Overview

Brisbane Grammar School has a longstanding tradition of providing financial support to well-rounded students whose families would not otherwise have the financial means to afford a BGS education. All bursaries are means-tested, and all applicants are required to complete an external financial assessment, with information provided to families after the application deadline.

BGS has partnered with an organisation that assesses bursary applications, and all applications are reviewed by an external assessor. Bursaries are offered annually to students entering Years 7 to 11.

Funding

The provision of bursaries is funded by the BGS Bursary Fund, and the amount is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees. Donations to the BGS Bursary Fund are invested under the governance of the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees with a view to preserving the underlying capital and funding bursaries from investment earnings.

The BGS Bursary Fund is a Deductible Gift for taxation purposes and receives donations from generous supporters to provide broader access to a BGS education.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a bursary, a candidate must:

• Complete a financial assessment (details provided after the application deadline)
• Submit two of their latest academic reports and NAPLAN results
• Provide evidence of exemplary standards of effort, progress, and behaviour at school
• Demonstrate evidence of potential to commit to the School’s Academic, Cocurricular and Leadership programs
• Provide two letters of reference. One reference must be from an academic staff member, the other from a suitably qualified instructor or mentor who can vouch for the applicant’s character; and
• Attend an interview with the Headmaster or delegate. 

Bursaries are offered annually to students:

• Within the Greater Brisbane region
• Who are from regional, rural and remote communities
• Of Indigenous heritage; and/or
• Of refugee status. 

Value of Bursaries

The value of Bursaries varies depending on the family’s financial circumstances and the student’s capacity to contribute to the School’s Academic, Cocurricular and Leadership programs.

Annual Review

Bursaries are subject to annual review by the Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster, Head of Senior School, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Enrolments. A student’s ongoing bursary eligibility is dependent on the following:

• Compliance with the School’s Code of Expectations
• Satisfactory academic progress
• Demonstrable contribution to the School’s Cocurricular and Leadership programs; and
• Substantiation of continuing financial need.

The Bursary Fund

Needs-based bursaries have been a priority at the School since the School’s inception. Today, Bursaries ensure that BGS continues to honour its commitment to access and diversity.