Applications for 2026 General Excellence Scholarships are now open.

Siena College is an independent school for young women in the Dominican Tradition. We are energised and inspired by each other, finding joy in our work, our learning and our community. Students and staff are encouraged and supported to aim high, to pursue their dreams and to excel in all that they do.

At Siena, the diversity and unique gifts of the young people in our care are acknowledged and celebrated. Students are encouraged to engage in critical reflection on the world, develop a love of learning, an appreciation of culture and beauty and a spirit of freedom and responsibility.

General Excellence Scholarships

Siena College offers several General Excellence Scholarships to students who demonstrate general excellence across their studies, involvement in community life and cocurricular activities, leadership and character. As a Catholic, Dominican school, Siena College is committed to educating the whole person, promoting a lifelong love of learning in a setting that allows students to flourish into empowered global citizens.

As a Dominican College we value study. Study enables us to search out and discern the truth of our times. Dominicans have been thinkers and leaders across many disciplines throughout the ages. That emphasis on study continues today as Siena students engage in the study of theology, Scripture, philosophy and associated disciplines that empower them to take their place in the world.

All students applying for a General Excellence Scholarship must sit the scholarship test, which is run by EduTest.

Eligibility

Current or new Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students in 2026

How to Apply

Please find all information regarding our application process here in our Scholarship Brochure.

STEP 1:

A) Submit an online 2026 General Excellence Scholarship Application by Friday, 14 February 2025

• Click here to submit your application
• Please note: A non refundable Application Fee of $150 must be paid at time of application

B) Submit a Scholarship Portfolio to Siena College by Friday, 14 February 2025

• Please submit your Scholarship Portfolio to scholarships@siena.vic.edu.au
• Scholarship Portfolios must include the following:
  • A letter from the student to our Principal, Elizabeth Hanney, outlining why they would like to attend Siena College
  • Copy of the student’s Birth Certificate
  • If the student was born overseas, please also provide a copy of the student’s Australian Passport, Australian Citizenship Certificate or Permanent Resident Visa
  • Copy of the student’s two most recent School Reports
  • Copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN summary, if available
  • Any supporting certificates, awards, photos of trophies, or examples of outstanding work that you feel would be relevant to uphold the application for scholarship

STEP 2: Attend Academic Testing Day

• The 2025 Testing Day will be Saturday, 22 February
• Further information is available in our Scholarship Brochure

STEP 3: Scholarship Interview

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview with our College Principal and a member of our Leadership Team.
• Please note that if the student is not currently enrolled at Siena College, you will be invited to submit an Application for Enrolment at this point