Scholarships

Homepage
Scholarships

ACPE is very proud to award scholarships to commencing students to acknowledge achievement and recognise those who are willing to go above and beyond, who will ultimately succeed and become active contributors within our community. ACPE is committed to providing an equitable program that promotes success and inclusivity across a range of population groups.

For more than 100 years, ACPE has been unwavering in its commitment to fostering academic excellence and outstanding sport achievements. ACPE remains committed to sharing this passion and expertise with the communities we serve. Scholarship students become ACPE Ambassadors of the college, its values, and generations of alumni who share this legacy of excellence in industry. Share your passion with us – your journey with ACPE starts now!

Applications are now open for the 2023 ACPE Semester One commencing students scholarship program. For scholarship consideration, applicants must:

  1. Have submitted an application to study at ACPE prior to their scholarship application – please click here to complete.
  2. Download the ACPE  scholarship program below. This program contains further information about each scholarship available, application information and more.
  3. Complete their scholarship application by the mentioned deadline. Applications are currently closed and will re-open in April/May 2023 for semester 1, 2024 enrolments.

If you have any questions, please email the ACPE Scholarship Office scholarships@acpe.edu.au.

DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP BROCHURE

Elite Athlete, Coach and Performer Scholarship

The Elite Athlete, Coach and Performer Scholarship is intended for commencing students who have demonstrated a high level of commitment and achievement to dance or sport as an elite athlete, performer, or coach, and would benefit from financial support at tertiary level. ACPE understands the level of commitment, discipline and dedication required to excel as an athlete. We also understand that this level of commitment to a sport places different demands on students to ensure that they are able to maintain good academic standing.
Apart from scholarships, elite athletes, performers and coaches may also be interested in The Elite Program. See program information, selection criteria and application instructions here: https://acpe.edu.au/eliteathleteprogram

Young Leaders Scholarship

The ACPE Young Leaders Scholarship for new students aims to recognise the “all-rounder” who demonstrates outstanding achievement academically, strong leadership qualities and is a natural collaborator with a desire to bring positive change to our community.

Disability in Sport Scholarship

ACPE has established this scholarship through its passion and commitment in providing equal opportunities and supportive education for all para-athletes. The ACPE Disability in Sport Scholarship is intended for commencing students who are currently participating in a physical activity whilst living with a disability.

Female Athlete Scholarship

The ACPE Female Athlete Scholarship is intended to support commencing female athlete students to balance sporting commitments and academic responsibilities to ensure success. ACPE understands the level of commitment, discipline and dedication required to excel as an athlete. We also understand that this level of commitment to a sport places different demands on students to ensure that they are able to maintain good academic standing.

Academic Excellence Scholarship

The ACPE Academic Excellence Scholarship for new students was established to recognise outstanding academic achievement on entry into ACPE. Eligibility for this scholarship is assessed on academic merit and based on an average score achieved in the HSC examinations. This highly competitive scholarship is non-deferrable and only available to students completing their HSC.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

The ACPE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship is intended to support new students who have an Aboriginal or Torres Strait background. ACPE is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students achieve their academic, personal and sporting goals.

Alumni Next Generation Scholarship

The ACPE Alumni Next Generation Scholarship was established to allow the ACPE Alumni network to refer a relative, friend or colleague to study at ACPE. With a proud history spanning over 100 years, our alumni community play an important role at ACPE and can now contribute towards the next generation through the Alumni Next Generation Scholarship.

Sport Schools Scholarship

The ACPE Sports High School Scholarship was established to provide a clear pathway to higher education for year 12 students from the following sports high schools: Narrabeen Sports High School, Hunter Sports High School, Endeavour Sports High School, The Hills Sports High School, Illawarra Sports High School, Westfields Sports High School & Mattraville Sports High School.

Important Information

For scholarship consideration, all applicants must have also submitted an application to study at ACPE prior to their scholarship application. All ACPE scholarships provide students with a financial reduction from tuition fees of up to either $15,000 for a 3-year course or $20,000 for a 4-year course. Providing students with a financial reduction from tuition fees of up to $5,000 per year.