This scholarship is available to existing and prospective students (both boys and girls) currently in Year 3 (entering Year 5 in 2027). This prestigious opportunity is designed for students with a balanced range of achievements who will benefit from the outstanding opportunities at Newington College while enriching our vibrant school community.

Applicants should demonstrate strong academic aptitude, exceptional character, and leadership potential. The ideal candidate may also exhibit additional strengths in areas such as sport, community service, leadership, dance, drama, music, visual arts, or languages.

We are looking for students who are committed to:

• Excellence in Learning – A passion for knowledge and personal growth.

• Wellbeing, Character and Service – A dedication to kindness, resilience, and making a difference.

• Co-Curricular Engagement – A willingness to explore talents beyond the classroom.

• Community in Partnership – A desire to contribute and build meaningful connections.

The Pioneer Scholarship covers partial tuition fees, no full scholarships will be available. Please note that additional costs including the registration and acceptance fee, uniforms, camps, resource levy, and music tuition are not covered by the Pioneer Scholarship.

The scholarship is for a period of 2 or 4 years, until the end of Year 6, 2028 or Year 8, 2030, subject to ongoing review and enrolment.

To view the 2025 fee schedule and other relevant information please click here.

Scholarships will be awarded at the College’s absolute discretion and be based on applications and, if shortlisted, the applicant’s performance in an interview. There will be no academic examination. 

Both current students and new prospective students entering Year 5 in 2027 may apply. 

Complete your online registration by 5pm on Friday 4 July 2025 and ensure you upload the following documents: 

Please submit the following: 

• Online Application: Include Year 3 NAPLAN results (if available) and the two most recent Academic School Reports. 
• A current passport-sized photograph of the student. 
• Copies of certificates or other proof of your child’s academic, sporting, or other achievements. 
• Copies of certificates or evidence of your child’s talent in design, technology, computing, drama, and/or music (AMEB or equivalent grade certificates). 
• Supporting Statement: The student applying should write an A4 page response to the key areas of commitment of the Pioneer Scholarship outlined below, with no more than 100 words per criteria. The student should outline how they demonstrate these areas and give examples. 

Excellence in Learning – A passion for knowledge and personal growth. 

Wellbeing, Character and Service – A dedication to kindness, resilience, and making a difference. 

Co-Curricular Engagement – A willingness to explore talents beyond the classroom. 

Community in Partnership – A desire to contribute and build meaningful connections.

The A4 statement can be written by the child and/or with assistance from a parent and can be hand written or typed. 

There is no academic examination for this scholarship. 

• Applications will be reviewed by a scholarship panel, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. 

• Written references or referee contact details are not required. 

Late scholarship applications received after 5pm on Friday 4 July 2025 will not be accepted. 

The College reserves its rights to withdraw the opportunity for this scholarship to be awarded.