Scholarships with a Special Focus

A limited number of partial All-Rounder Scholarships are available to new or current Bishop Druitt College students from Year 5 to Year 12.

Applicants must have achieved to a very high level in their academic studies and in at least one co-curricular endeavour. As an indicative measure, students should have represented at state level or equivalent in their co-curricular field as a minimum. Latest NAPLAN results, supportive documentation and school reports will be considered.

Process: application 

Award: partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

Students are expected to maintain strong academic achievement and continue to perform to their ability in at least one co-curricular area.

The Branson-Ackland Scholarship is available to new and current Bishop Druitt College students who wish to complete their HSC at Bishop Druitt College and who wish to pursue further studies in the fields of language arts or humanities.

Demonstrated high achievement in English and History and a strong school report are prerequisites for this scholarship. It is expected that recipients will study English Advanced with one or more of the college's Human Society and its Environment or Languages courses.

The college wishes to thank Mr Victor Branson and his wife, Mrs Margaret Ackland, for their generosity in providing this scholarship. Mr Branson was the foundation principal at Bishop Druitt College.

Process: application 

Award: partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students are expected to participate in, and achieve ongoing high standards in, the scholarship fields designated at the time of entry.
• Students are expected to support clubs and competitions, and mentor other students in this field of study.

A limited number of full or partial Performing Arts Scholarships are available to new and current Bishop Druitt College students in the fields of Dance, Drama, and Music. Scholarships are awarded by the Principal in consultation with the Head of Performing Arts, the Head of Secondary and specialist staff.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong interest in and talent for their areas of expertise. Short-listed applicants will be required to undertake an audition and interview with the Principal, Head of Performing Arts and specialist staff, which will take place on advised dates.

Dance

Process: application and audition/interview for shortlisted applicants

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students should continue to participate in, and achieve ongoing high performance standards in dance.
• Students are expected to be involved in the dance program at the college, including the Secondary Dance Academy and other performances as nominated by the Head of Performing Arts and dance staff.
• Students are expected to support and mentor other students in the dance program.

Drama

Process: application and audition/interview for shortlisted applicants

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students should continue to participate in, and achieve ongoing high performance standards in their chosen area.
• Students are expected to be involved in dramatic performances as nominated by the Head of Performing Arts and drama staff.
• Students are expected to support and mentor other students in the drama program.

Music

Process: application and audition/interview for shortlisted applicants

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Successful applicants will be expected to maintain a high level of performance practice on their instrument and participation in the ensemble program.
• Students are expected to be involved in performance bands and orchestras as nominated by the Head of Performing Arts and Performing Arts Manager.
• Students are expected to support and mentor other students in the music program.

Bishop Druitt College offers a high performance program which will allow for alterations to subject timetables and greater access to our training facilities for those looking to concentrate on sporting careers.

Scholarships are awarded by the Principal in consultation with the Head of Secondary and the Head of Sport and High Performance Manager. Sporting Scholarships are generally offered to students participating in the following sporting codes: basketball, netball, touch football, rugby union, rugby league, football (soccer), futsal, golf, equestrian, swimming, athletics, cross country, tennis, surf sports, triathlon or pentathlon.

Process: application 

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students are expected to participate in, and achieve ongoing high performance standards in, their chosen sport at the time of entry, or an alternative sport as approved by the college.
• Students are expected to support college teams in a variety of sports and carnivals as nominated by the Head of Secondary and the Head of Sport.

A number of full and partial STEM Scholarships are available to new students who wish to complete their secondary education at Bishop Druitt College and who wish to pursue further studies in a STEM-related field.

For students in Years 7, 8 and 9, a strong school report is a prerequisite for this award.

Students who would make a positive contribution to the BDC community and who wish to study STEM subjects at the highest level are encouraged to apply. This scholarship is aimed at students who wish to pursue future studies and a career in a STEM-related field.

Process: application 

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students are expected to participate in and achieve ongoing high standards in STEM subjects, as designated at the time of entry.
• Students are expected to support STEM-related clubs and competitions and mentor other students in this field of study.

A limited number of partial All-Rounder Scholarships are available to new or current Bishop Druitt College students from Year 5 to Year 12.

Applicants must have achieved to a very high level in their academic studies and in at least one co-curricular endeavour. As an indicative measure, students should have represented at state level or equivalent in their co-curricular field as a minimum. Latest NAPLAN results, supportive documentation and school reports will be considered.

Process: application 

Award: partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students are expected to maintain strong academic achievement and continue to perform to their ability in at least one co-curricular area.

The Branson-Ackland Scholarship is available to new and current Bishop Druitt College students who wish to complete their HSC at Bishop Druitt College and who wish to pursue further studies in the fields of language arts or humanities.

Demonstrated high achievement in English and History and a strong school report are prerequisites for this scholarship. It is expected that recipients will study English Advanced with one or more of the college's Human Society and its Environment or Languages courses.

The college wishes to thank Mr Victor Branson and his wife, Mrs Margaret Ackland, for their generosity in providing this scholarship. Mr Branson was the foundation principal at Bishop Druitt College.

Process: application 

Award: partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students are expected to participate in, and achieve ongoing high standards in, the scholarship fields designated at the time of entry.
• Students are expected to support clubs and competitions, and mentor other students in this field of study.

A limited number of full or partial Performing Arts Scholarships are available to new and current Bishop Druitt College students in the fields of Dance, Drama, and Music. Scholarships are awarded by the Principal in consultation with the Head of Performing Arts, the Head of Secondary and specialist staff.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong interest in and talent for their areas of expertise. Short-listed applicants will be required to undertake an audition and interview with the Principal, Head of Performing Arts and specialist staff, which will take place on advised dates. 

Scholarship holders will be expected to take part in their scholarship area at HSC level. 

Dance

Process: application and audition/interview for shortlisted applicants

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students should continue to participate in, and achieve ongoing high performance standards in dance.
• Students are expected to be involved in the dance program at the college, including the Secondary Dance Academy and other performances as nominated by the Head of Performing Arts and dance staff.
• Students are expected to support and mentor other students in the dance program.

Drama

Process: application and audition/interview for shortlisted applicants

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students should continue to participate in, and achieve ongoing high performance standards in their chosen area.
• Students are expected to be involved in dramatic performances as nominated by the Head of Performing Arts and drama staff.
• Students are expected to support and mentor other students in the drama program.

Music

Process: application and audition/interview for shortlisted applicants

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Successful applicants will be expected to maintain a high level of performance practice on their instrument and participation in the ensemble program.
• Students are expected to be involved in performance bands and orchestras as nominated by the Head of Performing Arts and Performing Arts Manager.
• Students are expected to support and mentor other students in the music program.

Bishop Druitt College offers a high performance program which will allow for alterations to subject timetables and greater access to our training facilities for those looking to concentrate on sporting careers.

Scholarships are awarded by the Principal in consultation with the Head of Secondary and the Head of Sport and High Performance Manager. Sporting Scholarships are generally offered to students participating in the following sporting codes: basketball, netball, touch football, rugby union, rugby league, football (soccer), futsal, golf, equestrian, swimming, athletics, cross country, tennis, surf sports, triathlon or pentathlon.

Process: application 

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students are expected to participate in, and achieve ongoing high performance standards in, their chosen sport at the time of entry, or an alternative sport as approved by the college.
• Students are expected to support college teams in a variety of sports and carnivals as nominated by the Head of Secondary and the Head of Sport.

A number of full and partial STEM Scholarships are available to new students who wish to complete their secondary education at Bishop Druitt College and who wish to pursue further studies in a STEM-related field.

Demonstrated high achievement in Year 10 Mathematics and Science and a strong school report are prerequisites for this award. It is expected that, in their senior years, recipients will study Mathematics Extension 1 and 2 in combination with one or more of the college’s science, engineering or technology-based subjects.

Students who would make a positive contribution to the BDC community and who wish to study STEM subjects at the highest level are encouraged to apply.  This scholarship is aimed at students who wish to pursue future studies and a career in a STEM-related field, including in their HSC year.

Process: application 

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students are expected to participate in and achieve ongoing high standards in STEM subjects, as designated at the time of entry.
• Students are expected to support STEM-related clubs and competitions and mentor other students in this field of study.

Students should exhibit an extraordinary talent in this field of endeavour and commit to studying textiles & design.

Process: application, portfolio 

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students should continue to participate in, and achieve ongoing high performance in, their chosen area.
• Students are expected to be involved in textiles & design exhibitions and presentations as nominated by the Head of TAS.
• Students are expected to support and mentor other students in the program.

A limited number of full or partial Visual Arts Scholarships are available to new and current Bishop Druitt College students in the field of visual arts. Scholarships are awarded by the Principal.

Students should exhibit an extraordinary talent in this field of endeavour and commit to studying visual arts.

Process: application, portfolio 

Award: full or partial

Specific conditions considered in the annual review include the following:

• Students should continue to participate in and achieve ongoing high performance in their chosen area.
• Students are expected to be involved in visual arts exhibitions and presentations as nominated by the Head of Visual Arts.
• Students are expected to support and mentor other students in the visual arts program.