Bursaries

The Rockhampton Grammar School offers needs-based Bursaries to students entering RGS in Years 7 through 11, who would greatly benefit from an education at The Rockhampton Grammar School, but who without financial assistance would be otherwise unable to attend. 

2025 Bursaries

2025 Bursary applications are now closed. 
Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a Bursary at RGS, applicants must: 

  • Be entering Years 7 to 11 in 2025; 
  • Be a new enrolment to the School;
  • Demonstrate financial need;
  • Have a record of good academic performance, behaviour and effort;
  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian Permanent Residence Visa.
How to Apply
Step One

Applicants are required to complete an RGS Bursary application form, including uploading supporting documentation (outlined below). 

Please submit Bursary application and supporting documentation to the Registrar via email (registrar@rgs.qld.edu.au).

Step Two

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to attend an interview with the Headmaster. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised. 

Step Three

If a Bursary offer is accepted, an RGS Application for Admission must be completed.

Supporting Documents

The following supporting documents are required when submitting an RGS Bursary application form:

  • Last three Semester school reports
  • Latest NAPLAN report
  • A letter of application (single-sided, A4) from the parent(s) addressed to the Headmaster, Dr Phillip Moulds, formally requesting consideration for the Bursary. Please outline the applicant's achievements over the last 12 months. This could include academic, sporting, cultural and/or philanthropic achievements.
  • Confirmation of current income (please supply all that are applicable):
    • Copy of Parent/Guardian's most recent tax return in full - no older than 2022 return (notice of assessments are not sufficient)
    • If employed, copy of the three most recent payslips
    • If self-employed, copy of the business bank account statement and credit card statement for the two most recent months
    • Centrelink Income Statements, if applicable
    • Details of any Child Support received, if applicable
Value

A Bursary may cover all or part of the student's tuition fees. Each Bursary is subject to annual review of the student’s all-round performance and active involvement in school life, and the family’s ongoing financial position. The Scholarship does not apply to any other School fees, including boarding fees, levies, uniforms, textbooks and supplies, co-curricular costs, excursions, camps etc.

Current Students

A current student of The Rockhampton Grammar School cannot apply for a Bursary, except on a demonstrated ‘needs’ basis due to a significant change in circumstances. Current RGS families in this situation are welcome to complete a Special Circumstances Bursary Application. Please contact the Finance Manager for more information.

Further Information

For more information on Bursaries, please contact the Registrar, Mrs Marissa Holloway: 

registrar@rgs.qld.edu.au

(07) 4936 0700

RGS Bursaries

The Rockhampton Grammar School Bursary programme is made possible by generous donors who believe in the transformative power of education. The following Bursaries are offered at RGS:

1881 Endowment

The Board of Trustees, believing in the educational advantages available to young people at The Rockhampton Grammar School, established the 1881 Endowment, a School fund that enables means-tested students from all backgrounds to study here annually at reduced rates. Financial support for the Endowment emanates from the generosity of dedicated donors, supplemented by the proceeds generated from School events and fundraising initiatives. Recipients of the 1881 Endowment bursaries are selected based on their well-rounded excellence, encompassing good academic achievements, exemplary behaviour, and commendable effort, alongside a demonstrated financial need.

New students in Years 7 - 11 are eligible to be considered for this Bursary.

Dr Mark Lupton Bursary

A Lupton Bursary is awarded to general excellence students who are willing to become constructive and involved members of the School community, participating fully in all aspects of school life.

New students in Years 7 - 11 are eligible to be considered for this Bursary.

Wilson Family Agricultural Bursary

The Wilson Family Bursary is awarded to support students in achieving academic, leadership, research or management pursuits in the agricultural sector.

Please indicate on the Bursary Application form if you wish for your child to be considered for this Bursary. Additionally, parents are asked to outline their child's passion for agriculture and express their interest in pursuing studies in this field within the Bursary application cover letter.

New students in Years 7 - 11 with a passion for agriculture are eligible to be considered for this Bursary. Boarding students are strongly encouraged to apply.

RGS Alumni Bursary

Committed to upholding the legacy of countless accomplished Grammarians, the RGS Alumni Association proudly awards the RGS Alumni Bursary to deserving students who exhibit general excellence and are means-tested, while also maintaining a direct family connection to the School.

New students in Years 7 - 11 who are a direct descendant of someone who attended RGS for at least one academic year are eligible to be considered for this Bursary. Please outline your family connection to the School on the Bursary Application form.