Scholarships and bursaries
Inspired by our founder, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, Sacré Cœur is dedicated to nurturing each student’s unique talents, empowering them to achieve their full potential. Sophie made it a priority for the Society of the Sacred Heart to support the education and advancement of women, both in her time and for generations to come.
Today, Sacré Cœur is proud to offer a number of scholarships and bursaries to students entering Years 5 – 11.
Scholarships
Sacré Cœur offers scholarships across three categories: General Excellence, Academic and Music.
Scholarships provide students with full or partial remission of tuition fees until the end of Year 12, subject to the student’s continuing performance and her ongoing contribution to the life of the School. Scholarship applicants are required to sit the Academic Assessment Services Scholarship Test and are encouraged to attend a school tour prior to making an application.
Scholarship applications are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents only. Scholarship applications are open to both current and future students. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the Principal, Ms Adelina Melia-Douvos.
2027 ENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship testing will take place at Sacré Cœur on Saturday 21 February 2026 from 8:45am–12:45pm (arrival at 8:20am).
Scholarships are available to all current and future students entering Years 5 – 11. Applications are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents only. All applicants must sit the Academic Assessment Services Scholarship Test and are encouraged to attend a school tour prior to making an application.
The following Scholarships are available:
General Excellence
Scholarships
Applicants must be in Years 4 to 10 in 2026 to apply for a General Excellence Scholarship in 2027. Students currently in Years 6 to 10 2027 must first apply for and sit the Academic Scholarship test on Saturday 21 February 2026. Students in Years 5-6 may be considered for an Academic Scholarships at the discretion of the Principal.
Please ensure all required documentation is uploaded during the online registration process. Refer to the scholarship description for a list of necessary documents.
Friday 13 February 2026
Saturday 21 February 2026
Academic
Scholarships
Applicants must be in Years 6 to 10 in 2026 to apply for the Academic Scholarship in Years 7 to 11 in 2027.
During the online registration process documentation will need to be uploaded. You will find a list of the documents needed in the scholarship description on the following page.
Please ensure that you have these documents readily available before proceeding with your application. Please note that all documentation must be uploaded, and applications completed by the date of closure.
Friday 13 February 2026
Saturday 21 February 2026
Music
Scholarships
Applicants must be in Years 6 to 9 in 2026 to apply for a Music Scholarship in 2027 and must first apply for and sit the Academic Scholarship test on Saturday 21 February 2026.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Head of Music for auditions.
Please ensure all required documentation is uploaded during the online registration process. Refer to the scholarship description for a list of necessary documents.
Friday 13 February 2026
Saturday 21 February 2026
All scholarships are awarded at the Principal’s discretion.
For all enquiries, please contact our Admissions and Community Manager at admissions@sac.vic.edu.au or call (03) 9835 2700.
Important notes
Medical conditions and taking medications during the examination: Not all staff at the test venue/s are trained in first aid or the administration of life-saving medication such as Epipens, Anapens, asthma inhalers or diabetes devices, so parents must disclose information about medical conditions and medication to the School and Academic Assessment Services well before the examination. Parents may be required to wait near the test venue/s during the examination to administer medication if necessary.
Device policy: Apple or smart watches/phones/fitbits, or any other devices, are not permitted in the examination room.
Payment requirement: Unpaid applicants will not be allowed to sit the scholarship examination or be considered for a scholarship.
Bursaries
Each year, we are proud to offer a limited number of bursaries to support students whose families may otherwise be unable to access a Sacré Cœur education. These bursaries are made possible through funding from the School, the Sacré Cœur Foundation, and the generous contributions of our community. Bursaries are means tested and may be offered to both current and new families.
| Bursary | Year level | Criteria | Funded by |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Madeleine Sophie Barat Bursaries | All year levels | Financial based | School |
| Henri Curmi Bursary | Years 7 – 12 | Financial based | Foundation |
| Kathleen McCarthy – Janet Stuart Bursary | Years 7 – 12 | Financial based | Foundation |
| Florence Buckley Scholarships and Bursaries | All year levels | Financial based | Foundation |
| Sacré Cœur Foundation Scholarships Fund | All year levels | Financial based | Foundation |
| Bette Scurry Scholarships and Bursaries | Year 7 | Financial based | Bette Scurry Bursary Trust |
general information
Scholarship and bursary concessions do not apply to:
Entry fees
Uniforms
Textbooks
Camps
Transport
Annual building fund levy
Sundry charges that may arise from time to time
All scholarships and bursaries are awarded at the Principal’s discretion.
For all scholarship and bursary enquiries please contact our Admissions and Community Manager at admissions@sac.vic.edu.au or call (03) 9835 2700.
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