SCCC Academic Scholarships

At a glance

Southern Cross Catholic College is proud to offer our Academic Excellence Scholarship - an annual award that recognises, supports and celebrates young people of exceptional merit, character and promise, available to students entering Year 7, and new enrolments in Years 8-10.

Grounded in our Catholic identity and Lasallian tradition of social justice, this scholarship is designed to ensure that a Southern Cross Catholic College education is accessible to students who demonstrate outstanding ability, regardless of personal or financial circumstance. 

We believe that every young person who has the potential, drive and character to contribute positively to our community deserves the opportunity to do so. This scholarship is one of the ways we live that belief.

 
Scholarship details
Scholarship Value $2,500 per annum (credited towards tuition fees)
Duration Awarded from first year attending Scarborough Secondary Campus (Years 7-10) and renewable annually through to Year 12
Number available  Up to 10 scholarships available
Entry level  Years 7-10
Closing Date Friday 2 October (for commencement in 2027) - Applications submitted after this date will not be considered
Requirements

Application submitted to the College (link below) and sitting of the ACER exam on Saturday 17 October. Families must register with ACER via their website separately.

SCCC application - SCCC Academic Scholarship application
Notification  Pending exam results and submitted application, applicants will be notified whether they will be shortlisted for an interview by Monday 2 November. Interviews will be held on Thursday 5 November. Confirmation of successful recipients will be provided by Monday 9 November. 
Enquiries SSCAEnrolments@bne.catholic.edu.au   |   07 3480 3600
Full scholarship details Southern Cross Catholic College Academic Scholarship

 

Requirements

  1. For Year 7 commencement in 2027, students can be a current student of Southern Cross Catholic College primary campuses, or enrolling for Year 7 from other primary schools. For students applying for entry into Years 8-10 in 2027, they must be new students to the College, applying from another school.
  2. All students will sit the ACER Scholarship Test on the morning of Saturday 17 October. Parents must log into the ACER website and create a Parent Account to register your child for the exam. Parents can register at the ACER website: Register for the ACER Scholarship Test. A payment of $140 is payable to sit the exam. If payment of the fee is a barrier to applying, please reach out to the College at SSCAEnrolments@bne.catholic.edu.au for a confidential discussion with our Head of Campus. Applications must be submitted to ACER by Friday 2 October.
  3. An application for scholarship in 2027 must be submitted to the College by Friday 2 October. Applications after this date will not be considered. This application is to provide us with a holistic understanding of your child's academic ability, character and contribution. Applicants will also be asked to submit:
    * Student's most recent three reports
    * Letter of reference from current Principal/Teacher
    * Optional additional supporting documents such as certificates, achievements, parish reference

    **  Applications can be submitted by filling out this online Form - SCCC Academic Scholarship application **
Next steps

Pending exam results and application, applicants will be notified whether they will be shortlisted for an interview by Monday 2 November. Interviews will be held on Thursday 5 November. Confirmation of successful recipients will be provided by Monday 9 November.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We encourage applications from students who demonstrate:

  • Strong academic ability and a commitment to learning
  • Positive character and a willingness to contribute to school life
  • Potential to thrive in a supportive, values-based environment

Both current Southern Cross Catholic College primary students and students from other schools are welcome to apply for Year 7 entry, along with new enrolments for Years 8-10.

Yes. To be considered for a scholarship, families must:

  • Register for and sit the ACER Scholarship Test
  • Submit the College application form found via a link on the Scholarships webpage.

Both steps are required.

No. The scholarship is awarded based on a holistic review, which includes:

  • ACER test results
  • School reports
  • Reference from your child's Principal or teacher
  • Evidence of character, leadership and contribution

Yes. Students who are not currently enrolled at Southern Cross Catholic College will also need to submit a standard enrolment application to the College which can be found at SCCC Enrolment Applications.

All applications must be submitted to the College and to ACER by Friday 2 October. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Families should register as early as possible via the ACE website - ACER Scholarship Application

Places may be limited, so early registration is recommended. 

The ACER Scholarship Test will be held at the Scarborough Secondary Campus on Saturday 17 October (AM)  

 307 Scarborough Rd, Scarborough  Qld 4020

Detailed information, including timing and what to bring, will be emailed to applicants in early October. 

ACER provides preparation information on their website, including test format and sample questions. We encourage families to review this ahead of the exam.

Pending exam results and submitted application, applicants will be notified whether they will be shortlisted for an interview by Monday 2 November. Interviews will be held on Thursday 5 November. Confirmation of successful recipients will be provided by Monday 9 November. 

The scholarship provides:

  • $2,500 per year credited towards tuition fees
  • Awarded from the student's first year at the Scarborough Secondary Campus
  • Renewable annually through to Year 12, subject to ongoing academic progress and positive contribution to College life.

Up to 10 scholarships may be offered each year.

The cost to sit the ACER test is $140, payable when registering on the ACER website. 

We understand that the cost of the ACER test may be a concern for some families. Please contact the College at SSCAEnrolments@bne.catholic.edu.au for a confidential discussion if this is the case. 

Our Enrolments Team is here to help:

  • SSCAEnrolments@bne.catholic.edu.au
  • 07 3480 3600