Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2025
Application closing date: Friday 20 September 2024
Little Yarra Steiner School is delighted to announce that we are now accepting applications for a scholarship set to commence in Term 1, 2025.
Our Scholarship program is designed to provide support to students who may face financial barriers to accessing an independent Steiner education. In awarding scholarships, LYSS seeks students who exhibit enthusiasm in their studies, demonstrate resilience in overcoming challenges, excel in their areas of strength, and contribute positively to their class dynamics both academically and socially.
Scholarships are available to both new and current students, spanning from Class 1 to 12, with a duration of 3 years. Applicants can apply for entry at any year level relevant to the scholarship.
Please note there is a limited number of scholarships available. Applicants proceeding in the application process will be invited for an interview.
The scholarship will provide a discount on the student’s annual tuition fee, which covers all essential aspects such as camps, excursions, swimming lessons for Classes 2-7, classroom materials, stationary (excluding Class 8 and above which have a booklist), and a weekly individual music lesson from Class 3 – 8. Please note, a separate capital levy charge is applicable.
Continued eligibility for the scholarship is contingent upon meeting the selection criteria. If there are concerns regarding the retention of the scholarship, the school will actively engage with the family to address them. The school reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship where the selection criteria is not being met.
Applications for the 2025 Scholarships will close on Friday 20 September 2024.
For any further inquiries, please feel free to reach out to the school Registrar, Shannon Ellis, via email at registrar@lyss.vic.edu.au or by phone at 5967 1953.
Selection Criteria:
- Strong commitment from the family to actively support the student’s educational journey within the Steiner educational framework, including a willingness to engage with the school in a positive and supportive manner.
- Display of integrity, kindness, and respect towards others, along with a commitment to upholding the principles of Steiner education both inside and outside the classroom.
- Demonstrated potential to excel in a Steiner educational environment, as evidenced by previous work and achievements.
- Genuine enthusiasm and curiosity towards learning, coupled with a willingness to contribute positively to the school community.
How To Apply:
- Please complete the Scholarship Application form below.
- Attach copies of your child’s last two school reports.
- Attach a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
- For students not currently enrolled at LYSS, please submit a portfolio of work to support the scholarship application. Digital portfolios will be accepted via email to the registrar. Physical portfolios can be posted or handed in at reception. They will be kept by the registrar during the application period and returned in Term 4 2025.
- New students will need to complete an Application for Admission form. There will be no charge for the Application for Admission form, except for those students progressing to the interview stage, where the normal application fee will apply.
Scholarship Applications can be sent to Shannon Ellis, registrar registrar@lyss.vic.edu.au
The successful candidate will be notified by Friday, 25 October 2024. The scholarship is set to commence in Term 1, 2025.