Scholarship and Bursary Program

Year of Entry

Year 5 to Year 11

Eligibility Categories

In 2023, students may apply for the Gabriel Foundation Scholarship under one or more of the following categories: (1) Academic or (2) Arts and Culture or (3) Music or (4) Sport.

Eligibility Criteria

A recipient of the Gabriel Foundation Scholarship:

• Shows evidence of an exemplary work ethic and consistent application to all pursuits
• Has the ability to articulate future goals
• Shows eagerness to embrace the breadth of opportunities on offer at CGGS
• Has a collaborative attitude towards peers and teachers
• Shows potential and desire to lead, mentor and support peers at CGGS
• Has the ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the School
• Shows a ready willingness to participate in a range of school-related activities
• Provides evidence of having undertaken leadership roles in their school or broader community
• Has a willingness and ability to act as an ambassador for CGGS.

Entitlements

A recipient of a Gabriel Foundation Scholarship will receive the following benefits:

• Guaranteed place at the School for new enrolling scholars
• Partial remission of tuition fees (25%) from Year 5 to Year 12, or for remainder of the scholar’s enrolment
• 25% discount on the Standard Family Contribution.

In addition to the above, students must meet the criteria of the award for which they apply.

(1) ACADEMIC

The student must:

• Have an exemplary record of excellence in academic achievement (mostly A-grades in most subjects) over a consistent period of time
• Have a record of high achievement (e.g. in-school or external academic awards) in at least three subject areas
• Be able to articulate a clear vision of future academic goals and a plan to achieve them.

(2) ARTS AND CULTURE

The student must:

• Have a record of excellence in artistic or cultural pursuits over a consistent period of time
• Provide evidence of commitment to a range of relevant artistic or cultural pursuits over a consistent period of time
• Show evidence of active participation and success in relevant artistic or cultural pursuits in their school or broader community.

(3) MUSIC

The student must:

• Provide evidence of active participation and success in music, and/or has undertaken service or leadership roles in their school or broader community in the area of music
• Show evidence of having had a positive and significant contribution to the music life of the school and/or community
• Commit to joining a music group of ensemble at CGGS.

(4) SPORT

The student must:

• Have a record of active participation and success in a variety of sporting pursuits
• Be a member of a representative team in one or more sports at a regional, national and/or international level
• Commit to joining a CGGS team in at least one nominated sport.

Year of Entry

Year 7 to Year 11

Eligibility Categories

Identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Academic Achievement, Cultural Pursuit, Service and Leadership, Music, Sport or other co-curricular activity. The applicant must be a day student.

Eligibility Criteria

A recipient of this award identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and;

• Shows consistent application to academic pursuits
• Demonstrates high performance or potential in sport, and/or music, and/or arts and culture, and/or service
  and leadership
• Has a collaborative attitude towards peers and teachers
• Shows eagerness to embrace the breadth of opportunities on offer at CGGS
• Demonstrates potential and willingness to lead, mentor and support peers in the CGGS and wider
  community
• Has the ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the School
• Shows a ready willingness to participate in a range of educational and school-related activities
• Provides evidence of having undertaken leadership and/or service roles in their school or broader
  community
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to act as an ambassador for CGGS.

Entitlements

• Guaranteed place at the School for new enrolling scholars
• Partial remission of tuition fees (25%) from Year 7 to Year 12, or for the remainder of the scholar’s enrolment
• 25% discount on the Standard Family Contribution.

Year of Entry

Year 7 to Year 11

Eligibility Categories

All-rounder, or Academic, Sport, Music, Arts and Culture, Service and Leadership, Boarding and/or Day Student in financial need.

Eligibility Criteria

A recipient of this award meets the criteria for financial assistance and;

• Shows evidence of an exemplary work ethic and consistent application to academic pursuits, and;
• Demonstrates success or aptitude as an all-rounder, showing excellence or outstanding achievement in one or a
  range of academic, cultural, sporting and/or musical pursuits.
• Has the ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the School
• For boarders, has the ability and desire to make a positive and significant contribution to the Boarding House
• Shows a ready willingness to participate in a range of educational and school-related activities
• Demonstrates evidence of having undertaken service and/or leadership roles in their school or broader community
• Has a collaborative attitude towards peers and teachers
• Shows potential and willingness to lead, mentor and support peers and the wider CGGS community
• Has a desire and ability to act as an ambassador for CGGS.

Entitlements

• Guaranteed place at the School for new enrolling scholars
• Partial remission of tuition fees (based on results of means test) from Year 7 to Year 12, or for the remainder of the scholar’s enrolment
• Pro-rata discount on the Standard Family Contribution, equal to the fee remission received.

Year of Entry

Year 11

Eligibility Categories

A Year 10 student in financial need.

Eligibility Criteria

A recipient of this award meets the criteria for financial assistance and;

• Embodies strong school spirit through their works, conduct and participation in school life
• Demonstrates community spirit through service or leadership
• Shows compassion for others in their everyday interactions and deeds
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and consistent application to studies
• Shows willingness and ability to act as an ambassador for CGGS
• Is committed to completing their senior years of study at CGGS.

Entitlements

• Partial remission of tuition fees only (50%) for Years 11 and 12
• 50% discount on the Standard Family Contribution.

All applicants must meet a minimum standard of excellence in academic achievement, regardless of the award, and;

• Complete the online application in full
• Provide evidence of age, identity, and Australian citizenship or permanent residency status
• Provide a personal letter of reference from someone other than a family member
• Provide copies of academic and school reports for the last two years from their current school
• Provide a copy of their most recent NAPLAN report or equivalent
• Agree to external financial review under strict confidence (bursaries only).

Regardless of the award, all recipients of CGGS Scholarships and Bursaries share the following characteristics:

• A willingness and commitment to give freely of their time to school events and activities
• An exemplary work ethic and consistent application to academic pursuits
• An ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the School
• A ready willingness to participate in a range of educational and school-related activities
• Evidence of having undertaken leadership or service roles in their school or broader community.