Matthew Flinders Anglican College is committed to providing a wide range of learning opportunities across all areas of the curriculum and to nurturing individual student’s talents and interests.
As part of this commitment, our College offers Academic, General Excellence, Music, Sport and Principal’s Scholarships for students with special talents who, in turn, will make a significant contribution to the life of our College.
The Academic, General Excellence, Music and Sports Scholarships, remitting up to 50% of tuition fees, are offered to students entering Years 7–12. The Principal’s Scholarship, offering full remission of tuition fees, is offered to outstanding students not currently enrolled at our College.
The Flinders Foundation Scholarship, offering a minimum 50% remission of tuition fees, is offered to an external student commencing Years 10 or 11.
Scholarship applications
Currently open (for 2025 entry)
First Nations
Flinders First Nations Scholarships, remitting 100% of tuition fees*, will be offered in 2024 to new First Nations students entering Years 9 or 10 in 2025 who exhibit the attributes of an outstanding all-round contributor including strong academic performance, involvement in community service and leadership potential.
Completed applications and supporting documents are required to be emailed to admissions@mfac.edu.au
* Note: For full details on criteria and benefits view the First Nations Scholarship Criteria
Open in January 2025 (for 2026 entry)
Academic Scholarship
Applicants for the Academic Scholarship must demonstrate outstanding academic ability. The scholarships are open to students entering Years 7 – 12. The scholarship, offering up to 50% remission of tuition fees*, will be awarded for the duration of the student’s Secondary schooling, and will be subject to an annual review.
* Note: 50% of local student tuition fees.
General Excellence
General Excellence Scholarships, remitting up to 50% of tuition fees*, are offered to students entering Years 7-12. Applicants must demonstrate excellence across three areas: strong academic ability (as opposed to the requirement of outstanding academic ability for an Academic Scholarship, leadership and/or service to the community, and significant achievement in ONE of the following: Music, Sport or The Arts.
* Note: 50% of local student tuition fees.
The Principal’s Scholarship
The Principal’s Scholarship, offering full remission of tuition fees*, is offered to an outstanding student not currently enrolled at our College. The winner will be selected at the Principal’s discretion from one of the following scholarship categories: Academic and/or General Excellence.
Music and Sport applicants may apply for the Principal’s Scholarship in July.
- Note: Full fee paying overseas students are not eligible to apply for the Principal's Scholarship.
Open in July 2025 (for 2026 entry)
Music
Music Scholarships, remitting up to 50% of tuition fees*, are offered to students entering Years 7-12. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding musical ability. Scholarships are offered on the basis of an audition and a subsequent interview with the Principal. Applicants are not required to sit the academic testing.
* Note: 50% of local student tuition fees.
Sport
Sport Scholarships, remitting up to 50% of tuition fees*, are offered to students entering Years 7-12. Applicants must demonstrate sound academic ability along with outstanding performance in the field of sport (including chess or debating). Applicants are also to show evidence of broad involvement across school life. Applicants are not required to sit the academic testing.
* Note: 50% of local student tuition fees.
Flinders Foundation Scholarship
The Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student not currently enrolled at Matthew Flinders Anglican College, and will cover a minimum of 50% remission of the recipient’s tuition fees for up to a the three year period subject to an annual review of his/her academic progress, and overall contribution to the life of the College.
The Principal may nominate a suitable applicant, from the existing scholarship applicant pool, to be interviewed for the Foundation Scholarship at the approval of the Foundation Board interview panel.
* Note: 50% of local student tuition fees.
