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External students(ie students not currently enrolled at the School) can either apply online (see the box on the right hand side of this page) or contact the School on 4220 0216 for a Scholarship Information Pack. Internal students (ie those students currently at the School) should contact the School on 4220 0216 or download the information from the Associated Resources at the bottom of this page. Scholarships fall into three categories: Academic, Music and General. All students can apply for more than one type of scholarship. Scholarships offered at TIGS are set at a percentage discount off the full tuition fees for the duration of the student's enrolment at TIGS. TIGS use the Australian Council for Educational Research's (ACER) Co-operative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP) as part of the selection process for Scholarships for students entering Years 7-11, and the Primary Scholarship Program (PSP) for Years 5 and 6. The number of Scholarships offered varies from year to year. Academic Scholarships are usually offered every year however Music and General Scholarships are only offered if candidates are of a suitably high standard. Prior to submitting a scholarship application, parents and students must read The Illawarra Grammar School Scholarship Conditions (found at the bottom of the TIGS Scholarship Application Form), as this outlines the conditions attached to all Scholarships at the School. Applications for 2009 scholarships close on Friday 11 April 2008 (Late Fees apply after this date). All applicants and their families are invited to attend the TIGS Expo Day, an informal afternoon of information and tours of the school to be held on Saturday 29 March 2008. CSTP Testing Day for 2009 scholarships - Saturday 10 May 2008 at TIGS PSP Testing Day for 2009 scholarships - Saturday 10 May 2008 at TIGS Academic Scholarships Years 5-11 Academic Scholarships are offered to students with high academic potential. The Co-operative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP)and the Primary Scholarship Program (PSP) test results are used to prepare a list of potential scholarship winners. The student's Resume including their Basic Skills scores, Primary Writing Test scores and school reports are also used to assist in the final decision making process. Note: Academic Scholarship holders are required to assist and/or represent the school at school functions and other events. Music Scholarships Years 7-11 Music Scholarships are offered to students with a proven high level of musical ability in one or two instruments and who will be able to contribute to the School's strong music tradition. Students applying for a Year 7 Music Scholarship should have completed at least Grade IV AMEB examinations (or equivalent) in their chosen instrument. External Music Scholarship Applicants must also sit the CSTP Scholarship test. Music Scholarships may not be offered every year. Music Scholarship Auditions A shortlist of applicants will be chosen from those who have applied and these successful applicants will also be required to attend an audition on a separate date. (Note: Not all Music Scholarship Applicants make the shortlist for Audition) Note: Music Scholarship holders are required to study music to HSC level and to participate actively in the School's co-curricular music program. General Scholarships Years 7-11 General Scholarships are offered to students with a proven high level of performance in areas such as French or Japanese (only for students entering Year 11),Drama, Visual Arts, Public Speaking, Sport etc and who will be able to contribute to the school in these areas. Students who are applying for a General Scholarship should be performing or representing at State level (or equivalent) or higher, or performing either semi-professionally or professionally on stage, screen or television. In the case of languages, applicants should be competent in that language at a level that is at least two years ahead of the Year 10 Language Outcomes. General Scholarship Applicants must also sit the CSTP Scholarship test. General Scholarships may not be offered every year. General Scholarship Auditions/Interviews A shortlist of applicants will be chosen from those who have applied and these successful applicants will also be required to attend an audition or interview on a separate date. (Note: Not all General Scholarship Applicants make the shortlist for Audition/Interview) Note: General Scholarship holders are required to study a subject related to their area of expertise (eg PDHPE, Drama or Visual Arts) to HSC level and to participate actively in the school's co-curricular programs in their area of expertise (eg. House Drama Competitions, major productions etc).
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