ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Academic Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate strength in academic studies and who exhibit qualities compatible with the ethos of St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School. Academic Scholarship holders are expected to participate in the broader extra-curricular life of the school. Scholarships represent up to a maximum of 25% remission of tuition fees, at the sole discretion of the Principal.

General Academic Scholarships

General Academic Scholarships are available for students entering Years 7 to 10.

To be considered for a General Academic Scholarship, applicants must complete the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Examination, which will be held at St Aidan’s Anglican Girls' School and other selected locations.

Selection is based on the ACER Scholarship Examination results, previous academic record, and an interview with the Principal (shortlisted applicants only).

Winifred Davenport STEM Scholarship

The Winifred Davenport STEM Scholarship is awarded to one student entering Years 7 to 10.

To be considered for the Winifred Davenport STEM Scholarship, applicants must complete the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Examination, which will be held at St Aidan’s Anglican Girls' School and other selected locations. 

Selection is based on the ACER Scholarship Examination results, outstanding academic results in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Maths, and an interview with the Principal (shortlisted applicants only).

The Winifred Davenport STEM Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates strength in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, and who exhibits qualities compatible with the ethos of St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School. 

At the conclusion of their St Aidan's education, awardees may be invited to become ambassadors for the scholarship program. This involvement would play a crucial role in sharing the positive impact of the scholarship, encouraging other students to pursue their educational aspirations and fostering a community of support for future scholars.

Winifred Davenport was an Old Girl of St Aidan’s (1941) and a prominent engineer blazing a trail for women in the field of engineering. She became the first female corporate member of the Institution of Engineers in 1951. Then in 1958, she became a member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects. She was a key figure in Australian maritime engineering and architecture, working on various projects all around Queensland, including the Manly Boat Harbour in Brisbane. In 1990 Winifred Davenport was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her services to engineering.