Scholarships and Bursaries Program

Each year, a limited number of scholarships are offered to students entering Years 7 to 11. 

A scholarship to Clayfield provides your child with the opportunity to achieve their personal best and take responsibility for, and be proactive in, the development of their own education. Most importantly, Clayfield scholarships provide opportunities for students to attend our College who may not otherwise have been able to do so.

Applications for our 2027 Scholarships and Bursaries Program have now closed. 

Information on our 2028 Scholarships and Bursaries program is available below.

‘I’ve been really impressed to hear what Clayfield is doing to assist girls and boys who would not otherwise have the support to achieve a good education. For me, education is the long-term key to assisting young adults out of poverty and/or powerlessness.’
— Sue Boyce (Class of 1967)


Academic Scholarships

Applications for Academic Scholarships are available to current and new students entering Years 7 to 11. To be eligible, applicants must sit the ACER Scholarship Test on Saturday 27 February 2027. 

Registrations for the ACER Scholarship Test open on Monday 21 September 2026 and close at midnight (AEDST) Sunday 7 February 2027. Please note that late registrations will not be permitted. 

In addition to sitting the ACER Scholarship Test, students must also complete an Online Enrolment Form (not applicable for current students, or students already on a waitlist), and submit a portfolio to support their Scholarship application. The portfolio is to be emailed to the Enrolments Office via enrol@clayfield.qld.edu.au and must include:

  • Covering letter and personal resume (outlining your child's achievements)
  • Copies of four most recent school reports and NAPLAN results
  • Letter from your child's teacher or current Principal in support of their application.

When submitting the Online Enrolment Form, enter the code CC28SBP to remove the $275 application fee.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a member of the College's Senior Leadership Team.  

Clayfield College Foundation Scholarship

The Clayfield College Foundation is committed to supporting students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend the College through scholarships and bursaries.

The Foundation Scholarship provides a 50% reduction in the annual tuition fees for domestic students for Years 10 to 12. This offering aims to foster access, excellence, and long-term engagement within the Clayfield community.

To be eligible for a Foundation Scholarship, applicants must be a new student entering Year 10 in 2028 and can demonstrate:

  • Strong academic performance and consistent progress; and
  • A commitment to community service; and
  • Participation in a range of co-curricular activities; and
  • A genuine commitment to Clayfield College and engagement in College life.

To apply for a Foundation Scholarship, students must complete an Online Enrolment Form, and submit a portfolio to enrol@clayfield.qld.edu.au including:

  • A covering letter and personal resume (outlining how your child meets the above criteria)
  • Copies of the four most recent school reports and NAPLAN results
  • Letter from your child's current Principal or Head of Year (or equivalent), in support of their application.

When submitting the Online Enrolment Form, enter the code CC28SBP to remove the $275 application fee.

Applications close Friday 26 March 2027.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a member of the College’s Senior Leadership Team.

Boarding Bursaries

Boarding Bursaries are awarded to students from remote and rural areas who demonstrate a willingness to contribute in a positive way to the Boarding and College community, and who currently require assistance to attend Boarding School.

To apply for a Boarding Bursary, students must also complete an Online Enrolment Form (not applicable for current students, or students already on a waitlist), and submit a portfolio to support their Bursary application. The portfolio is to be emailed to the Enrolments Office via enrol@clayfield.qld.edu.au and must include:

  • Covering letter and personal resume (outlining their special interests and the contribution they would make to the Boarding and College community)
  • Copies of two most recent school reports and NAPLAN results
  • Letter from your child’s teacher, coach or another referee (not a family member) in support of their application.  

When submitting the Online Enrolment Form, enter the code CC28SBP to remove the $275 application fee. Applications for Boarding Bursaries close on Friday 26 March 2027.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with our Director of Boarding (Zoom interviews can be arranged). 

Scholarship Policy

In order to retain a scholarship at Clayfield College, students are expected to maintain high standards in their conduct and academic results throughout the scholarship period, and to actively participate and embrace College life.

In accepting a scholarship, parents/caregivers agree that they understand their child will complete their education at Clayfield College.

The College reserves the right to request the full repayment of the total value of the scholarship if students/parents do not fulfil this expectation without valid cause.

For further information about scholarship opportunities at Clayfield, please contact our Enrolments Team on 07 3262 0220 or enrol@clayfield.qld.edu.au