Does McDonald College have scholarships?

Scholarships are offered on a discretionary basis to extraordinary performing arts applicants and are typically awarded in the format of a partial reduction on Tuition Fees (a combination of the Academic and Performing Arts fees). Awards are subject to academic testing.

Does McDonald College have scholarships for tennis or rhythmic gymnastics?

Any scholarships for tennis or rhythmic gymnastics applicants are at the discretion of our partners, Voyager Tennis Academy and Synergy Gymnastics Academy and are subject to academic testing.

How can I get a fee discount at the McDonald College?

Scholarships are offered on a discretionary basis to extraordinary performing arts applicants and are typically awarded in the format of a partial reduction on Tuition Fees (a combination of the Academic and Performing Arts fees). Awards are subject to academic testing.

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Scholarships

Q: Does McDonald College have scholarships for enrolled students?

We offer the Ann McDonald Scholarships, in honour of the founder of The Ann McDonald College of Dancing – where our story began; and the mother of Margaret Markham, our founding Principal. Enrolled students are eligible to compete for these prestigious awards across three Year Levels: Years 3 – 5, Years 6 – 8 and Years 9 – 11 in five performing arts streams of Acting, Classical Ballet, Dance, Music, and Musical Theatre. Work ethic, behaviour and citizenship are considered.

Q: Does a dux get a fee discount at McDonald College?

The McDonald College Dux of Years 6, 8 and 10 are each eligible for a fixed sum academic scholarship based on overall academic results and achievements. The College uses assessment and examination results, and other criteria as deemed appropriate from time-to-time in making its decisions regarding the awarding of Dux scholarships.

Entry scholarships

Performing arts

Scholarships are offered on a discretionary basis to extraordinary performing arts applicants and are typically awarded as a partial reduction on Tuition Fees (a combination of the Academic and Performing Arts fees). Scholarships are subject to academic testing.

All other fees, such as Family Levies, Student Charges and, if relevant, individual Subject Levies, are due in full. Please see the Fee Schedule for further information on all matters relating to fees, discounts, and levies.

Performance sports

Any scholarships for tennis applicants are at the recommendation of our partner, the Voyager Tennis Academy and are subject to academic testing. The final decision lies with The McDonald College.

Ann McDonald Scholarships

In honour of the founder of The Ann McDonald College of Dancing – where our story began; and the mother of Margaret Markham, our founding Principal.

Enrolled students are eligible to compete for these prestigious awards across three Year Levels: Years 3 – 5, Years 6 – 8 and Years 9 – 11 in five performing arts streams of Acting, Classical Ballet, Dance, Music, and Musical Theatre for secondary students and Acting or Dance for junior school students. Work ethic, behaviour and citizenship are considered.

Dux of Years 7 – 11

The McDonald College Dux of Years 7 – 11 are each eligible for a fixed-sum academic scholarship based on their overall academic results and achievements.

The College uses assessment and examination results and other appropriate criteria to make its decisions regarding the awarding of Dux scholarships.

NOTE: All scholarships are subject to Terms and Conditions as outlined with individual awardees.

Get in touch with our Registrar

02 9752 0507 | registrar@mcdonald.nsw.edu.au