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Year 7, 2022 ACER Academic Scholarship Applications

 From the College Registrar, Ms Kylie Anderson 

Academic scholarships are awarded to a limited number of students who demonstrate academic excellence in the ACER examination. They can cover up to 100% of tuition fees.

Academic scholars are expected to maintain high standards of academic and co-curricular performance and are traditionally placed on the Principal’s Award List every term.

Is your son eligible?

This scholarship is open to students who will commence Year 7 in 2022.

How to apply

You need to register for the ACER Scholarship Selection test through the ACER website.

Applications open: Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Applications close: Midnight AEDST Monday, 8 February 2021
Test date: Saturday, 27 February 2021
Examination venue: Waverley College senior campus
Cost: $130 is payable to ACER upon registration

How are Applicants Assessed?

Academic scholarships are awarded based on:

Academic Excellence

  • High performance in the Year 7 Academic Scholarship Test (ACER)
  • High performance in NAPLAN results, school reports, competitions and ICAS

Success at Interview

  • A successful interview with the Principal or Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
  • A successful review by the Academic Scholarship Panel

Further information on our Academic Scholarship is available through our website.

Please feel free to contact the Registrar, Ms Kylie Anderson at registrar@waverley.nsw.edu.au, if you have any further questions.