Indigenous Scholarships
Indigenous scholarships are available to young men from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
The Chris Wild (ON 1991) Indigenous Scholarship
The Chris Wild (ON 1991) Indigenous Scholarship
Chris Wild was a teacher by profession and enjoyed working with Indigenous children in his spare time. To honour his life and his passion for Indigenous education, the Wild family, their friends and a number of generous Old Boys established the Chris Wild (ON 1991) Indigenous Scholarship in his memory.
A Chris Wild (ON 1991) Indigenous Scholarship is awarded every year.
Who is eligible?
The Chris Wild (ON 1991) Indigenous Scholarship is available to worthy and deserving young men from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island background who are entering Year 7.
This scholarship is subject to a means test.
What does the Chris Wild (ON 1991) Indigenous Scholarship cover?
The Chris Wild (ON 1991) Scholarship covers:
- all normal tuition at Newington College from the point of entry until Year 12 has been completed
- charges associated with compulsory College excursions and tours
- Higher School Certificate or International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme charges
- the cost of textbooks and uniforms.
How are the recipients of the Chris Wild (ON 1991) Scholarship decided?
The Chris Wild (ON 1991) Scholarship is awarded based on:
- demonstrated performance in the Newington scholarship examination
- excellence shown in supporting documentation (school reports, external competition reports, NAPLAN results)
- other qualities that will support a boy to contribute positively to the life of the College
- and then an interview with the Deputy Headmaster, the Deputy Head of Stanmore (Academic) and the Deputy Head of Stanmore (Students).
Applying for scholarships
Applications for 2024 Academic Scholarships are now closed.
All boys applying for a Newington College scholarship must sit the scholarship test. The test is administered by Academic Assessment Services. Applicants for scholarships will be subject to a financial means test.
More information about the application process can be found here.
Other Indigenous scholarships
Other Indigenous scholarships
A range of other scholarships are available to boys from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds entering Newington College. Please contact the Admissions Department for more information.
Ms Shannon Kennedy (Director of Admissions)
skennedy@newington.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9568 9337
