The Fairholme College Scholarship program aims to encourage, recognise and support students in their pursuit of their excellence.
Scholarships are awarded to students in areas of excellence in conjunction with demonstrating exceptional character, including qualities such as integrity, leadership, initiative, care and compassion for others.
More information about each available Scholarship and Bursary can be found below.
2026 Scholarship Applications
Are Open
We welcome new and existing students entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2026 to apply for a Fairholme College Scholarship.
Applications close midnight AEDST Sunday 2 February 2025. All applicants for 2026 Scholarships are required to sit the ACER exam to be held on Saturday 22 February 2025.
Please complete both the ACER Registration and the Scholarship Application.
Students may apply for multiple Scholarship categories, but only one scholarship will be awarded per student. Please note: If you are applying for more than one Scholarship category, you only need to complete and submit a single application form.
For more information, please contact Mrs Tina Hammond, Head of Enrolments:
Explore our Scholarships
Academic Scholarships
Merit based | Entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2026
All Academic Scholarship applicants are required to:
- submit the Scholarship Application Form
- register for the ACER Scholarship Exam to be held on Saturday 22 February 2025
- provide evidence of quantifiably high levels of academic achievement throughout their schooling.
Registration for 2026 Scholarships is now open. Applications close midnight AEDST Sunday 2 February 2025.
Board of Directors' Bursaries
Merit based | Entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2026
In the awarding of such bursaries, consideration will be given to a student’s engagement in school life through academics, The Arts, leadership, service, sport, or a combination of these.
All Board of Directors' Bursary applicants are required to:
- submit the Scholarship Application Form
- register for the ACER Scholarship Exam to be held on Saturday 22 February 2025.
Registration for 2026 Scholarships is now open. Applications close midnight AEDST Sunday 2 February 2025.
The John Sessarago Sporting Scholarships
Merit based | Entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2026
Candidates must be competing at (or progressing towards) State, National or the highest possible level in at least one sporting activity (team or individual) that is offered in the Fairholme College sports program.
Registration for 2026 Scholarships is now open. Applications close midnight AEDST Sunday 2 February 2025.
Excellence in The Arts Scholarships
Merit based | Entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2026
A variety of Excellence in The Arts Scholarships are awarded in the following categories:
- Dance
- Music
- Drama
- Visual Arts.
Registration for 2026 Scholarships is now open. Applications close midnight AEDST Sunday 2 February 2025.
Glasgow McDowall Rural Bursary
Merit based | Entering Year 10 in 2028
The Glasgow McDowall Bursary will be offered in 2027 to a student commencing boarding as a Year 10 student in 2028. Registration will open for this bursary in late October 2026.
Glasgow McDowall Bursary applicants are asked to contact our Head of Enrolments, Mrs Tina Hammond, directly.
First Nations Bursaries
Merit based | Year 7 to Year 12
First Nations Scholarships are awarded to girls of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage from Year 7 to 12 at Fairholme College. They provide exceptional educational opportunities for First Nations girls who have the potential to lead within their community.
First Nations Scholarship applicants are asked to contact our Head of Enrolments, Mrs Tina Hammond, directly.
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We welcome you to experience the Fairholme difference through a guided College tour.
To arrange a tour, book your place online or contact Mrs Tina Hammond, Head of Enrolments:
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Fairholme College is proudly a college of the
Presbyterian Church of Queensland