SCHOLARSHIPS

• Academic achievement.
• Willingness to contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School, that is, participate in at least two of the following: sport, arts, service or cultural activities each year.
• Ability to comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, behaviour, uniforms, and use of technology.

• Scholarships offered to students are tenable until the end of Year 12, subject to annual review. This means that if the conditions of the scholarship continue to be met, the student retains the scholarship for the tenure. 
• The Scholarship is granted with the expectation that the student will complete Year 12 at the School. Should this not occur, and the student continues to reside locally, then it is at the discretion of the School to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the Scholarship fee reductions be payable to the School.
• Scholarships are not means tested.
• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship program. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publications will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

If successful, in order to maintain the Scholarship, the student must: 

• Maintain a consistently high level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Demonstrate commitment to the values of the School.
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School and within the wider community.

The student’s family must: 

• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement. 
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options. 
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School community. 
• Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to actively support the School’s P&F Association and volunteer to assist in events and activities when possible. 

Each scholarship is granted on the understanding that the Board of Trustees has the right to withdraw the scholarship if the aforementioned conditions are not met. Scholarships are contingent on the full disclosure of all information pertinent to a student’s education. Withholding relevant information may result in a scholarship being withdrawn. Potential withdrawal of a scholarship will be discussed with the family prior to the end of a school term. IGGS has excellent pastoral care, counselling, learning support resources and programs to help all students maintain high personal and performance standards. Withdrawal of a scholarship is not executed without due consideration of any mitigating circumstances should any of the above conditions provide cause for concern. 

The details of scholarship offers are confidential and must not be disclosed to third parties. The School will not negotiate the conditions or amount of a scholarship once a decision has been made.

For further information, please contact the Enrolments Registrar at scholarships@iggs.qld.edu.au.

• Demonstration of leadership qualities through formal Leadership role/s eg School Captain, House Captain, or significant leadership within the wider community.
• Willingness to contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School, that is, participate in at least two of the following: sport, arts, service or cultural activities each year.
• Ability to comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, behaviour, uniforms, and use of technology.

• Submit an online Scholarship application – applications for the 2027 intake are now open and will close on Friday 30 January 2026.
• Leadership scholarship applicants for the 2027 school year must sit the ACER Scholarship Test at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School on Saturday 28 February 2026. Register here https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/2675
• For applicants residing outside the Brisbane and Ipswich metropolitan areas, it may be possible to sit the scholarship test at their nearest participating cooperative school, at an ACER Test Centre or at a non-ACER Test Centre. For a list of participating schools please visit the ACER website.
• All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio.

For Leadership Scholarships, the applicant’s portfolio should include the following:

• The student’s name, current school and scholarship categories applying for.
• A list of achievements, positions or roles they have held at school (such as Class Captain, Debating team, Excellence awards).
• Evidence of formal Leadership roles held
• Demonstration of participation in a range of aspects of school life, such as the Arts, Sports, or Service activities.
• A supporting statement (approximately 200 words) outlining their capacity to contribute to the School, addressing the following questions:
  • What does attending Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School mean to you? Some suggestions might be to tell us about your goals, ambitions, family experiences, friends and/or community and why these contribute to your desire to attend our School.
  • What is a hobby or activity you particularly like being involved in? Tell us about how you got involved, what contributions you make, and why you find it worthwhile or enjoyable. What do you enjoy about these things? How long have you been involved in it/them?
  • What are three things that you have done or experienced that you are most proud of?
• A copy of the student's School reports for the last two years (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (external applicants only).
  • Please note, if the student has already submitted an enrolment application, or is a current student of Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, you are not required to submit last two years of School reports, or NAPLAN results.
• A reference from a staff member or member of the public who is able to attest to the leadership qualities demonstrated during the time the applicant held their leadership position.

Portfolios must be submitted by the online Scholarship Application Form.

• All Leadership Scholarship applicants must sit the scholarship examination at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School. (Rural and interstate applicants may be able to sit the examination remotely under strict supervision, for an additional fee).
• Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

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• Scholarships offered to students are tenable until the end of Year 12, subject to annual review. This means that if the conditions of the scholarship continue to be met, the student retains the scholarship for the tenure.
• The Scholarship is granted with the expectation that the student will complete Year 12 at the School. Should this not occur, and the student continues to reside locally, then it is at the discretion of the School to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the Scholarship fee reductions be payable to the School.
• Scholarships are not means tested.
• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship program. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publications will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

If successful, in order to maintain the Scholarship, the student must:

• Maintain a consistently high level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Demonstrate commitment to the values of the School.
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School and within the wider community.

The student’s family must:

• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement.
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School community. Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to actively support the School’s P&F Association and volunteer to assist in events and activities when possible.

For further information, please contact the Enrolments Registrar at scholarships@iggs.qld.edu.au.

• Academic achievement.
• Willingness to contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School, that is, participate in at least two of the following: sport, arts, service or cultural activities each year.
• Ability to comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, behaviour, uniforms, and use of technology. 
• Parent/guardian currently serving as a fulltime employee in the Australian Defence Force.

• Submit an online Scholarship application – applications for the 2027 intake are now open and will close on Friday 30 January 2026.
• All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio.

For Defence Scholarships, the applicant’s portfolio should include the following:

• The student’s name, current school and scholarship categories applying for.
• A list of achievements, positions or roles they have held at school (such as Class Captain, Debating team, Excellence awards).
• Demonstration of participation in a range of aspects of school life, such as the Arts, Sports, or Service activities.
• A supporting statement (approximately 200 words) outlining their capacity to contribute to the School, addressing the following questions:
  • What does attending Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School mean to you? Some suggestions might be to tell us about your goals, ambitions, family experiences, friends and/or community and why these contribute to your desire to attend our School.
  • What is a hobby or activity you particularly like being involved in? Tell us about how you got involved, what contributions you make, and why you find it worthwhile or enjoyable. What do you enjoy about these things? How long have you been involved in it/them?
  • What are three things that you have done or experienced that you are most proud of?
• A copy of the student's School reports for the last two years (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (external applicants only).
  • Please note, if the student has already submitted an enrolment application, or is a current student of Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, you are not required to submit last two years of School reports, or NAPLAN results. 
• Evidence of parent/guardian’s employment in the Defence Force.

Portfolios must be submitted by the online Scholarship Application Form.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

• Scholarships offered to students are tenable until the end of Year 12, subject to annual review. This means that if the conditions of the scholarship continue to be met, the student retains the scholarship for the tenure.
• The Scholarship is granted with the expectation that the student will complete Year 12 at the School. Should this not occur, and the student continues to reside locally, then it is at the discretion of the School to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the Scholarship fee reductions be payable to the School.
• Scholarships are not means tested.
• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship program. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publications will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

If successful, in order to maintain the Scholarship, the student must:

• Maintain a consistent level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Demonstrate commitment to the values of the School.
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School community and within the wider community.

The student’s family must:

• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement.
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.
• Remain employed with the Defence Force for the duration of the scholarship.
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School community. Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to actively support the School’s P&F Association and volunteer to assist in events and activities when possible.

For further information please contact the Enrolments Registrar at scholarships@iggs.qld.edu.au.

• Demonstrated academic achievement.
• High level of enthusiasm in and commitment to the School’s Sports programs.
• Participation in Sports-related activities and external activities which develop the applicant’s sporting ability.
• Ability to comply with the School’s guidelines for appropriate behaviour, attitude, uniform and use of technology.

Applicants must have been selected and competed at the following levels:

Core Sports (Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country):

• Must have represented at Regional, State or National level.

Team and Individual sports (list of included sports: https://iggs.qld.edu.au/co-curricular/sport/):

• Regional representation in chosen sport, plus
• District level in a Core Sport (Swimming, Athletics, Cross-Country)
• Demonstrated ability identified in recent years (School or Club pathways)

Multiclass Athletes 

• Para -athletes classification card/letter
• District, Regional, State or National representation in Multi-class events (Swimming, Athletics, Cross-Country)

• Submit an online Scholarship application – applications for the 2027 intake are now open and will close on Friday 30 January 2026.
• All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio.

For Special Ability Scholarships – Sport, the applicant’s portfolio should include the following:

• The student’s name, current school and scholarship categories applying for.
• The sport/s in which the applicant has achieved regional, state and/or national level success. Please include performance levels (e.g. times, distances and/or teams) and written verification from a certified (regional, state, and/or national) Sports Officer.
• Information about participation in specialised coaching programs, including involvement in a club at a regional, state and/or national level.
• At least one personal reference from a manager or coach of a club or representative team that
  can attest to the applicant’s achievements, commitment and sportsmanship.
• A list of achievements, positions or roles they have held at school (such as Class Captain, Debating team, Excellence awards).
• Demonstration of participation in a range of aspects of school life, such as the Arts, Sports, or Service activities.
• A supporting statement (approximately 200 words) outlining their capacity to contribute to the School, addressing the following questions:
  • What does attending Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School mean to you? Some suggestions might be to tell us about your goals, ambitions, family experiences, friends and/or community and why these contribute to your desire to attend our School.
  • What is a hobby or activity you particularly like being involved in? Tell us about how you got involved, what contributions you make, and why you find it worthwhile or enjoyable. What do you enjoy about these things? How long have you been involved in it/them?
  • What are three things that you have done or experienced that you are most proud of?
• A copy of the student's School reports for the last two years (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (external applicants only).
  • Please note, if the student has already submitted an enrolment application, or is a current student of Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, you are not required to submit last two years of School reports, or NAPLAN results.

Portfolios must be submitted by the online Scholarship Application Form.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

Apply Online

• Scholarships offered to students are tenable until the end of Year 12, subject to annual review. This means that if the conditions of the scholarship continue to be met, the student retains the scholarship for the tenure.'
• The Scholarship is granted with the expectation that the student will complete Year 12 at the School. Should this not occur and the student continues to reside locally, then it is at the discretion of the School to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the Scholarship fee reductions be payable to the School.
• Scholarships are not means tested.
• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship program. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publications will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

If successful, in order to maintain the Scholarship, the student must:

• Maintain a consistent level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Consistently maintain a very high level of achievement in her chosen field of special ability and participate in at least one additional core sport (swimming, athletics or cross country).
• Participate fully in chosen sports for the School, including attendance at all training sessions and representative responsibilities.
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School and within the wider community.

The student’s family must:

• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement.
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School community. Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to actively support the School’s P&F Association and volunteer to assist in events and activities when possible.

To be eligible for an AIEF Scholarship a student needs to be/have:

• An Indigenous Australian.
• Eligible for and in receipt of ABSTUDY.
• Accepted for enrolment as a boarder at an AIEF Partner School.
• Not receiving any other scholarship.
• Enthusiastic about attending school.
• Likely to successfully complete Year 12.
• In financial need.
• Parents/family that have demonstrated support and encouragement for the enrolment and the scholarship.
• Parents/family that have committed to making a financial contribution to the expenses.
• ATO Notice of Assessment.
• A completed AIEF Application form - contact scholarships@iggs.qld.edu.au to obtain a copy of the AIEF application form.

Additional criteria, as determined by IGGS

• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship programme. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publications will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

The student must:

• Maintain a consistent level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School and within the wider community.

The student’s family must:

• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement.
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School and wider community. Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to actively support the School’s P&F Association and volunteer to assist in events and activities when possible.

Each scholarship is granted on the understanding that the Board of Trustees has the right to withdraw the scholarship if the aforementioned conditions are not met. Scholarships are contingent on the full disclosure of all information pertinent to a student’s education. Withholding relevant information may result in a scholarship being withdrawn. Potential withdrawal of a scholarship will be discussed with the family prior to the end of a school term. IGGS has excellent pastoral care, counselling, learning support resources and programs to help all students maintain high personal and performance standards. Withdrawal of a scholarship is not executed without due consideration of any mitigating circumstances should any of the above conditions provide cause for concern.

• Submit an online Scholarship application – applications for the 2027 intake are now open and will close on Friday 30 January 2026.
• Completed AIEF Scholarship Application Form.
• All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio.

For AIEF Scholarships, the applicant’s portfolio should include the following:

• The student’s name, current school and scholarship categories applying for.
• A list of achievements, positions or roles they have held at school (such as Class Captain, Debating team, Excellence awards).
• Demonstration of participation in a range of aspects of school life, such as the Arts, Sports, or Service Activities.
• Birth certificate (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student's School reports for the last two years (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (external applicants only).
• Details of expulsions or suspensions (if applicable).
• Specialist reports (if applicable).
• Medical reports (if applicable).
• Court orders (if applicable).

Portfolios must be submitted by the online Scholarship Application Form. 

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

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If successful, the AIEF Scholarship awarded to the applicant will be for the payment of the difference between ABSTUDY Funding, the Parent Contribution and any other external funding (ie Under 16 Boarding Supplement) of the School tuition and boarding fees each year, from the year of commencement, and extending to the end of Year 12. This scholarship does not include the enrolment application fee ($110), the enrolment confirmation fee ($500), incidental expenses (such as pharmacy) and individual tuition for co-curricular activities which may be taken in addition to the established curriculum subjects.

In order to maintain the AIEF Scholarship, the student and their family must:

• Be eligible for and receive ABSTUDY.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and intend to complete school through to Year 12.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, behaviour, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Not bring discredit to the School in any way (immediate cancellation).
• Make the compulsory contribution to their child’s education expenses according to AIEF’s Scale of Parent Contribution.
• Support the scholarship conditions and keep information confidential.
• Each year, provide copies of ATO Notices of Assessment from the previous financial year.
• Provide in writing to the School an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.

AIEF Non-Payment: If a student on an AIEF Scholarship is withdrawn before the end of each current year, the AIEF will not pay on the final School invoice for terms attended. All school terms attended by an AIEF Scholarship recipient in an incomplete year, will be paid for, in full, by their family less any external funding which would be applied to the account eg ABSTUDY.

The details of scholarship offers are confidential and must not be disclosed to third parties. The School will not negotiate the conditions or amount of a scholarship once a decision has been made.