Scholarships

The Academic Scholarship is based on academic merit as demonstrated through ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) testing. The ACER Scholarship Test is used by approximately 200 Independent Schools across Australia to identify academically able applicants for the award of a scholarship. The tests are not curriculum based and do not test the ability to retrieve learned knowledge, nor are they diagnostic. They are designed to rank order applicants, finely differentiating the top end of performance. The ACER Scholarship Test requires applicants to demonstrate a range of skills such as the ability to interpret, infer, deduce and think critically.

ACER produces these tests, supplies them to schools, marks applicants’ papers and reports applicant results back to the schools and parents.

A fee is payable to ACER on registration to sit the exam. Practice papers are also available for purchase.

Registration will open in October 2026 with the closing date of Sunday 7th February 2027.

The ACER Exam to be held at Calrossy Brisbane Street Campus on Saturday 27th February 2027.

Recognising a student’s participation and/or meritous achievement across fields such as education, leadership, community service, sport and/or Christian endeavour.

The William Cowper Scholarship is named after the first Anglican Minister in the region, William Macquarie Cowper (1810 -1902) who was a revered and respected figure in the Church of England. This scholarship recognises a student’s participation and/or merits and achievement across fields such as education, leadership, community service, sport and/or Christian endeavour. William Cowper was the first Australian-born Anglican clergyman who worked hard and travelled widely, holding services around the New England region including Tamworth.

This scholarship can be awarded to a student in any year of Secondary schooling. It would be expected that while holding the scholarship the student would actively participate in the areas of school life that were the basis for the awarding of this scholarship.

Supporting documents requested

1. A hand written letter from the student supporting their scholarship application outlining contribution to school community (for all scholarships).
2. A supporting letter of Reference from an Elder, Minister, teacher, coach, instructor, tutor etc (non-relative).

The Mary England scholarship was established in honour of Mary England (Melville 1943). She loved her time as a Boarder at what was then Tamworth Church of England Girls’ School. After leaving she continued to put her heart and soul into the School she loved. She established the Sydney group of Old Girls and was a devoted supporter of Calrossy up until the time of her passing in 2018. Cross-generational links were promoted and supported by Mrs England. She was ahead of her time and encouraged many alumna to participate in the life of the School beyond their own education, maintaining a strong connection with their ‘alma mater’. The Drawing Room in Calrossy House is named in recognition for the significant contribution of Mrs England.​

This Scholarship is awarded to an applicant who is the child of Calrossy Anglican School alumni, who demonstrates the potential to make a significant positive contribution to the life of the School across a range of activities that may include academic studies, music, sport, agriculture, Christian involvement, public speaking and debating.

• The student must be the child of alumni and entering into Year 7
• The application must demonstrate evidence of positive attitude and application to school involvement
• The awardee will be expected to actively participate in the areas that were the basis for the awarding of this scholarship
• The award will be made as part remission of tuition and/or boarding fees.

The application requires a handwritten letter of application from the student, detailing:

• Support for their scholarship application outlining contribution to school community.

A supporting letter of Reference from an Elder, Minister, teacher, coach, instructor, tutor etc (non-relative).

The Ruth Munro scholarship is named in memory of an inspirational teacher at Calrossy who taught for over 40 years. Ruth impacted hugely on the lives of generations of Calrossy students teaching English, Ancient History and Latin. She was one of those ‘one in a million" individuals who made a difference to the lives of generations of students, inspiring a love of language and the joy of learning. One alumni wrote of Miss Munro, “She touched my heart, fed my soul and challenged my intellect. When I left Calrossy she made me feel special in a way that I will never forget. If only I could be as special and magnificent a woman as Ruth Munro, I would be humbled.” Miss Munro’s impact is also remembered through a volume of her poetry published posthumously called, ‘The Book of Ruth’.

This is awarded to applicants who demonstrate the potential to make a significant positive contribution across areas such as in public speaking, debating, drama, English & History, as well as school contribution and engagement and involvement.

• The student must be entering into Year 7
• The application must demonstrate evidence of positive attitude and application to school involvement
• The awardee will be expected to actively participate in the areas that were the basis for the awarding of this scholarship
• The award will be made as part remission of tuition fees.

The application requires a handwritten letter of application from the student, detailing:

• Support for their scholarship application outlining contribution to school community (for all scholarships).

A supporting letter of Reference from an Elder, Minister, teacher, coach, instructor, tutor etc (non-relative).

Specifically supporting girls from rural and regional Australia entering Years 10, 11, or 12, this scholarship celebrates the memory of Louie Jean Mercer (1936), an alumna whose school spirit and academic prowess left a lasting mark on our community.

This is awarded to applicants to support and encourage girls from rural and regional Australia to access quality education at Calrossy Anglican School by alleviating financial barriers.

• The scholarship is designated for girls entering Years 10, 11, or 12.
• A once-off payment of $5,000 will be applied toward the recipient's school fee account

The application requires a handwritten letter of application from the student, detailing:

• Their desire to join Calrossy Anglican School.
• How they plan to contribute to the school community.
• Their personal connection to and understanding of what it means to live in rural or regional Australia.
• A photo or image to accompany the application

And a reference letter attesting to the student's character and their enthusiasm for joining the Calrossy community.

Open to all students, this scholarship honors the legacy of Sir Roland and Lady Margaret Grieve, whose contributions to the medical field and to conservative politics were significant. Their commitment to community and education continues through this scholarship. To assist new students in transitioning smoothly into the Calrossy community by easing the financial burden of expenses. The scholarship recognises students who are enthusiastic about joining Calrossy, regardless of academic achievements.

Award Details:

• Six scholarships annually, divided equally among genders (three for males and three for females).
• Each scholarship is valued at $1,000
• Applicants must be a new student to Calrossy Anglican School.
• Entrance into any year from Year 7
• The scholarship can be awarded in addition to other scholarships or as a standalone support.

The application requires a handwritten letter of application from the student, detailing their reasons for wanting to join Calrossy and how they plan to contribute to the school community.

And a reference letter attesting to the student's character and their enthusiasm for joining the Calrossy community.

The Karalynne (Lynne) Redknapp (1955) Bursary is a poignant homage to the cherished memories and legacy of Lynne Redknap, who attended the Tamworth Church of England Girls' School, now known as Calrossy Anglican School, as a boarder from Papua New Guinea from 1951 to 1957. This scholarship is designed to support students who are active members of the Anglican Diocese, reflecting Lynne’s deep connection to her faith and the school community.

Award Details:

• Applicant must be an active member of a Church community in the Armidale Anglican Diocese.
• The scholarship is open to students applying to enter any year level at Calrossy Anglican School, with priority given to critical transition years such as Year 7 or Year 10.

The application requires a handwritten letter of application from the student detailing:

• Their desire to join Calrossy Anglican School.
• How they plan to contribute to the school community.

And a reference letter from their local Anglican Minister or Youth Minister, attesting to the student's character and enthusiasm for joining the Calrossy community.

Indigenous Boarding scholarships are awarded in support of indigenous students and their families, in pursuit of academic and extra-curricular opportunities, in line with Abstudy scholarship criteria. These scholarships are;

• For students entering any year as a boarder
• Part remission of tuition and boarding fees
• Is time dependent on successful application for Abstudy funding.

Supporting documents requested

1. A hand written letter from the student supporting their scholarship application outlining contribution to school community (for all scholarships).
2. A supporting letter of Reference from an Elder, Minister, teacher, coach, instructor, tutor etc (non-relative).

The School may at its discretion offer financial assistance known as an ‘Award’, towards boarding fees.

Gloria Thew Boarding Award—a means tested award based on financial needs.

ICPA Boarding Award—an award based principally on providing support to isolated rural students and their families to enable academic and extra-curricular opportunities at Calrossy.