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APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN
Academic Assessment Services administers the Tara Anglican School for Girls Scholarship Program. To be considered for a scholarship, all applicants must sit for the Scholarship Examination, which is scheduled to be held at Tara on Saturday 14 February 2026.
There is a $180 examination fee, and late submissions or registrations will not be accepted. Please note that applications will be closed at 4:00pm AEST on Friday 6 February 2026.
For all Scholarship enquiries, please email scholarships@tara.nsw.edu.au
Tara Anglican School for Girls offers a number of academic, music and regional boarding scholarships.
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Academic scholarships are open to both current students and external applicants. Candidates are asked to apply with a scholarship portfolio outlining their achievements and involvement in areas such as sport, cultural activities, leadership and service. These details will be considered in conjunction with the results of the Academic Assessment Services.
Music Scholarships are awarded each year to applicants commencing in Year 7, open to both current Tara students and external applicants, who demonstrate one of the following proficiencies, supported by an AMEB, Trinity or equivalent certificate.
- Piano at Grade 6 or above; or
- Oboe, Bassoon, Viola, Double bass, French horn, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion or Voice at a sufficiently high standard; or
- All other instruments at grade 5 or above.
Students who achieve a Music scholarship with Tara are expected to participate fully in the musical life of Tara, including performing in appropriate musical ensembles and studying music consistently through to Year 12. These details will be considered in conjunction with the results of the Academic Assessment Services.
Tara Anglican School for Girls was established in 1897 as a boarding school in Parramatta. Regional Boarding Scholarships reflect Tara’s continuing commitment to providing outstanding educational opportunities for girls from rural areas within Australia. The Tara Boarding Scholarship for Years 7-11 are open to external boarding applicants from regional areas outside of Sydney.
Families must demonstrate they are from a rural or regional area outside Sydney and within Australia via proof of their home address. Candidates are asked to apply with a self-introductory video, scholarship portfolio, outlining their commitment to and achievement in at least one area such as sport, cultural activities, leadership or service along with copies of the applicants latest two school reports and NAPLAN results.
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For more information on this scholarship please contact the Enrolments Office on 02 9360 6655 or via email 📧scholarships@tara.nsw.edu.au
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Scholarships are offered based on merit and may be granted at the Principal's discretion. Only applicants who are successful in being offered a scholarship will be invited to an interview with the Principal.
Please note that an application for scholarship at Tara Anglican School for Girls does not guarantee entry to the School.
Successful candidates must take up the scholarship offer in the year of offer. The scholarships cover partial or full remission of tuition fees or boarding fees (excluding extras). All other expenses are to be met at the full rate by the family.
Students can receive and hold one scholarship only for the duration of their study at Tara.
