Scholarships | Tatachilla Lutheran College

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Tatachilla Lutheran College actively celebrates high achievement and fosters a culture of excellence.

The college offers a range of exciting scholarships for exceptional individuals.

These scholarships are offered in seven categories, including General Excellence (Years 4-7); Academic Excellence (Year 10); Science and Mathematics (Year 10); Advanced Athletics (Year 10); Arts (Year 7-10); Ecological Stewardship (Years 7-10); and First Nations (Years 7-12).

All scholarship recipients, regardless of scholarship type, receive a 25% discount on college tuition fees for a period of one academic year. Recipients may re-apply for a scholarship for the subsequent academic year.

Scholarship places are limited and as such, the college awards scholarships entirely at its discretion and based on individual merit.

It is an expectation that all scholarship holders will:

embody the college values of Believe, Become, Belong
demonstrate a passion for learning
invest diligently in the learning opportunities available to them at Tatachilla
display high-level executive functioning skills (organisation, task initiation, perseverance, self-control, self-regulation and sustained attention)
have the potential to develop into leaders in the Tatachilla community
uphold the Tatachilla Lutheran College Student Code of Conduct at all times
commit to a minimum three-year tenure at Tatachilla Lutheran College.

Scholarship categories are outlined below.

Applicants are required to complete the Tatachilla Lutheran College scholarship application form (which applies to all scholarship categories) and submit this with all supporting documentation to scholarships@tatachilla.sa.edu.au.

Scholarship enquiries may be directed by phone to Christine Martin, Enrolments Registrar, on +61 (8) 7333 4763.

Scholarship applications for the 2025 academic year are now closed.

Scholarship categories

General Excellence Scholarship

The General Excellence Scholarship is available to new and currently enrolled students entering Years 4 to 7.

Recipients will be highly able learners who can demonstrate all-round excellence in academic and co-curricular pursuits (such as sport, arts, service and leadership). It is expected that students who apply for this scholarship will be consistently achieving an A grade in all subjects, as reflected in their latest school report/s.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit a college assessment in English and Mathematics and attend an interview.

Academic Excellence Scholarship

The Academic Excellence Scholarship is available to new and currently enrolled students entering Year 10.

Recipients will be highly able learners who can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement across the disciplines. It is expected that students who apply for this scholarship will be consistently achieving an A grade in all subjects, as reflected in their latest school report/s.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit a college assessment in English and Mathematics and attend an interview.

Science and Mathematics Scholarship

The Science and Mathematics Scholarship is available to new and currently enrolled students entering Year 10.

Recipients will excel in Science and Mathematics and be able to demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in these disciplines. It is expected that students who apply for this scholarship will be consistently achieving A grades in both Science and Advanced Mathematics (10 or 10A equivalent) and maintaining an A grade average across all other subjects, as reflected in their latest school report/s.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit a college assessment in Science and Mathematics and attend an interview.

Advanced Athletics Scholarship

The Advanced Athletics Scholarship is available to new and currently enrolled students entering Year 10.

Recipients will be emerging athletes who are already competing at a state or national level and who are able to demonstrate the talent, commitment and sportsmanship necessary to pursue an elite sports pathway.

It is expected that students who apply for this scholarship will be consistently achieving A grades in Health and Physical Education and at least a B grade average across all other subjects, as reflected in their latest school report/s. They will also show a willingness to make a significant contribution to the college’s Advanced Athlete Development Program (AADP).

Current Tatachilla students who apply for this scholarship will also need to demonstrate the consistent achievement of an A grade average in the AADP.

All applicants will be required to provide the names of two referees: one who is a current coach and one who is a current or former classroom teacher. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

Arts Scholarship

The Arts Scholarship is available to new and currently enrolled students entering Years 7-10 and is designed for future changemakers in visual art, dance, drama, music, lighting and/or sound.

Recipients will be emerging artists with demonstrable artistic talent and outstanding academic results in one or more of the disciplines above. It is expected that students who apply for this scholarship will be consistently achieving A grades in their subject of passion (either Visual Art, Dance, Drama, Music or AV Technology), and at least a B grade average across all other subjects, as reflected in their latest school report/s.

They will also show a willingness to make a significant contribution to the college’s Arts Academy.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and either (1) participate in an audition (vocalists, musicians, dancers and actors); (2) submit a portfolio or exhibition piece (visual artists); or (3) complete a practical exercise (aspiring lighting and sound technicians).

Ecological Stewardship Scholarship

The Ecological Stewardship Scholarship is available to new and currently enrolled students entering Years 7-10.

Recipients will be active environmentalists who are already volunteering with a recognised environmental action group. They will demonstrate a willingness to advocate for the college’s EcoSanctuary, participate in the college’s EcoRangers program, present ecological updates in assemblies throughout the school year and actively contribute to conservation efforts at the college.

They will also be able to demonstrate the consistent achievement of at least a B grade average across all subjects, as reflected in their latest school report/s.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

First Nations Scholarship

The First Nations Scholarship is available to new and currently enrolled students entering Years 7-12.

Recipients will be First Nations Australians who can demonstrate the consistent achievement of at least a B grade average across all subjects, as reflected in their latest school report/s.

Applicants will be invited to outline their personal achievements and aspirations and describe some of their unique experiences as a contemporary First Nations Australian.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.