To be eligible for a Pioneer Scholarship at Newington, applicants may be girls or boys entering Year 5. Current and new students may apply for Pioneer Scholarships.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa.

Student selection is based on demonstrable strong academic merit, exceptional character, and leadership potential. Students may also exhibit additional strengths in areas such as sport, community service, leadership, dance, drama, music, visual arts, or languages.  

Assessment will include a review of applications, and, if shortlisted, subsequent interviews. 

Students will need to demonstrate a commitment 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.  

Students applying for this opportunity must demonstrate excellence through a range of supporting documentation. This includes: 

• recent school reports showcasing academic performance 

• awards or certificates from external competitions 

• NAPLAN results as evidence of academic aptitude; and 

• if required, any other documentation requested by the College. 

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate a willingness to participate in the wide range of opportunities available at Newington, respecting our values and heritage,  and contributing in a way that benefits the College. 

Pioneer Scholarships cover partial remission of academic tuition fees from Year 5 through to, and including, Year 8. 

2028 Pioneer Scholarships:

• Applications open: Applications are not currently open with dates yet to be advised.

Shortlisted students and their parents or carers will be invited to an interview with a senior member of the Preparatory School team. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advise progress. 

Successful students will receive a Scholarship Agreement. 

To apply for a Pioneer Scholarship, please visit AAS Online Registration and:  

1. Complete an online application for admission to Newington College. 

2. Make payment of a non-refundable scholarship application administration fee. 

3. Include the following documents in your application: 

• the two most recent academic school reports showcasing academic performance 

• Year 3 NAPLAN results as evidence of academic aptitude 

• awards or certificates from external competitions as evidence of your child’s talent in design, technology, computing, drama, and/or music (AMEB or equivalent grade certificates) 

• a current passport-sized photograph of the student  

• a supporting one-page statement by the student addressing the key areas of commitment of the Pioneer Scholarship as outlined below. In their response, students should illustrate how they embody the scholarship criteria, using examples that highlight their strengths and achievements, with no more than 100 words for each of the criteria. These include:  

• 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.  

if required, any other documentation requested by the College