Scholarships at MLCMLC School offers a number of Scholarships to students who submit scholarship applications in the calendar year prior to their entry to Year 7. These scholarships may cover full or part remission of tuition fees for a student from the beginning of Year 7 to the completion of Year 12. In the allocation of scholarships no distinction is made between students entering MLC at Year 7 and those continuing at MLC from Year 6.
Having an "all-rounder" ApproachScholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated the ability to make a significant contribution to the School in at least three (3) of the following areas; these may include outstanding academic ability; creative and performing arts, debating, public speaking, leadership, or sport and who will benefit from the school's academic and pastoral care programs. Our School philosophy of valuing and nurturing the whole person is very much a part of our scholarship program which does not aim to have a narrowly academic focus.
The Selection ProcessThe selection process uses a variety of criteria including results of the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Co-operative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP), presentation of a portfolio of achievements and interests designed and created by the student herself and an interview. The final selection for all scholarship recipients is determined by these criteria.
Music ScholarshipsMLC School offers Music Scholarships to outstanding music students entering Year 7. These Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the ACER CSTP results and a subsequent music audition. They cover full or part remission of tuition fees. It is expected that applicants play an instrument at a minimum Grade 6 standard. A student awarded a Music Scholarship must continue to play their instrument for the duration of the Scholarship, and must also be fully involved in the musical life of the school, including participation in ensemble and orchestral groups for performance. Please download the Music Scholarship Application Form print, complete and return to the Admissions Office of MLC School.
The Edna Curtis ScholarshipMLC School offers a half Scholarship to the student who most successfully meets the scholarship criteria listed above and who is the daughter of a former student of the School. This Scholarship is awarded by the Old Girls' Union using the ACER Co-operative Scholarship Testing Program results. A separate application form is required for this Scholarship. Please download the Edna Curtis Scholarship Application Form, print, complete and return to the Admissions Office of MLC School.
The paperwork we require at MLCFor entry into Year 7 2010, the ACER CSTP will be held in May 2009 at MLC School, Rowley Street, Burwood in Potts Hall. Please download and complete the 'Student Information Form' and return it along with your daughter's Year 5 Basic Skills Test results to MLC School. DO NOT SEND any additional information at this stage such as portfolios or certificates of achievement. If your daughter is offered a scholarship you will be required to bring all supporting documentation with you to the interview. Once again please note that a separate application form is required if applying for a Music Scholarship Application Form or an Edna Curtis Scholarship Application Form. Registering for the ACER Co-operative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP)Applications or Year 7/2009 Scholarship testing have now closed. The normal procedure to register for the ACER Cooperative Scholarship Testing Program, is to access ACER's 'On-line CSTP Registration ' link. Applications for Year 7, 2010 will ONLY be accepted via online registration. The testing fee is approximately $100.00, paid directly to ACER. On-line registration for Year 7/2010 will re-open during December 2008 and is usually accepted until mid April the following year. Registration lodged after the closing date incurs an additional late fee. Details of the Testing Day - May, 2009Students sitting the ACER tests at MLC School, are asked to arrive at the Main Entrance to the School, on the corner of Rowley Street and Park Road, at 8:30 am on the nominated day (usually a Saturday in May). Testing will commence at 9:00 am and continue to 12:20 pm. Students are asked to bring two HB or B pencils, a pencil eraser, and two blue or black pens. No rulers, mathematical instruments of any kind, books, or papers are required. All the materials needed, other than pencils, erasers and pens are provided at the testing room. Students can bring something to eat and drink during the break. Fresh fruit, plain cake and water will also be available for the girls. The Testing timetable is as follows: Test 1: Written Expression 25 minutes Test 2: Humanities - Comprehension and Interpretation 40 minutes Morning Break Test 3: Mathematics 40 minutes Test 4: Written Expression 25 minutes Once the girls move to the testing areas all parents are invited to remain for a brief welcome and information session held by the Principal, Mrs Barbara Stone. Morning tea will also be available in the Staff Common Room during the morning. Parents are invited to join a guided tour of the School. Tours will commence from the Main Entrance in Rowley Street at 9:00 am and again at 11:00 am.
ACER Test Results, Interviews and Scholarship OffersACER produces the tests, supplies them to schools, marks the test papers and reports the results to schools. ACER test results are made available to all schools on the same day throughout Australia for all candidates. Each student will receive an individual candidate report, compiled by ACER, but sent from MLC School via postmail. NO TEST RESULTS WILL BE GIVEN OVER THE PHONE. This report outlines the student's results in each of the tests. ACER does NOT report test results directly to candidates. MLC School offers scholarships based on our registered candidate list. Suitable candidates for Scholarship consideration at MLC School will be contacted by telephone and will also receive a letter inviting them to attend an interview at MLC School to discuss the possibility of a part or full Scholarship offer. The offer of a Scholarship will only be made after an interview has taken place.
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