Scholarships

Little Yarra Steiner School (LYSS) is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for a scholarship to commence Term 1, 2024.

Our Scholarships aim is to be of support to students who may not otherwise have the benefit of independent Steiner education, due to financial disadvantage.  In awarding a scholarship, LYSS is looking for students who enthusiastically take on their work, who strive in their areas of challenge and who shine in their areas of strength, as well as being a positive influence within their class on a social and behavioural level.

Scholarships are open to new and existing students from Class 1 to 12. The duration of the scholarship is 3 years. Entry to these scholarships can be at any year level relevant to the scholarship.

The selection criteria includes:

  • A demonstrated commitment from the family in support of Steiner Education pedagogy.
  • Student attitude to work and behaviour and ability to positively contribute to their class group.
  • An admission interview.
  • Previous school reports and the provision of a portfolio of work (depending on the age of the child).
  • A letter addressing the above.

The ongoing retention of the scholarship is dependant on continuing to meet the selection criteria. Should the school feel the scholarship is in jeopardy, we will proactively work with the family to address any concerns.

The scholarship will offer a discount on the student’s annual tuition fee (please see annual fee schedule for current fees) which includes; all camps, excursions and annual swimming lessons for Classes 2-7, classroom materials and stationary (there is a booklist for Class 8 and above) and a weekly individual music lesson from Class 3 – 8. A separate capital levy charge is payable.

To apply, please download and complete the Scholarship Application form below, and include an application cover letter addressing the selection criteria. New students to the school will also be required to complete an Application for Admission form below. There will be no charge for the Application for Admission form, unless the student progresses to the interview stage, where the family will be notified and the normal application fee will apply.

Applications for 2024 Scholarships close on Thursday 6th April 2023. Applicants who successfully proceed to an interview will be contacted in Term 2, 2023 and the successful candidate will be notified by Friday 26th May 2023, to commence Term 1, 2024.

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school Registrar, Rachel Sinclair.

Email: rsinclair@lyss.vic.edu.au or on Phone: 5967 1953.