Academic Scholarships

Applications for academic scholarships commencing in 2028 are now open and will close at midnight AEDST on Sunday 7 February 2027. For students who will be in Years 7 to 12 in 2028, please click on the following link. It will take you to the ACER webpage where you can register for the examination. Apply here.  

The scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive examination conducted by ACER, which takes place at Bishop Druitt College in February each year. Scholarships are awarded by the Principal and are based on the examination results. The Executive Assistant is the point of contact for academic scholarship applications.

Process: ACER examination. The testing for the 2028 academic scholarships will be held at Bishop Druitt College on Saturday 27 February 2027.

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions:

• Students are expected to maintain a high average academic performance level.
• Students are expected to fully support the ethos and expectations of the college.
• Students are expected to actively participate in the life of the college, both curricular and co-curricular.

Bishop Druitt College offers scholarships at the following three levels:

Level 1

Designed for students entering NSW Year 7 or Year 8 in the following year.

Level 2

Designed for students entering NSW Year 9 or Year 10 in the following year.

Level 3

Designed for students entering NSW Year 11 or Year 12 in the following year.

Please also read about our many Scholarships with a Special Focus.