Scholarship applications open in mid August and close in mid September each year. This web page will be updated with other open and close dates as they become available each year.
Completed applications are to be hard copy only, addressed to the Principal and submitted by no later than 4pm on the closing date, as outlined below, to the Administration Office and should include the following:
Scholarships at Damascus College are awarded on an annual basis, where current and new students reap the benefits of receiving these generous awards. Above is a video showcasing Damascus students where they share their thoughts and thanks, on the gift of a scholarship.
Primary School Principal Recommendation only
When families are in crisis, disaster strikes or financial disadvantage is overwhelming, keeping kids in school and on track to succeed can be challenging, if not impossible. Around the world, 124 million children and youth are out of school. We believe that a brighter future starts with an education and giving a child the opportunity to thrive at Damascus College is the aim of the Bright Futures Scholarship.
Established in 2018 the Damascus College Bright Futures scholarship sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy (John Thirsk Estate), Fr Brendan Davey and Damascus College, is for the purpose of supporting students and families who are experiencing financial or personal disadvantage, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice activities and contribute to their local community, but may not otherwise be able to access a Catholic education.
This scholarship is awarded annually to one incoming Year 7 student for 50% tuition relief, and is awarded for the duration of a student’s enrolment at Damascus College (maximum of 6 years).
To be considered for this scholarship, Primary School Principals support/endorse one Grade 5 student per year from their Primary School community.
Applications open on in early October, two years prior to commencement, and close when applications close, generally in mid February the year prior to commencement.
Application Form available to Primary School Principals only. One application per Primary School will be considered via Principal endorsement.
Download the flyer here: Bright Futures Scholarship Flyer 2021
The eligible candidate is selected from students going into Years 8 to 12.
Value: $2,000 towards the fees for the following year.
Academic Criteria:
Download the application form here: 2020 Damascus College Scholarship Application Form
The eligible candidate is selected from students going into Years 8 to 12.
Value: $2,000 towards the fees for the following year.
Sporting Criteria:
Download the application form here: 2020 Damascus College Scholarship Application Form
The eligible candidate is selected from students going into Years 8 to 12.
Value: $2,000 towards the fees for the following year.
Arts Criteria:
Download the application form here: 2020 Damascus College Scholarship Application Form
Contributed by the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea for one boy and one girl going into Year 11.
Value: $2,000 awarded to the successful students.
Criteria:
Applications open in early September and close in mid October each year.
Download the application form here: 2020 Sr Dorothy Griffin Scholarship Application Form
Contributed by the Dorothy Irene Ellis-Thomas Foundation to one boy and one girl completing his or her VCE or equivalent who is entering or pursuing a course at a University or other tertiary education institution.
Value: $2,000 each.
Criteria:
Applications open in early September and close in mid October each year.
Download the application form here: 2020 Dorothy Irene Ellis Scholarship Application Form
Contributed by the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, this scholarship is awarded to the Dux of the College to support a hard working student with future tertiary learning. The disbursement is determined annually but has generally been in the vicinity of $3,000.
Contributed by the Ballarat Diocesan Finance /Council, this scholarship is awarded to one Year 10 student that is moving in to Year 11. The successful recipient will have demonstrated leadership potential and student advocacy, community involvement characterised by actions for justice and a consistent academic application reflective of a commitment to study.
Value: $1,000
Criteria:
Download the application form here: 2020 Diocese of Ballarat Scholarship Application Form