Scholarships

Merrylees Scholarship

Scholarships

Merrylees Scholarship

The Merrylees Scholarship, established in 2019, was made possible through the generous support of Andrea (’77) and Andrew Merrylees. This scholarship provides the gift of education to a student who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Scotch College.

Andrea was one of the first girls to receive a scholarship at Scotch, giving her firsthand insight into the transformative power of scholarships. A Scotch education fosters a global perspective, problem-solving skills, and an appreciation for diverse viewpoints—qualities the Merrylees hope their scholarship will help a student to develop.

The first recipient of the Merrylees Scholarship, Toby Du, began his Scotch journey in 2019. Graduating in 2024 as a member of the Scotch 90s Club, Toby has accepted an offer to study Dentistry at the University of Adelaide – a testament to the impact of the Merrylees’ generosity.

Inspired by Toby’s journey, the Merrylees have now committed to establishing a second needs-based scholarship, offering another student the same life-changing opportunity.

Applications for the Merrylees Scholarship (commencing in 2026) close on Friday 23 May 2025.

Available for a student entering Year 9 in 2026, the scholarship will be awarded based on financial need and is open to external students only. As such, means testing will be required as part of the scholarship process. Extra consideration will be given to a student from a refugee background.

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The Merrylees Scholarship includes:

Up to 100% coverage of tuition fees
100% coverage of application and enrolment fees (value of $3250)
Initial uniform package provided (up to $1500) at the commencement of the scholarship
Books and stationery (approx. $500)
MacBook, required by all students (up to $2,500)
Ambulance Costs (approx. $320)

Consideration will be given to other costs including:

Transport to and from school
Optional music tuition and hire of instrument
Optional rowing tuition and rowing camp costs
Optional participation in the College annual musical

Scholarship Requirements and Expectations

Scotch College values applicants who demonstrate outstanding personal values, leadership potential, a strong level of cultural awareness, moral integrity, a high level of achievement, social and emotional intelligence, a global perspective and what they can contribute to the College.

Scholarship recipients are role models and ambassadors of the College, upholding high standards of behaviour, manners, and dress. They are expected to set a positive example for the entire College community and must meet a number of agreed expectations if they are to continue to receive the award. Before applying, please review this document for detailed Terms & Conditions of the Merrylees Scholarship.

If you or someone you know would benefit from this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.