Scholarships

At St Mary's College, we aim to educate our students with an appreciation of the spiritual as well as the intellectual and physical aspects of their lives. We strive to create an environment that puts the student at the centre and where that student is supported by dedicated teaching staff and tremendous community spirit.  We aim to instil a can-do attitude in all our students and work with them all to engender high aspiration and a range of personal skills and qualities including self-confidence and leadership abilities. We ensure that we are developing our students not just academically, but as well-rounded young adults ready to be future citizens who will positively contribute to their community and the wider society when they leave. 

St Mary's Year 7 Scholarships

For the 2026 year, the College will provide two (2) Scholarships for Year 7 2026 students.  Scholarships will be awarded based on merit as determined by an application and interview.  Scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate potential for a commitment to a holistic education, in preparation for the values of Service, Courage and Justice at St Mary's College. 

Applications for Scholarships (Year 7 2025) open on Tuesday 15  April 2025 and close Friday 12 September 2025 at 4.00pm.

There are two (2) Scholarships available at a value of $1,000 per year over three (3) years of attendance at the College.  Over these three years, the Scholarship recipient must maintain the College values as a student to continue receiving the Scholarship support over the outlined period.

QATSIF Scholarships

Under the QCE Scholarship Program, QATSIF provides two-year scholarship funding to support students commencing in Year 11. QATSIF funds successful schools which then provide scholarships to individual students. The intention of the funding is to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander student retention in Years 11 and 12 rather than simply sustain existing retention rates, and funding has to be used to complement and build on existing school and community programmes and support for individual students.

An eligible QATSIF Scholarship Applicant:

  • is a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, is accepted as such by the community in which he/she lives.
  • is an Australian citizen and resident of Queensland.
  • is enrolled at a Queensland school as a student OR has enrolment confirmed at a Queensland school.
  • is currently in Year 10 or 11.
  • intends to undertake and complete his/her Queensland Certificate of Education during the school year  and have the ability and their school's confidence of fully completing their QCE by Year 12 Graduation.
  • has current school attendance of 85% or more.
  • is under age 35.
  • is currently achieving A-C in English and a C or higher in other subjects in Year 10 or if currently in Year 11 must be “on track” to receive their QCE by the end of year.
  • demonstrates effort and behaviour of a C or above.
  • participates in school activities which enhances his/her Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural identity.

  • demonstrates willingness to fully participate in the life of the school and be a worthy role model for other students.

St Mary's makes these Applications for Scholarships (Year 11 and 12) on your behalf, please contact the College Office.

Information for Bursaries

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