Bursaries

The St Rita’s College Bursary program supports education opportunities for students in Years 5-12 from families who, without financial assistance, would not be able to experience a St Rita’s College education.

Applications for Bursaries for 2026 entry are now open.

Applying for a bursary is a simple process, with applications open all year round for students that have lodged an enrolment to commence at the College in Years 5-12.

The program recognises excellence or high potential in academic, music or sporting disciplines. When awarding a Bursary, financial need is taken into consideration, with all Bursaries being means tested.

Applications are only open to incoming students of the College.

Enquiries are welcome to enrol@stritas.qld.edu.au

The College Principal and Bursary Management Committee have stewardship over the Bursary program.

St Rita’s College Bursaries are awarded for one or more years and not more than a maximum of eight years. A Bursary awarded for a period longer than one year will be subject to annual review by the Principal.

A Bursary may be awarded for 25%-100% remission of tuition fees.

Criteria

Academic: Evidence of school academic reports for the past three years
Music: Minimum of Grade 5 AMEB held at time of application and audition if shortlisted
Sport: Minimum of State Representation held at time of application

Additionally

Copies of parental/guardian taxation returns; a statement of assets, liabilities, income and expenditure for the previous 12 months; bank statements not more than 12 months in issue and/or government agency payment information are to be submitted with a St Rita’s College Bursary Application.
If shortlisted, student and family attend an interview with the Principal.
Student will be enrolled at the College for no less than one year.
Commitment to the academic and/or cocurricular learning expectations of the College.
Student is committed to the Catholic faith.
Commitment to involvement in College life.
Commitment to the ethos of St Rita’s College.
Adherence to all aspects of the Student Behaviour Code.
Student is an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.