St Mary’s College is committed to supporting families in need of a specialist Catholic education through our Equity Scholarship which assists with the cost associated with tuition. The scholarships cover between and 50% and 90% of tuition fees depending on family income. Equity Scholarships are offered as a result of generous bequests made to the College. Equity scholarships are awarded for a period of 3 years and maybe extended for a further 3 years if needed. Equity Scholarships are offered to students at all year levels.

Eligibility

Students with a moderate to profound bilateral hearing loss and either;

• from a family experiencing financial hardship* #, or

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, or

• refugee student, or family hardship caused through extenuating circumstances within the household.
  

* Families who hold a means tested Health Care Card (HCC) and are eligible for Camps, Sport and Excursion Fund (CSEF) qualify automatically for the MACS Fee Concession Program.

# Combined family income for non-Health Care Card Holders (HCC) is capped at $100,000.

Application Process

Applications are accepted until November 29th in the year prior to year 7 commencement. Applicants should complete either:

MACS School Fees Concession Application Form

Eligible HCC holders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or refugee applicants

Equity Scholarship General Application

Non-eligible HCC holders and family hardship applicants

Dominican scholarships are awarded in recognition of commitment to the shared values of our school and the Four Pillars of Dominican life, being community, service, study, and prayer. The scholarship covers 33% of tuition fees. Dominican scholarships are awarded for a period of 3 years.

Eligibility

Students currently in grade 5 or 6 with a year 7 offer of a place and a moderate to profound bilateral hearing loss who can;

• demonstrate significant commitment to the life and values of their current school or community e.g. social justice involvement, sport involvement, performing or creative arts, leadership roles, involvement in clubs, volunteering/official helper.

Application Process

Applications strictly close September 30th in the year prior to year 7.

Applicants should complete and submit:

Dominican Scholarship General Application