Scholarships

The Old Launcestonians' Association (OLA) Scholarship is now open to new and existing students entering Grade 11 in 2027 and whose parent(s), grandparent(s) or a near relative graduated from Launceston Grammar or Broadland House.

This Scholarship offers up to 25% remission on tuition fees for up to two students for Grade 11 and Grade 12. 

Applicants must demonstrate excellence and achievement in at least two of the following fields: Academic; Leadership and Community Service; or Sport.  

 OLA Scholarship recipients are expected to meet the following criteria: 

• Setting a good example in every respect inside and outside the classroom;
• Demonstrating positive School spirit;
• Willingly meeting all obligations as defined by staff;
• Being involved in and supporting school functions and activities;
• Being exemplary in their appearance and wearing of the School uniform;
• Making a full contribution to the School’s co-curricular activities program and to the general life of the School; and
• Continuing their enrolment at the School to the end of Grade 12.

Current student and scholarship holders are eligible to apply. Please note, however, that scholarships awarded by the School are not to exceed 50% of the total tuition fees, regardless of the number of scholarships awarded to a student.

How To Apply - Current Students

1. Students are to submit a handwritten letter (minimum of 1 A4 page) to our Principal, Mr Dale Bennett, addressing the above criteria and explaining what it would mean to them and for Launceston Grammar if they were to be awarded this scholarship.
2. Scan and send the student letter, along with their current CV to our Enrolments Team via email enrolments@lcgs.tas.edu.au.
3. Applicants will then be invited to participate in an interview with our Principal, Mr Dale Bennett and OLA Committee members in Term 4, 2026.

How To Apply - New Students 

1. Complete the Online Application Form and upload all relevant documentation, such as handwritten letter outlining alumni connection, CV and recent school reports.
2. Students are to submit a handwritten letter (minimum of 1 A4 page) to our Principal, Mr Dale Bennett, addressing the above criteria and explaining what it would mean to them and for Launceston Grammar if they were to be awarded this scholarship.
3. Applicants will then be invited to participate in an interview with our Principal, Mr Dale Bennett and OLA Committee members in Term 4, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the OLA Scholarship application process, please feel free to contact our Enrolments Office on 03 6336 6052.

Applications closed on 5pm Friday 25 September 2026.

General Excellence Scholarships are open to new and existing students entering Grade 7 or Grade 10.

In applying, students are requested to provide a handwritten letter addressed to the Principal outlining their particular strengths, achievements and potential in at least two of the following fields:

• Academic
• Leadership and community
• The Arts (music, performing arts, visual arts)*
• Sport*

* Scholarships that recognise The Arts or sport are required to meet additional conditions, including the ongoing study of the specific subject area and participation in the School’s extra-curricular program throughout the tenure of the scholarship.

Students are encouraged to upload supporting documentation on the online application form, under ‘Additional Documentation’. 

When applying for this scholarship, please note that a non-refundable application fee is payable.

Applications for the 2028 Scholarship Program will open in November 2026.

Open to new students entering Grades 5 to 12 who reside in regional or rural areas of Tasmania or mainland Australia and board on a full-time basis.

In applying, students are requested to provide a handwritten letter addressed to the Principal demonstrating a strong commitment to their studies and capability and achievement in at least two of the following fields:

• Academic
• Leadership and community
• The Arts (Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts)*
• Sport*

* Scholarships that recognise the Arts or Sport are required to meet additional conditions, including the ongoing study of the specific subject area and participation in the School’s extra-curricular program throughout the tenure of the scholarship.

When applying for this scholarship, please note that a non-refundable application fee is payable.

Applications for the 2028 Scholarship Program will open in November 2026.

Open to new and existing students entering Grade 7 or Grade 10.

Applicants must be available to participate in independent Academic Testing undertaken at our Senior Campus, Mowbray.

The Academic Testing spans various disciplines including general reasoning and problem solving, mathematics achievement and reasoning, reading comprehension, and written expression.

The online Academic Scholarship Application Form automatically registers an applicant to participate in the Academic Testing. When applying for this scholarship, please note that a non-refundable application fee is payable.

In applying, students are requested to provide a handwritten letter addressed to the Principal outlining their reason for applying and their particular strengths in a field of endeavour.

Applications for the 2028 Scholarship Program will open in November 2026.