candidates are required submit this along with the provided Cover Sheet. The portfolio may be in any format of the candidate's choice, for example, a written essay, visual diary, or collation of works and must respond to the selection criteria below.

The portfolio must respond to the following themes:

  • Living out Christian Values in everyday life.
  • Demonstrated excellence in academic through achievements and consistent performance.
  • Engagement in school life both co-curricular and extra-curricular.
  • Balancing academic and extracurricular activities
  • Leadership and Service both inside and outside the College
  • Resilience and overcoming challenges
  • Future goals and how a Scholarship will help achieve them

Questions related to the selection criteria will be posed to candidates in an interview. All work presented must be the student candidate’s original work. Candidates are permitted to refer to their portfolio should they be invited to interview.

Submission Documents

Required:

  • Scholarship Cover Sheet
  • Portfolio
  • Most recent NAPLAN results
  • Most recent Semester Reports (x2)


Highly Desired:

  • Details of extracurricular involvement
  • Details of any leadership roles
  • Letters of recommendation or achievement
Scholarship Cover Sheet
Timeline
1. Arrange Portfolio
2. Apply
3. Sit the Exam
4. Student Interview
5. Selection
6. Notification and Acceptance

1. Arrange Portfolio

Portfolio must include NAPLAN results, teacher's reports showing consistently high results, response to selection criteria plus any notable extra-curricular activities, leadership roles, or competition results.

2. Apply

Apply for this scholarship by submitting a Cover Sheet along with your portfolio by November 14.

You may either submit digitally to scholarships@oxley.vic.edu.au or by mail to:

Attn: Academic Scholarships, Oxley Christian College, 15-49 Old Melbourne Rd, Chirnside Park VIC 3116.

3. Sit the Exam

Short listed students will be invited to sit an Edutest Examination. An examination sitting fee of $100 applies. You will be invited by email.

4. Student Interview

Following the results of the exam, your child may be invited to interview with our Scholarship Committee.

5. Selection

Successful applicants will be selected, and a recommendation will be forward to the Principal by the Deputy Principal and Head of Secondary.

6. Notification and Acceptance

You will be notified of the outcome by the end of Term 2, 2026. Scholarship is not granted until a letter of acceptance is submitted.

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