Community Programs
2.2 Private High School Scholarships – 2025
Benefits
Up to $16,500 per student/per school year to attend an Australian private high school.
Up to 40 scholarships will be awarded for the 2025 school year.
Eligibility
- A dependent child listed on the IBN child register.
- An IBN member of high school age.
- Students must be accepted for enrolment into an Australian private school.
AVAILABLE items
- Enrolment and tuition fees
- Boarding fees for a school-based residence or
hostel (if these expenses are not covered
by the school). - Travel assistance (conditions apply).
- Study expenses:
- Computer, laptop or iPad/tablet, printer.
- Computing supplies – computer bags, software, warranties and repairs, ink cartridges.
- Textbooks, school bag and general supplies.
- Uniforms, sports clothing and shoes.
- School bus Multiriders (top-ups only)
- School canteen lunch accounts.
- Equipment – sporting items, musical instruments.
- School photographs.
- Bicycles, scooters.
- Manchester/linen (if not supplied)
- School activities – such as excursions, camps, sports competitions, Country Week, School Balls.
- Extracurricular activities – such as fees for before and after school programs, extra tutoring, sports clubs and competitions, music and swimming lessons.
Items NOT available
- Private rental.
Conditions
- Scholarship students cannot access Pre-school to Year 12 benefits as well.
- ABSTUDY is NOT a condition of this program but eligible students are encouraged to apply. IBN will assist you with your application.
- Eligible students MUST first access government Student Travel Subsidies where available.
- Parents and legal carers are required to allow IBN to obtain school progress reports.
- Continued scholarship funding may be subject to satisfactory attendance and
academic progress. - IBN must be notified of any change in the student’s situation.
Supporting documents
- Program application form 2.2
- Proof of enrolment
- Supplier invoices or quotes showing payment details
- Evidence of ABSTUDY entitlement (if eligible)
- Student travel subsidy (DoT) or ABSTUDY fares allowance form
- Details of other scholarships (if applicable)
- Latest school report (for continuing benefits beyond one year)
Application Processing Time
Scholarship applications may take several weeks to process.
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