Scholarships
Iona Presentation College is proud to offer Academic, General Excellence and Music scholarships.
To benefit from one of these scholarships, students from Catholic, Independent and Government schools, whose values align with those of Iona, are invited to apply. A willingness to fully participate in the life of the College is an essential prerequisite. Academic Scholarships offer either a 25% or 50% reduction in College tuition fees.
Junior School Scholarships
Year 4, 2027 General Excellence Scholarship applications are open.
A scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic potential while embracing a broad range of Co-curricular opportunities. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic learners who consistently strive to achieve their personal best, whether in academic, sport, music, the performing arts, leadership or service to the community. They will be regarded by teachers and peers as positive role models – students of character, commitment, and integrity who contribute meaningfully to their school and exemplify what it means to be a true 'all-rounder'.
The 2027 scholarship will be open to students in Year 3 2026 - both current Iona students and external students.
The Scholarship recipient must supply the following documentation as part of their scholarship application:
- A copy of Semester 2, 2025 and Semester 1, 2026 reports
- A copy of 2026 NAPLAN results (when available - please provide prior to scholarship testing)
- Birth Certificate
- Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
- Up to date Australian Immunisation History Statement (downloaded from your Medicare account)
- A Teacher or Principal reference
- Proof of Australian Citizenship or Residency if parents and/or student was born overseas
- Provide a handwritten letter from the student (no longer than one page) outlining:
- Tell us about a time when you tried your best at something that was important to you. This could be at school, in sport, music, performing arts, helping others, or another activity you enjoy. What did you do, what challenges did you face, and what did you learn from the experience?
The test date will be held on Tuesday 11 August 2026. Details are below regarding the day.
- Please arrive at the Junior School Campus, Buckland Avenue, Mosman park at 8.45am for a 9.00am start time.
- The scholarship test will conclude at 10.00am.
Parent are invited to join a tour of our Junior School Campus whilst their child is sitting the scholarship test.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview (with their parents) in September 2026.
Successful applicants will be offered a remission of either 25% or 50% of Tuition Fees for Years 4, 5 and 6.
Mrs Theresa Loughnan, Registrar
theresa.loughnan@iona.wa.edu.au
08 9384 0066
Senior School Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2027 are now closed. Scholarships for 2028 will be opened in November 2026.
General Information Regarding Scholarships
Scholarship examinations for entry in 2028 will be held at the College in February 2027, and are facilitated by external examiners.
Any eligible student entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2028 (including current students) is welcome to apply.
Students who perform well in their testing will be invited to an interview with our Principal in May to assist in the final selection.
Scholarships are awarded based on the interview and results of the Academic Assessment Services Examination. At the interview, the Principal will take into account the student's involvement in her own school and local community.
Candidates will be notified of the outcome in writing by early June.
For more information, please call College Registrar, Mrs Theresa Loughnan, on 9285 5298 or by email on theresa.loughnan@iona.wa.edu.au.
Academic and General Excellence Scholarships
- Sister Alacoque Gittins Academic Scholarship
- a minimum of two (2) academic scholarships will be awarded to incoming Year 7 students.
- Sister Joan Evans General Excellence Scholarship
- a minimum of one (1) scholarship will be awarded to an incoming Year 7 student.
- Iona Past Pupils Association (IPPA) Scholarship
- a minimum of one (1) academic scholarship will be awarded to an incoming Year 7 student, who is the daughter / stepdaughter / granddaughter of a Past Pupil.
- Sister John Jones General Excellence Scholarship
- a minimum of one (1) academic scholarship will be awarded to a student entering Year 10.
Music Scholarships
Music Scholarships are offered in both our Junior and Senior Schools each year.
Senior School Music Scholarships for 2028 will open later this year and Junior School Music Scholarships for 2027 will open in October 2026.
Junior School Scholarships
In the Junior School there are two types of scholarships on offer each year:
- Sister Patricia Downey Music Scholarship for Aptitude
- Suzuki Strings Program (Pre-primary and Year 1) - Sister Patricia Downey Music Scholarship for Aptitude
- Year 5 Beginner Band Program
To be eligible for a Scholarship, students need to be either a future enrolled (in the year of the Scholarship application) or a current student and must be available for an interview following the application close date.
More Scholarships details can be requested from Mrs Jenny Nepgen at music@iona.wa.edu.au.
Senior School Scholarships
Music Scholarships cover Music Tuition Fees.
Applications will be accepted in all instruments, including voice. Students should meet the following standards;
- Piano: Grade 4 AMEB or equivalent or above
- Woodwind, brass, strings, guitar, voice and percussion: Grade 2 AMEB or equivalent or above
Students applying for a Music Scholarship must be prepared to attend an audition at the College.
- Sister Margaret Mary Eaton Scholarship for Musical Excellence
- click on the link to view an application form and read the Scholarship conditions. - Sister Maureen Moynihan Music Scholarship for Aptitude
- applications are available by invitation from the Director of Music. For more information, please email music@iona.wa.edu.au
When Senior School Music Scholarship applications open for 2028, candidates will need to be available to attend an audition in February 2027.
At the audition candidates will be asked to:
- perform two contrasting pieces on their first instrument
- complete some short ear tests
- take part in a short interview
Candidates who play more than one instrument should audition with their strongest instrument. Candidates will have an opportunity to discuss their musical experience in their interview.
A piano accompanist can be provided if notice is given with the application. A sound system will be available to play any backing tracks. Please have these on a device with Bluetooth connectivity, or on a USB drive.
For specific Music Scholarship enquiries, please contact music@iona.wa.edu.au.
The Iona Presentation College Music Department Policies and Procedures are currently under review. If you have any queries, please direct these to the Music Department.
Mrs Jenny Nepgen
Music Administration Assistant
E: music@iona.wa.edu.au
T : (08) 9285 5264
MADALAH Scholarships
MADALAH Limited is a not-for-profit organisation that offers secondary and tertiary education scholarships for Indigenous students, primarily from remote and regional communities, to WA's leading boarding schools and Australian universities.
MADALAH secondary scholarships provide support to students from Years 7-12. These scholarships are administered by MADALAH on behalf of the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).
We are a partner school with MADALAH and therefore enrolled students may be eligible. For more information please visit their website – www.madalah.com.au
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