Scholarships
Entry to APGS is based on an Audition and Scholarship Interview along with your accompanying documents. Applicants are required to perform 2 contrasting pieces of 1-2 minutes each covering their chosen stream (Dance, Drama, Music, Music Theatre). Visual Arts students are to submitt a portfolio of 8-10 pieces of their own work.
The Scholarship program has been designed to recognise, encourage, and support talented individuals pursuing an education in the performing arts. APGS offers a number of scholarships that provide all or part remission of tuition fees.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Scholarship applicants must demonstrate:
- A high level of academic achievement and consistent academic performance
- Outstanding ability, dedication, and achievement within their chosen creative or performing arts stream
- A strong commitment to participation in both academic and performing art programs
- Positive character, professionalism, and contribution to school life
- The ability to represent APGS in an exemplary manner within both the school and wider community
Scholarships are awarded to students who display exceptional potential and a commitment to excellence across both their academic studies and creative pursuits.
Important Dates:
- OPEN 2027 Year 7 - 10 Scholarship Applications - Close 31 May, 2026
- OPEN 2027 Year 11 Senior Scholarship Applications - Close 31 October, 2026
The following awards are offered:
Supporting Documents
- Please complete the additional Scholarship Application form at this link: https://www.apgs.nsw.edu.au/index.php/apgs-scholarshipform
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of most recent academic reports
- NAPLAN where available
- Medicare Immunisation History Statement (the school does not require C19 vaccination)
- One page written statement by the student outlining their reasons for applying for the award
- JPEG photo - for students file
- One written character reference relating to the parent/guardian from suitable persons (such as teachers, neighbours, business acquaintances, friends or clients).
- One written character reference relating to the parent/guardian from suitable persons (such as teachers, neighbours, business acquaintances, friends or clients).
Audition Fees
Scholarship Application Fee - $500
Enrolment Fees
Acceptance of Enrolment Fee - $1,800
Contact
For more information on Scholarships and Bursaries, please contact APGS Admissions.
Scholarship Application Process
1
Complete the Online Application Form
-Please be sure to select "YES" under "APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIP". -$500 non-refundable application fee applies.
2
You will be contacted by APGS Admissions
-To send through the required supporting documentation.
-To send through two audition video submissions (or Art portfolio).
3
Interview
-Complete a Scholarship interview with the head of School.
4
Outcome
-Scholarship outcomes will be sent out at the start of Term 3.
-Applicants will be advised via email.
-$1,800 non-refundable acceptance fee applies.