TIGS scholarships
Academic scholarships covering full or part of the tuition fees for Years 7 to Year 12 are available to students entering Year 7. The number of scholarships may well vary from year to year and are offered at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee on the basis of the results of the scholarship examination and subsequent interview with the Principal. The Committee’s decision is final.
While the scholarship is not conditional on academic performance in the secondary years, any scholarship holder is expected to display a consistent conscientious approach to their studies. This includes excellent attendance.
Applications for Academic Scholarships are now closed.
Music scholarships covering full or part of the tuition fees are available to students entering Year 7.
The number of scholarships may vary from year to year and are offered at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee on the basis of the standard of music of the applicant, the performance in the audition, the interview with the Principal and the musical needs of the School. The Committee’s decision is final.
While the scholarship is not conditional on musical performance or achievement in the secondary years, any scholarship holder is expected to display a consistent conscientious approach to his/her studies. This includes excellent attendance. Generous involvement in the School’s co-curricular Music program is assumed.
Eligibility
Scholarship applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa.
As a guide, students should be performing at the following levels:
Strings: AMEB Grade 5 or equivalent (excluding double bass)
Woodwind: AMEB Grade 3 or equivalent
Brass: AMEB Grade 3 or equivalent
Piano: AMEB Grade 6 or equivalent
Percussion: AMEB Grade 3 or equivalent
Voice: AMEB Grade 3 or equivalent
Application Requirements
Each applicant must submit an application form together with the following documents:
- a personal letter from the applicant which outlines the student’s musical and other experiences, interests and goals including leadership achievements and community involvement
- a letter of reference from instrumental or vocal teacher
- two most recent school reports and NAPLAN report (if external applicant)
- full reports of any ability assessments e.g. WISC, WIAT, AGAT, WPPSI, if applicable
- student’s formal diagnosis / assessment / specialist reports, if applicable
- most recent AMEB practical exam certificate and report (or equivalent)
- most recent AMEB Theory of Music/Musicianship exam certificate (if attempted)
Audition
Application for a Music Scholarship will not automatically result in an audition and no refund will be given.
An audition will be granted on the basis of the information supplied in the application and supporting documents.
Auditions consist of:
- A performance of two proficient and polished pieces. These pieces must be contrasting in style and must display a good standard of performance for the age of the student. In the case of multi-instrumentalists, the student may perform on their two most proficient instruments.
- Duration of each piece is strictly three minutes.
- Students should be prepared to undertake a sight-reading exercise at the audition.
- Accompaniment must be provided by the candidate. A piano and audio equipment will be provided. Audio (in the case of backing tracks) must be provided on either a CD or USB and be formatted as MP3 or WAV audio.
- A short interview with the panel to provide insight into the student’s artistic practice.
Applications for Music Scholarships are now closed.
The Illawarra Grammar School strongly encourages outstanding performance in sport. Any secondary student who participates in sport at an elite level is encouraged to submit an application to the Principal at any time for consideration for a sports scholarship to cover full/part of the tuition fees until the end of their enrolment at The Illawarra Grammar School.
While the scholarship is not conditional on sporting performance in the secondary years, any scholarship holder is expected to display a consistent conscientious approach to his/her studies. This includes excellent attendance.
Eligibility
Scholarship applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa.
As a guide, students who are applying for a Sport Scholarship must be performing or representing at State level (or equivalent) or higher.
Application Requirements
Each applicant must submit an application form together with the following documents:
- a personal letter from the applicant which outlines the student’s sporting achievements, interests and goals including leadership achievements and community involvement
- a letter of reference from a coach
- two most recent school reports and NAPLAN report (if external applicant)
- full reports of any ability assessments e.g. WISC, WIAT, AGAT, WPPSI, if applicable
- student’s formal diagnosis / assessment / specialist reports, if applicable
- a portfolio of sporting achievements
How to Apply
Complete the online Application Form. A non-refundable Application Fee of $130 applies.
Documents must be submitted with the Application Form.
If you are applying for both Academic and Sport Scholarships, separate applications must be made. Candidates applying for a Sport Scholarship only do not need to sit the Academic Scholarship test.
Sport Scholarship applications can be made at anytime for entry into Year 7 to 10.
The Rev. Richard Bosanquet Scholarship, funded by the TIGS Foundation is available each year to a student entering Year 10, either from within or outside the School.
The Scholarship is a reduction of $500 off the tuition fees each term in Years 10-12 inclusive.
The criteria for this scholarship include a means test as well as solid academic results and excellent citizenship in Year 9.
Eligibility
Scholarship applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa. Scholarship applicants must be entering Year 10 in 2025.
Application Requirements
Each applicant must submit an application form together with the following documents:
- a personal letter from the applicant which outlines the student’s achievements, interests and goals including leadership achievements and community involvement.
- two most recent school reports and NAPLAN report (if external applicant)
- full reports of any ability assessments e.g. WISC, WIAT, AGAT, WPPSI, if applicable
- student’s formal diagnosis / assessment / specialist reports, if applicable
- Statement of Financial Position
Applications are now closed.
Rev. Richard Bosanquet
“No praise could be great enough for the devotion and hard work of Rev. Bosanquet during the seven years of his position as the first Headmaster of the School”. (TIGS Council 1965)
Rev. Bosanquet faced the problems experienced by the School in the early days with “cheerfulness and courage. He laid solid foundations both scholastically and spiritually and he will be remembered most of all for his great love of the students themselves.”
The TIGS Foundation
The TIGS Foundation is the organisation through which families and supporters are able to contribute to the growth of the School, its facilities and traditions. It is only through the foresight and generosity of the generations before us that our students enjoy the benefit of a TIGS education within our magnificent campus.
A fundamental priority of the Foundation is to use its resources to afford opportunities for students whose financial and other circumstances are a barrier to attend the School and experiencing the benefits of a TIGS education.