Private School Scholarships & Prizes
Scholarships & Prizes
Unlock a World of Opportunity at MLC
MLC Scholarships empower exceptional girls to thrive in our vibrant learning community.
Whether your daughter excels academically or musically, seeks a transformative boarding experience or is ready for a life-changing opportunity, an MLC Scholarship could be her pathway to a future filled with possibility.
Important Notice:
As a leading independent girls’ school in Perth, MLC participates in the Independent Girls’ Schools Scholarship Cooperative Model to streamline the application process for families and lessen the test burden on applicants.
To be considered for an MLC Scholarship during first round offers, applicants must list MLC as their first preference across all applications.
Applications for 2027 Scholarships are closing soon!
2027 Scholarship Availability & Entry Years
All applicants must sit the AAS academic scholarship test. Students living more than 400km from Perth may apply to sit the test remotely.
| Scholarship Type | Entry Years | Selection Criteria | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLC Academic Scholarships | Years 7-10 | Academic test & interview by invitation | Up to 50% tuition fee remission (through to Year 12) |
| MLC Music Scholarships | Years 7-10 | Academic test, video submission, audition by invitation & interview by invitation | Up to 50% tuition fee remission & capped music tuition remission (through to Year 12) |
| MLC Boarding Scholarships | Years 7-10 | Academic test & interview by invitation | Up to 50% boarding fee remission (through to Year 12) |
| MLC Foundation Community Scholarships (means-tested) | Years 7-10 (external applicants only) | Academic test, financial means test & interview by invitation | 100% tuition and/or boarding fee remission & discretionary on-costs (through to Year 12) |
| MADALAH Scholarships | Year 7 | Applications now open | |
| Yalari Scholarships | Year 7 | Applications now closed |
General Eligibility
MLC Scholarships are open to:
- Current and future MLC students with the exception of MLC Foundation Community Scholarships, which are only open to external applicants who are not currently enrolled at MLC.
- Local, rural and regional applicants.
- Students applying for multiple categories (only one scholarship can be held).
Scholarships extend through to Year 12, subject to scholarship holders maintaining our academic and behavioural standards throughout their schooling at MLC and participating fully in College life.
MLC Scholarship Details
Important Information
Application Requirements
To be considered for an MLC Scholarship during the first scholarship round, applicants must list MLC as their FIRST preference when applying.
Applicants must:
- Complete all application questions.
- Upload all required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit by the closing date.
- Sit the test once at their first preference school. Students living more than 400km from Perth must apply to sit the test remotely.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Key Dates
Friday 21 November 2025: Applications Open
Friday 30 January 2026: Applications Close (for Remote Test Applicants)
Wednesday 4 February 2026: Applications Close (for Local Test Applicants)
Thursday 12 February 2026: Scholarship Test at MLC
Monday 23 March 2026: First-Round Offers
Saturday 2 April 2026: Round 1 Acceptance Deadline
Tuesday 21 April 2026: Subsequent Round Offers
May 2026: Scholarship Process Concludes
Next Steps for Families
- Review scholarship offerings.
- Submit complete applications (with identical preference order).
- List MLC as your first preference to be considered for MLC Scholarships in first-round offers.
- Sit the AAS test at your first-preference school.
- Await outcome notifications.
Prizes for MLC Students
Music Prizes
Specialist Instrumental and Vocal Prizes are awarded annually by audition or application to support musical development and acknowledge progress and potential.
- Eligibility: Current MLC students in Years 6–9.
- Auditions: Open to all achievement levels.
- Note: Prizes are awarded for the following year; applications encouraged from students learning with an MLC or private tutor.
High-Performance Sports Prizes
Introduced in 2026 to support elite athletes with costs for travel, coaching and equipment.
- Eligibility: Students in Years 6–11 (as of 31 Dec 2025), including confirmed future enrolments.
Applications for 2026 Sports Prizes are now closed.
Indigenous Scholarships
MLC proudly partners with MADALAH and Yalari to offer Indigenous girls exceptional opportunities to thrive in our nurturing environment.
MADALAH Scholarships
For Indigenous girls (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) entering Year 7.
Applications for 2027 are now open. For more information, visit the MADALAH website here.
Yalari Scholarships
For Indigenous girls (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) entering Year 7 and living in remote Australia.
Applications are now closed. For more information, visit the Yalari website here.
Contact Us
MLC Admissions: admissions@mlc.wa.edu.au | (08) 9383 0269
Music Scholarships: music@mlc.wa.edu.au | (08) 9383 0297
