Scholarships

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 study 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.

To find out more, call us for a chat or book a tour.

(02) 8838 2674

scholarships@tara.nsw.edu.au