Cultural Excellence Scholarship

Cultural Excellence Scholarships will be offered to students entering Year 6 to Year 11 in 2026 who demonstrate excellence in cultural endeavours.

Successful Cultural Excellence Scholarship recipients will typically be awarded 25% remission of tuition fees for the duration or balance of Middle Years (Years 6-9) or Senior Years (Years 10-12) provided that they meet general College expectations and any specific requirements for support of College activities in the student’s area of excellence. The awarding and ongoing honouring of the Scholarships will be at the discretion of the Principal.

In addition to sitting the Scholarship test, students wishing to apply for a Cultural Excellence Scholarship will need to provide the following to the College prior to the testing date. The candidate’s capacity to contribute to the activities of the College will be considered.

• A completed GSLC Application for Enrolment form GSLC Application for Enrolment Form (if you are a non-current GSLC student and have not previously submitted an Application for Enrolment form)
• An introductory letter in student’s own handwriting, stating why they would make a worthy candidate for a Scholarship and why they would like to attend Good Shepherd Lutheran College (if not already enrolled).
• Copies of 2 most recent school reports including any relevant NAPLAN results.
• Copies of Certificates of Achievement.
• A dot point of history of participation in their area of excellence
• A reference from a staff member at the student’s current school.
• A reference from a member of an organisation or association that the student is currently affiliated with.
• Evidence of academic endeavour.
• Evidence of high levels of conduct and citizenship.
• Other supporting documentation or achievements in their area of excellence e.g.;

° Show outstanding talent in playing one or more musical instruments or in singing, drama or dance.

° Show a commitment and interest in performance.

° Be considering ‘performance’ as a chosen career.

Please send supporting documentation addressed to;

Cultural Excellence Scholarship Application

ATT: Mr A Dyer

Good Shepherd Lutheran College

PO Box 1288

NOOSAVILLE DC QLD 4566