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Scholarships 2025

About Frederick Irwin Anglican School

We are excited to invite applications from students who are high-achieving learners, and students with talent and passion for sport or music, to apply for an Academic or Music Performance Scholarship for students entering Years 7, 10 and 11 in 2026 or a Sport Scholarship for students entering Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in 2026.

Since its opening in 1991, Frederick Irwin Anglican School has grown to become a thriving community of over 1,700 students, from Kindergarten through to Year 12. At the heart of our school is a deep commitment to nurturing academic excellence, fostering cultural pursuits, and supporting sporting achievement. Our scholarships reflect this dedication, providing opportunities for students to reach their fullest potential.

Frederick Irwin Anglican School upholds high standards of personal presentation and behaviour along with strong values. We operate in a structured environment where every student is encouraged and supported to excel. We provide a rich and diverse learning experience, ensuring that each student has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.

In the early years of secondary school, students explore a wide range of subjects, and in the Senior Secondary years, we offer a broad selection of WACE courses, allowing students to tailor their education to their strengths and interests. With modern, purpose-built facilities and air-conditioned classrooms, we ensure a comfortable, inspiring environment for learning.

We are proud to award a number of Academic and Music Performance Scholarships for students entering Years 7, 10 and Year 11 in 2026 and Sport Scholarships for students entering Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for students who are ready to make their mark and achieve greatness in their chosen fields. If you are a gifted and motivated student, we look forward to seeing how you can contribute to the vibrant community at Frederick Irwin Anglican School.

Find Out More!

Click below to find out more about our Academic, Music and Sports Scholarships. 

Academic Scholarship
Music Performance Scholarship
Kwobadiny Sports Scholarship

Academic Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in an Academic Scholarship.

These Scholarships are designed to support students of high academic ability and achievement during their Secondary education.  Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of a common test, and a student’s past and present performance at school.

We offer a 50% Scholarship in Years 7, 10 and 11 for 2026. 

  • Closing date for applications: 26 February 2025. 
  • Date of Scholarship Testing: 8 March 2025 at 9.00am
  • Academic Scholarship Application Fee: $140 (inc GST)
  • Scholarship Tenure
    • Year 7: 3 Years (Years 7-9)
    • Year 10: 3 Years (Years 10-12)
    • Year 11: 2 Years (Years 11-12)

Eligibility for 2026 Scholarships is open to both current Frederick Irwin Anglican School students and external applicants.

Please note, to be eligible for a scholarship, all applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. Closing date is 26 February 2025.  

Terms and Conditions of Academic Scholarship Applications: 

  1. Late applications will not be accepted.
  2. Please note that students can apply for Academic, Sport and Music Performance Scholarships, but if successful will be awarded one Scholarship only.
  3. Continuation of the Academic Scholarship from one year to the next will be dependent upon a Scholarship student’s continuing excellent conduct and contribution to the School, along with excellence in academic achievement, for Academic Scholarships. 
  4.  A copy of Semester 1 2024 and Semester 2 2024 School Reports and at least two (2) previous NAPLAN reports are required. These can be emailed to lesley.hedley@fias.wa.edu.au, at least 10 days prior to the closing date.  (School Reports are not required for students currently attending Frederick Irwin Anglican School.)

To apply please click the button below.  

Music Performance Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in a Music Scholarship.

These Scholarships are designed to support students with musical talent, with good academic ability and achievement during their years of Secondary education. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of an instrument or voice performance, and a student’s past and present performance at school. 

We offer a 50% Scholarship in Years 7, 10 and 11 for 2026. 

  • Closing date for applications: 5 March 2025. 
  • Date of Scholarship Testing: 15 March 2025 at 9.00am
  • Academic Scholarship Application Fee: $50 (inc GST)
  • Scholarship Tenure
    • Year 7: 3 Years (Years 7-9)
    • Year 10: 3 Years (Years 10-12)
    • Year 11: 2 Years (Years 11-12)

Eligibility for 2026 Scholarships is open to both current Frederick Irwin Anglican School students and external applicants. Please note, to be eligible for a scholarship, all applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. Closing date is 5 March 2025.  

Terms and Conditions of Music Scholarship Applications: 

  1. Late applications will not be accepted.
  2. Please note that students can apply for Academic, Sport and Music Performance Scholarships, but if successful will be awarded one Scholarship only.
  3. Continuation of the Music Performance Scholarship from one year to the next will be dependent upon a Scholarship student’s continuing excellent conduct and contribution to the School.  Music Performance Scholarship students will be required to participate fully in the School’s Music programme including instrumental lessons, bands, ensembles and performances.
  4.  A copy of Semester 1 2024 and Semester 2 2024 School Reports and at least two (2) previous NAPLAN reports are required (including Music Reports for Music Performance). These can be emailed at least 10 days prior to the closing date. (School Reports are not required for students currently attending Frederick Irwin Anglican School.)

To apply please complete the application form below. 

Kwobadiny Sports Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in a Sports Scholarship.

These Scholarships are designed to support students with sporting talent to achieve excellent outcomes in their chosen sport while maintaining consistently high standards of academic effort and behaviour during their years of Secondary education.  Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of an application, portfolio, and a student’s past and present performance at school. A number of Sports Scholarships will be awarded in 2025 for students entering Years 7 to 11 in 2026.

Sport at Frederick Irwin Anglican School

Sport is highly valued and forms an integral part of the school culture at Frederick Irwin Anglican School. At Frederick Irwin we recognise that participation in sporting endeavours makes a critical contribution to a child’s holistic development and their participation in life long active healthy lives. 

Frederick Irwin Anglican School currently has teams participating in 16 sporting codes through a variety of school and community associations. We participate in Associated Catholic Colleges Sports Carnivals (ACC) and champion schools competitions, School Sport WA champion school competitions, a variety of community sports associations, and the Peel School Sports Association Carnivals (PSSA).

Kwobadiny Sports Scholarship

We offer a part-scholarship in Years 7 to 11 focused on developing potential elite athletes excelling in their field of sport and their contribution to the culture of sport at Frederick Irwin.

View the full Sports Scholarship PDF here

  • Closing date for applications: 28 February 2025. 
  • Sports Scholarship Application Fee: $75 (inc. GST)

The Application Process

  1. Submission of application including letter and portfolio sent as a PDF through email to Lesley.Hedley@fias.wa.edu.au 
  2. Payment of $75.00 non-refundable application fee
  3. Review of applications
  4. Short list and interview 
  5. Outcome of application
    All candidates will be contacted by email and advised of the outcome of their application.
  6. Letters will be sent to the scholarship awardees outlining the scholarship and inviting them to a celebratory event to hear from the Principal and Head of Health and Physical Education.
  7. On acceptance of the scholarship the successful scholarship recipients will be published on the School website.

Eligibility for Year 7 to 11, 2026 Scholarships is open to both current Frederick Irwin students and external applicants.

Please note, to be eligible for a scholarship, all applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. Closing date is 28 February 2025.