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.

2028 Scholarship applications open at 9.00am on Monday 2 November 2026.

2028 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.

*MLC Scholarships are open to Australian citizens and Permanent Residents residing in Western Australia.

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 Shaping Futures Scholarship (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 are now closed
Yalari Scholarships	Year 7	Applications are now closed

General Eligibility

MLC Scholarships are open to:

• Australian citizens and Permanent Residents residing in Western Australia.
• Current and future MLC students entering Years 7-10 in the Scholarship year, with the exception of MLC Shaping Futures 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

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.

Applications for 2026 Music Prizes are now open. Apply for a 2027 Beginner Music Prize here and a 2027 Music Prize here by 8.00pm Friday 30 October 2026.

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 and 2027 Sports Prizes will open shortly.

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 closed.

Yalari Scholarships

For Indigenous girls (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) entering Year 7 and living in remote Australia. Applications for 2027 are now closed.

Contact Us

MLC Admissions: admissions@mlc.wa.edu.au | (08) 9383 0269
Music Scholarships: music@mlc.wa.edu.au | (08) 9383 0297

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