Scholarships & Bursaries

Academic Scholarships are offered to students entering Years 7 to 11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of examination success and demonstrated academic achievement and entitle the recipients to part remission of tuition fees to the end of Year 12. All other expenses must be met at the full rate.

In 2023 we will be holding our Academic Scholarship exam on Saturday 25 February.
We ask you to register through ACER who will conduct the exam by the 6 February.

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Applications are now open for 10 new-day student scholarships at NEGS in honour of the school’s founder, Miss Florence Green. Florence Green established NEGS in 1895 through tenacity and dedication to education.

The Scholarships entitle the recipients to part remission of tuition fees to the end of Year 12. All other expenses must be met at the full rate.

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These scholarships are offered to students entering Years 9 – 11 who demonstrate a particular flair in their artistic and/or design ability. Students applying for this scholarship will demonstrate a creative ability as well as the potential to achieve excellence scholastically in areas of Art and Design. It is assumed that any applicant will be proactive in developing their practical skills and understanding of Art and/or Design history/theory. The Scholarships entitle the recipients to part remission of tuition fees to the end of Year 12. All other expenses must be met at the full rate.

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Music Scholarships are offered for students entering Years 7 to 11, who demonstrate outstanding music achievement or potential. The Scholarships entitle the recipients to part remission of tuition fees to the end of Year 12. All other expenses must be met at the full rate.

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These scholarships aim to provide financial support to students excelling in their chosen sport, acknowledging the significant cost to families associated with travel and supplies for students competing at representative levels.

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Indigenous Scholarships are offered to Indigenous girls with leadership potential.
These Scholarships are funded by the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program run by The Smith Family and all applications are submitted and assessed by their representatives.

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The Forster Music Scholarship is an Instrumental/Vocal Scholarship valued at $1000.00 per annum that is awarded annually to cover the cost of instrumental/vocal tuition for an applicant that demonstrates potential.

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Boarding Bursaries are offered to boarding students who have a strong desire to attend NEGS, demonstrate significant potential to contribute to the boarding and general life of NEGS and demonstrate genuine financial need. The Bursary entitles the recipients to part remission of boarding fees to the end of Year 12. All other expenses must be met at the full rate. Bursaries are reviewed annually and the School reserves the right to withdraw a bursary from any holder.

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The Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme is a group of payments for parents and care-givers whose
children can’t go to their local government school because they:

• Are geographically isolated
• Have no reasonable access to their local government school, or
• Meet a continuity condition

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Jean Newall All-Rounder Scholarships are offered to students who demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, evidence of leadership or community service, significant co-curricular participation and will contribute to the life of the School. The Scholarships entitle the recipients to part remission of tuition fees to the end of Year 12. All other expenses must be met at the full rate. The School reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship from any scholarship holder.

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The Lisa Cameron Bursary was established in memory of Lisa Elaine Cameron, a NEGS Old Girl who attended NEGS from 1941-1943.

The bursary is awarded to families in need of financial assistance who will benefit from a NEGS education and make the most of the opportunities the school provides.

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Every year, the Armidale branch of the NEGS Old Girls’ Union raises funds to support the relative of a NEGS Old Girl who would benefit from a NEGS education.
Recipients of this scholarship must be a boarder, and have a demonstrated financial need for support.

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Each year, our generous Queensland Old Girls’ Branch donate funds towards a scholarship in support of a student who would benefit from a NEGS education but requires financial support to do so.
Recipients of this scholarship must be boarders with a demonstrated financial need, and descendants of NEGS Old Girls are encouraged to apply.

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Each year, our generous Sydney Old Girls’ Branch donate funds towards a scholarship in support of a student who would benefit from a NEGS education but requires financial support to do so. Recipients of this scholarship must be boarders with a demonstrated financial need, and descendants of NEGS Old Girls are encouraged to apply.

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The Bush Children’s Education Foundation of NSW (BCEF) provides assistance to families who live in remote rural locations with restricted financial resources so that their children can attend a rural boarding school for their secondary schooling.

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