Scholarship applications for 2025 are now closed.
Applications for 2026 Scholarships will open late Term 4 of 2024.
Oran Park Anglican College is pleased to offer Academic Scholarships for students entering Years 7, 9 and 11 each year. The academic scholarship program supports students and families to grow in knowledge and develop learning dispositions that will equip them for their future endeavours.
Candidates must sit the Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER) Scholarship examination in February to be considered for a scholarship. Each scholarship provides for a percentage of the College School Fee and is given to the recipient until the completion of Year 12 (subject to conditions).
Scholarship Applications will close midnight AEDST Sunday 4 February 2024. The ACER Scholarship Examination will be held at Oran Park Anglican College on Saturday 24 February 2024.
Scholarship Application for New Students
Submit an online application
We encourage interested families for Year 7 to apply 18-24 months prior to entry. However, we welcome applications at any time.
Sit the ACER Scholarship Examination
Students wishing to be considered for academic scholarships in Years 7, 9 or 11 must register online to sit the ACER Scholarship examination. The registration fee of $110 is not refundable should you cancel.
An invitation to sit the examination will be sent prior to the examination date, including location at the College and requirements for the exam.
Registrations close midnight AEDST Sunday 4 February 2024.
Submit a Scholarship Portfolio
In addition to completing the application to sit the ACER scholarship examination, students are required to submit a scholarship portfolio with the following information to the Enrolments Coordinator at enrolments@opac.nsw.edu.au :
- NAPLAN Results
- Last two School Reports
- Two character references attesting to the student’s personal qualities and attributes that would align with the values of the college.
- Awards, certificates, and outcomes of competitions such as ICAS testing.
- Demonstrated contributions to their current school community in areas such as academic extension, music, sport and service.
- Other relevant information that gives insight into the applicant’s interests and achievements
These details will be considered in conjunction with the results of the Academic Assessment Services.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their scholarship applications by the end of Term 1. We also encourage you to attend our Open Day or register for a tour to discover all the College has to offer in addition to the opportunity for a Scholarship.
Scholarship Application for Current Students
Current students wishing to be considered for academic scholarships in Years 7, 9 or 11 must register online to sit the ACER Scholarship examination. The registration fee of $110 is not refundable should you cancel.
An invitation to sit the examination will be sent prior to the examination date, including location at the College and requirements for the exam.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their scholarship applications.
Important Dates
Early October
Applications Open
4th February 2024
Applications Close
24th February 2024
ACER Scholarship Test
End of Term 1 2024
Applicants notified
