One thing is certain as we sail speculatively into a new world of quantum physics, space travel, artificial intelligence, thought transference and advanced nanotechnology; the nature of scholarships will change as surely as education itself.
Scholarships should be offered for the benefit of the student rather than "bolstering the school's academic, sporting or cultural scoreboard," says Yarra Valley Grammar principal Mark Merry.
As Wesley College's 150th anniversary year draws to an end, principal Helen Drennen reflects on the school's celebratory events.
Carey Baptist Grammar School's new Centre for Learning and Innovation "has been a wonderful addition to our school," says principal Philip Grutzner. "There's a tertiary feel to the building with lots of breakout spaces for collaboration."
ELTHAM College's Research campus is set on 50 hectares in the green wedge of northeast Melbourne. Its large natural bushland reserve is used by students for environmental studies, such as those in early learning who are introduced to sustainability concepts and the natural world through exploration and play-based learning.
The Geelong College principal, Peter Miller says the school seeks to provide every student with an opportunity to excel in all their endeavours, especially their studies.
Living in London during the race riots in the late 1960s, St Leonard's College principal Stuart Davis learnt that "if you don't embrace people of all cultures you'll get conflict". "One of the things we need to do better is embrace people into our communities," he says.
Tests used by Victorian independent schools to decide which students will be awarded scholarships are set by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and are available for entry to both primary and secondary schools.
Improving your child's academic performance can be as simple as tuning into your child, finding the key to their motivation and engagement, then establishing good routines.
Studying on scholarship can provide lessons and experiences beyond the classroom. Musician Daphne Shum completed a piano scholarship in primary school and, when she reached secondary school age, her parents encouraged her to apply for an academic scholarship.
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