2027 Scholarships Open Monday, 22 September 2025
Our Scholarship Program
Each year Pittwater House offers a limited number of scholarships that cover a percentage of the recipient's tuition fees. The two types of scholarships offered by Pittwater House are Academic scholarships and General Excellence scholarships. General Excellence scholarships are for students who excel academically but also consider a broader criteria such as ability in sport or performing arts (music, dance, drama).
Pittwater House scholarships are open to existing and new students entering Years 7, 9 and 11.
Scholarship applications are accepted between late September and early February for commencement the following school year.
All applicants are required to complete the ACER exam and following that, short-listed students are invited to interview and audition if applicable. Scholarships are then offered to successful candidates during Term 2 the year prior to commencement. See a guide to the Scholarship application timeline below.
2027 Scholarship Program - Important Dates
Monday, 22 September 2025 | ACER Online Applications Opened |
Sunday, 8 February 2026 (midnight AEDST) | ACER Online Applications Closed |
Saturday, 28 February 2026 | Applicants sit ACER Scholarship Test at Pittwater House |
Friday, 11 April 2026 | Individual Test Reports Available to Parents Online |
During April | Principal Shortlists Applicants and Commences Interviews/Auditions |
April - July | Successful Applicants Offered Scholarships to Commence at Pittwater House the following academic year |
Scholarship Application Requirements
- For students entering Years 7, 9 or 11.
- Open to existing Pittwater House students and new students.
- Applicants need to be Australian residents.
- ALL scholarship applicants (Academic and General Excellence applicants) need to sit the scholarship test.
- Apply to sit the scholarship test by registering online with ACER (Australian Council for Education Research) in the required timeframe.
- In addition to sitting the ACER test, General Excellence applicants are also required to complete a General Excellence Scholarship Application Form and may also be required to participate in an audition at Pittwater House.
- Applicants short-listed for a scholarship will be invited to interview, and audition if applicable, at the School.
- Students offered scholarships then go through the enrolment process to confirm their place at the School.
Scholarship Application Process
- Families apply online via the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) website. Applications cost $150 (as at August 2025).
- General Excellence Applicants complete the GE Application Form and submit to Pittwater House before applications close.
- Applicants sit the ACER Scholarship Exam.
- Shortlisted candidates invited to interview/audition at Pittwater House.
- Successful candidates enrol at Pittwater House (unless they are already current students) and commence their scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Research has shown that ACER scholarship tests recognise and measure students’ capabilities more effectively than other methods.
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