Scholarships are offered after completion and review of results from the ACER Scholarship Test and Enrolment Application form.
Applications for Years 7, 8, 9 or 10 2026 now open (closing on 1 February 2025 - ACER Test is 22 February 2025).
Please check your eligibility via the "Key standards for Academic Scholarships" below before applying.
To be eligible for an Academic Scholarship the student must complete the ACER Scholarship Test. The test will be conducted on 22 February 2025 and registrations for the test are now open. Please visit the ACER website to register for this test and indicate St Joseph's Nudgee College as the school you are applying for.
Please note that sitting the test does not guarantee a Scholarship offer. Offers will depend on test results as well as the College Application for Enrolment form.
Please note that Academic Scholarships are awarded at a 25% concession on annual tuition fees.
- Open to students in Years 7, 8, 9 or 10 2026
- ACER Scholarship Test Results
- Overall academic performance and future potential evidence based on school reports
- Diligence and application in academic studies
- Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas
- A demonstrated sense of community
- Leadership capacity
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be considered, please complete this form to begin the process.
Performing Arts scholarships are available in Music, Debating and Chess for Years 7, 8, 9 or 10.
Applications for 2026 now open (closing on 31 March 2025).
Please check your eligibility via the "Key standards for Performing Arts Scholarships" below before applying.
Performing Arts Scholarships acknowledge and reward high-achieving students as determined by academic performance, results in Music, Chess and Debating and successful interview.
- Entering Year 7, 8, 9 or 10
- High academic performance and future potential based on school reports
- Diligence and application in academic studies
- Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas
- A demonstrated sense of community
- Leadership capacity
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
The following minimum achievements are required for Performing Art Scholarship - Music;
Chordophones
- Piano - Grade 5
Brass
- Trumpet - Grade 4
- French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba - Grade 3
Percussion
- Students can present on one or more instruments, including Snare Drum, Marimba or Vibraphone - Grade 3
Strings
- Viola, Double Bass - Grade 3
- Violin, Cello - Grade 4
Woodwind
- Flute, Oboe, Bassoon - Grade 3
- Saxophone, Clarinet - Grade 4
If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be considered, please complete this form to begin the process.
A very limited number of sport scholarship applications will be invited directly by our Sport Directors via Talent Identification (TID) selection. This is not an open application process. However, we do invite an Expression of Interest to provide a summary of your son's sporting achievements.
It is important to note the College does not offer 100% scholarships and parents and caregivers are required to pay the balance of all tuition fees and charges.
- Minimum State and/or National Representation in chosen sport
- Diligence and application in academic studies
- Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence, such as performing arts, visual arts, sports, music, debating and other relevant areas
- A demonstrated sense of community
- Leadership capacity
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to express your interest, please complete this form.
Apply as a full-fee paying student
Due to our incredible sport programs and facilities, many talented athletes will attend Nudgee College, as full-fee paying students, to further develop their skills and access the opportunities afforded to our students. We welcome you to submit an application for enrolment (full-fee paying) via our online application form.