How to apply for a scholarship at Essington?

Applications Now Open: 2027 General Scholarships

The Essington School invites current and prospective students entering Years 6 to 12 in 2027 to apply for a General Scholarship. Our General Scholarships recognise students who demonstrate academic achievement, commitment and potential, together with a genuine desire to contribute positively to the Essington community.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to provide: 

• Their most recent school report and NAPLAN results, along with any other documentation supporting their academic achievement 
• A personal statement of no more than one page explaining why they should be considered for a scholarship, including their achievements, interests, goals and the contribution they would make to the school
• Any relevant supporting documents, such as certificates, awards or references

We look forward to receiving applications and learning more about each student’s achievements, aspirations and unique qualities.

Applications should be emailed to administration@essington.nt.edu.au by Friday 16 October 2026.

ACER Excellence Scholarships

The Essington School utilises ACER Scholarship Tests, which are used across Australia to identify academically able students for the awarding of a scholarship. The tests are designed to rank applicants, finely differentiating the top end of performance.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a range of skills such as the ability to interpret, infer, deduce and think critically. The tests are not curriculum based and do not test the ability to retrieve learned knowledge, nor are they diagnostic. Students who achieve very highly in relation to the Australian cohort will be shortlisted for interview.  

Scholarship Testing

Online applications are now open for the 2027 ACER Essington Scholarship Test. This test is for scholarships commencing in Semester 2, 2027.

Both current and external students are eligible to apply. Applicants should select the appropriate test level based on the year level their child will be entering in 2027:

If your child is entering Year 7 or 8 in 2027, please apply for the Level 1 ACER Scholarship Test.
If your child is entering Year 9 or 10 in 2027, please apply for the Level 2 ACER Scholarship Test.
If your child is entering Year 11 or 12 in 2027, please apply for the Level 3 ACER Scholarship Test.

Please note that the deadline for applications is Sunday 7 February 2027.

The test will be held at The Essington School on the morning of Saturday 27 February 2027.

The ACER Scholarship Tests are used nationwide to identify academically talented students eligible for scholarship awards. These assessments are carefully designed to rank applicants, particularly those performing at the highest level. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a diverse range of skills, including the ability to interpret, infer, deduce and engage in critical thinking. Importantly, these tests do not assess a specific curriculum or the memorisation of acquired knowledge. Students who perform exceptionally well compared with their Australian peers will be shortlisted for an interview.

To register your child, please visit the following link: ACER Scholarships 

The registration fee is $150. There is no requirement to inform the school directly of your intention to apply.

For more information, you can visit the ACER link above or contact Jayne Lomas, on: jayne.lomas@essington.nt.edu.au