Scholarships and Educational Grants

Each year, Frensham offers a number of academic scholarships to students entering Years 7 to 11. 

The School also offers Educational Grants to students entering in Years 7 to 11 who, without financial support, would not be in a position to experience everything a Frensham education has to offer. 

Scholarships and Educational Grants are available for:
• Rural and Regional Students (Boarding)
• Metropolitan Students (Boarding)
• Southern Highlands Students (Day or Boarding)

Frensham Scholarships

Frensham offers Scholarships for up to 50% remission on tuition and/orboarding fees to students who demonstrate academic excellence, and whose parents are committed to the ideals of the School.

Selection criteria include educational background and performance, personal qualities and character and a commitment to the life of Frensham. Applicants will be required to sit the Scholarship Exam at Frensham on Saturday 4 May.

Applications for Scholarships for 2026 entry (Years 7-11) are now open (see How to apply). Applications will close on 22 April 2024.

Frensham Educational Grants

Frensham invites applications for Educational Grants for up to 50% remission on tuition and/or  boarding fees from parents who are committed to the ideals of the School and whose daughters have shown a strong capacity for involvement, the pursuit of excellence, and the heartfelt willingness to contribute to the welfare of others.

It is intended that Educational Grants be awarded to those whose financial circumstances would preclude them from enrolling on a full fee-paying basis.

Selection Criteria include family and financial circumstances, educational background and performance, personal qualities and character and a commitment to the life of Frensham. An independent assessment of financial circumstances is included in the application.

Applications for Educational Grants for 2025 and 2026 entry (Years 7-11) are now open (see How to apply).

How to apply

Applications for Frensham (Academic) Scholarships for 2026 entry (Years 7-11) are now being accepted. Follow the link below to apply for the Frensham Scholarship:

Frensham Scholarship Application

For further information and an application form for a Frensham Educational Grant, please contact the Director of Enrolments, Carole McCormick, at enrolments@frensham.nsw.edu.au or call Carole on +61 2 4860 2104.