General Excellence Scholarships
General Excellence Scholarships for 2024 are now closed
General Excellence scholarship applications for 2025 entry will open late in 2023
General Excellence Scholarships are awarded to well-rounded students who demonstrate a high level of academic performance and achievement in one or more of the following; sport, music, performance, art, leadership and community service.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a General Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen, permanent or temporary resident
- be a new or current Wesley student entering Years 5 to 11 in 2025 at the St Kilda Road or Glen Waverley Campuses, or Years 5 to 9 in 2025 at the Elsternwick Campus.
Required documentation
The following documents are required for your application to be reviewed. All documentation must be submitted by the closing date which will be published when applications open late 2023.
- the applicant’s most recent school report
- a recent photograph of the applicant
- the applicant’s most current NAPLAN results, or if no test has previously been completed, then a second school report
- Wesley College aims to inspire our young people, to identify their inner strengths and develop the courage and capabilities to experience and successfully navigate the world around them. Our approach to learning and wellbeing is captured in the acronym ROAR (Respect, Opportunity, Achievement and Resilience). Respect and Resilience is about the character of our young people, and Opportunity and Achievement is about striving for our personal best. Please upload a 200-word statement demonstrating your understanding of ROAR and use relevant personal examples to illustrate your own learning and wellbeing.
Selection criteria
Applicants are assessed based on academic performance and outstanding achievement in one or more of the following areas:
- excellent academic records
- outstanding sporting achievements (state, national level or international level)
- a passion and potential for contributing to Wesley College.
Below is a guide of what sporting achievement can involve for different age groups:
- years 4 to 5 - Local sports club, individual ranking, age-level championship
- years 6 to 7 - Local sports clubs, individual ranking, age-level championships, inter-league team, state programs
- years 8 to 9 - Local sports clubs, individual ranking, age-level championships, inter-league team, state representation, national representation
- years 10 to 11 - Local sports clubs, individual ranking, age-level championships, inter-league team, state representation, national representation, international representation.
- excellent academic records
- participation and outstanding achievement in music
- depending on the age of the applicant, participation in ensembles, performance experience and/or composition would be highly regarded
- a passion and potential for contributing to Wesley College
- applicants may be required to audition as part of the scholarship selection process. As a guide applicants should have completed the minimum AMEB grade or equivalent as outlined in the table below:
PERFORMANCE ART
- excellent academic record
- potential for contributing to Wesley College
- a passion for performing arts
- participation and outstanding achievement in one or more of the stage crafts, (acting, singing, dancing and movement, choreography, directing, role creation, set design, costume design, lighting and/or sound) as evidenced by a leadership role in a school or community production
- leadership qualities as evidenced by setting the standards for others to follow, encouraging and supporting team members, and collaborative creation.
- industry experience in TV, film, dance troop or theatre will also be considered
We are looking for scholarship candidates with a strong work ethic, commitment and focus as demonstrated through evidence of prompt and regular attendance at rehearsals, learning lines, songs and choreography.
VISUAL ART:
- excellent academic record particularly in English
- a passion for the arts outside of school and potential for contributing to Wesley College
Artwork
- evaluation of the art and artistic skills in the chosen medium including painting, drawing, fiber art, sculpture, photography, digital media or mixed media measured through material and conceptual practice
- Material practice involves the artwork composition, elements, principles, techniques/mediums used.
- Conceptual practice includes the artwork themes, signs and symbols.
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- age-appropriate documentation of the art making and theory of the artists and their art
Applicants are assessed using a combination of the following selection criteria:
- excellent academic records
- participation and contribution to the community such as volunteering
- evidence of leadership role, for example at current school and/or in a community club or organisation
- a passion and potential for contributing to Wesley College
Applicants are assessed using a combination of the following selection criteria:
- excellent academic records
- participation and outstanding achievement in an area such as debating, chess, e-sports or other unique skills
- a passion and potential for contributing to Wesley College
Application process
STEP 1. CREATE AN EDUTEST ACCOUNT
When 2025 applications open, click on Wesley's EduTest Scholarship Application Form which will take you to the Edutest website where you will be asked to create an Edutest account.
STEP 2. COMPLETE THE EDUTEST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Once you have created an Edutest account, you will be able to complete the scholarship application form and pay a one-off registration fee of $90.00 for each candidate for whom you are applying.
We encourage candidates to apply for all relevant scholarship categories to increase the opportunity for consideration across all available scholarships. These include:
- Academic Excellence scholarships
- Rennie Coutts STEM Scholarships for girls
- General Excellence Scholarships including all categories of excellence
A link to upload supporting documentation will be provided in the Edutest Confirmation Email upon successful submission of the scholarship application form.
STEP 3. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
All Wesley College Scholarships are awarded on merit, recognising students’ existing talents, achievements and academic performance as well as their potential to contribute to the College community.
You may apply for financial assistance as part of your scholarship application. The financial assistance component of our scholarship program seeks to provide additional support for families with demonstrated financial need and relevant personal circumstances seeking the opportunity of a Wesley education.
The link to the optional Financial Assistance form will be available via a confirmation email that will be sent upon completion and submission of the EduTest Scholarship application form.
The Scholarship application form, including supporting documentation and if relevant, the financial assistance form, must be completed and submitted by the closing date which will be published when applications open in late 2023.
STEP 4. INTERVIEW
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with the Head of Campus (or delegate). Interviews are held both in person or via video conference, depending on the applicant’s location.
STEP 5. SCHOLARSHIP OFFER AND OUTCOME
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within three weeks of the academic testing date with advice on the outcome of their application. Please note, results from the academic testing are unable to be released to families.
Successful applicants will be sent a letter of offer via email. To formally accept, applicants must sign the letter of offer and pay a one-off confirmation fee of $1,200 and Tuition Contribution fee of $2,800. These fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply for a scholarship in future years, where eligibility criteria are met.
