Academic scholarship applications are open to prospective students entering Years 5 – 10 in 2027, and current students entering Year 7 in 2027.

Academic Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate:

• outstanding academic results and progress at school
• a conscientious approach to our academic programme
• a high level of engagement in learning activities; and 
• a commitment by the applicant and the applicant’s family to commit to PLC and the life of the College.

Scholarships are awarded based on the results of compulsory academic testing and a personal interview for short-listed candidates. Scholarships cover a tuition fee reduction of varying values from 15% to 50%. Scholarship values are based on domestic fees.

Applications Open: 9.00 am AWST Monday 24 November 2025

Applications Close: 9.00 pm AWST Wednesday 4 February 2026 for students sitting the testing at PLC. 

9.00 pm AWST Friday 30 January 2026 for students testing online (regional, interstate, or overseas applicants). 

Testing Date: Thursday 12 February 2026 at PLC Perth. 

Wednesday 11 February 2026 for remote online testing. 

Parent Information Session & College Tour: 8.45 am – 11.00 am, Thursday 12 February 2026. Book here. 

Scholarship Interviews Conducted: March 2026

Offers Released to Successful Applicants: Monday 23 March 2026

Deadline for Families to Notify PLC of Scholarship Decisions: Thursday 2 April 2026

Apply Now:

1. Download and read the PLC Scholarship Guide 
2. Click here to begin the application. 
   
   Note: To be considered in PLC’s first round of scholarship offers, applicants are required to nominate PLC as their first-preference school on all applications.

General Excellence applications are open to prospective students entering Years 5 – 10 in 2027, and current students entering Year 7 in 2027.

General Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate:

• an active contribution to school life, through the Arts, Sport and Community Service
• an active contribution to the broader community
• support of the school values – integrity, learning, community and effort
• a conscientious approach to our academic programme and satisfactory progress; and
• a commitment by the applicant and the applicant’s family to commit to PLC and the life of the College.

Scholarships are awarded based on the results of compulsory academic testing, evidence of active participation in a range of co-curricular activities (these activities could be school or community-based), and a personal interview for short-listed candidates. Scholarships cover a tuition fee reduction of varying values from 15% to 50%. Scholarship values are based on domestic fees.

Applications Open: 9.00 am AWST Monday 24 November 2025

Applications Close: 9.00 pm AWST Wednesday 4 February 2026 for students sitting the testing at PLC. 

9.00 pm AWST Friday 30 January 2026 for students testing online (regional, interstate, or overseas applicants). 

Testing Date: Thursday 12 February 2026 at PLC Perth. 

Wednesday 11 February 2026 for remote online testing. 

Parent Information Session & College Tour: 8.45 am – 11.00 am, Thursday 12 February 2026. Book here. 

Scholarship Interviews Conducted: March 2026

Offers Released to Successful Applicants: Monday 23 March 2026

Deadline for Families to Notify PLC of Scholarship Decisions: Thursday 2 April 2026

Apply Now:

1. Download and read the PLC Scholarship Guide 
2. Click here to begin the application. 

Note: To be considered in PLC’s first round of scholarship offers, applicants are required to nominate PLC as their first-preference school on all applications.

Music applications are open to prospective students entering Years 5 – 10 in 2027, and current students entering Year 7 in 2027.

Music Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate:

• musical excellence and potential
• a high level of achievement in the chosen instrument relative relative to how long they have been learning
• a conscientious approach to the academic programme
• a positive contribution to the College community; and
• a commitment by the applicant and applicant’s family to commit to PLC and the life of the College.

Scholarships are awarded based on the results of compulsory academic testing, an audition, and a personal interview for short-listed candidates. Scholarships will cover a tuition fee reduction of varying values from 15% to 50%, as well as full remission of Music lesson fees and instrument hire (if required). Scholarship values are based on domestic fees.

Applications Open: 9.00 am AWST Monday 24 November 2025

Applications Close: 9.00 pm AWST Wednesday 4 February 2026 for students sitting the testing at PLC. 

9.00 pm AWST Friday 30 January 2026 for students testing online (regional, interstate, or overseas applicants). 

Testing Date: Thursday 12 February 2026 at PLC Perth. 

Wednesday 11 February 2026 for remote online testing. 

Parent Information Session & College Tour: 8.45 am – 11.00 am, Thursday 12 February 2026. Book here.

Auditions: Thursday 19 February 2026 or Friday 20 February 2026

Scholarship Interviews Conducted: March 2026

Offers Released to Successful Applicants: Monday 23 March 2026

Deadline for Families to Notify PLC of Scholarship Decisions: Thursday 2 April 2026

Apply Now:

1. Download and read the PLC Scholarship Guide
2. Click here to begin the application. 

Note: To be considered in PLC’s first round of scholarship offers, applicants are required to nominate PLC as their first-preference school on all applications.

Performing Arts applications are open to prospective students entering Years 7 – 10 in 2027, and current students entering Year 7 in 2027.

Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate:

• an outstanding ability in Drama, Dance and/or Musical Theatre. It is expected that Performing Arts Scholarship holders will take every opportunity to involve themselves in the Performing Arts, both within the PLC curriculum as well as the co-curricular programme
• a conscientious approach to the academic programme
• a positive contribution to the School community; and
• a commitment by the applicant and the applicant’s family to commit to PLC and the life of the College.

Scholarships are awarded based on the results of compulsory academic testing, an audition, and a personal interview for short-listed candidates. Scholarships cover a tuition fee reduction of varying values from 15% to 50%. Scholarship values are based on domestic fees.

Applications Open: 9.00 am AWST Monday 24 November 2025

Applications Close: 9.00 pm AWST Wednesday 4 February 2026 for students sitting the testing at PLC. 

9.00 pm AWST Friday 30 January 2026 for students testing online (regional, interstate, or overseas applicants). 

Testing Date: Thursday 12 February 2026 at PLC Perth. 

Wednesday 11 February 2026 for remote online testing. 

Parent Information Session & College Tour: 8.45 am – 11.00 am, Thursday 12 February 2026. Book here.

Auditions: Tuesday 17 February 2026

Scholarship Interviews Conducted: March 2026

Offers Released to Successful Applicants: Monday 23 March 2026

Deadline for Families to Notify PLC of Scholarship Decisions: Thursday 2 April 2026

Apply Now:

1. Download and read the PLC Scholarship Guide 
2. Click here to begin the application. 

Note: To be considered in PLC’s first round of scholarship offers, applicants are required to nominate PLC as their first-preference school on all applications.

Each year, the PLC Foundation offers scholarships to students who would otherwise be unable to attend PLC due to their family’s financial circumstances.

The PLC Foundation Scholarship is offered to students commencing in Year 7 and provides 100% tuition fees from Year 7 to Year 12. Scholarship values are based on domestic fees.

Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate:

• strong academic results and progress at school
• commitment to community service; and
• participation in a range of co-curricular activities.

Applications Open: Friday 21 November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 30 January 2026

Testing Date: Thursday 12 February 2026 at PLC Perth. 

Wednesday 11 February 2026 for remote online testing. 

Parent Information Session & College Tour: 8.45 am – 11.00 am, Thursday 12 February 2026. Book here.

Apply Now:

1. Download and read the PLC Scholarship Guide
2. Please complete the application and statutory declaration forms below; including the supporting documentation requested in the form.
   Foundation Scholarship Application 2027 Entry
   PLC Foundation Scholarship Statutory Declaration
   PLC Foundation Scholarship Terms & Conditions
3. Please forward completed applications to:
   PLC Foundation
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: (08) 9424 6534

Presbyterian Ladies’ College provides outstanding educational opportunities for girls in a warm and caring environment. Indigenous Scholarships are offered to boarding and day students entering Years 7 to 10 in 2027, subject to availability.

Boarding is included as part of the scholarship; however, recipients are not required to board.

Indigenous Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate:

• a conscientious approach to our academic programme and satisfactory progress
• proven application to study
• a willingness to contribute to the PLC community
• leadership qualities; and
• motivation for tertiary study.

Eligibility:

• Students must identify as an Indigenous Australian.
• Students should have sufficient self-confidence and personal support to enter a new school with the intention of continuing to Year 12.
• Students must be eligible for Abstudy.

Applications Open: December 2025

Applications Close: March 2026

Apply Now:

Applications should include:

• Indigenous Scholarship Application Form – download here
• Most recent school report of the applicant
• Year 3, 5 and or/7 NAPLAN results
• Birth Certificate
• A sample of written work undertaken in the last term (eg a research project, creative writing, essay, or other assignment)
• A handwritten statement from the applicant outlining why she is seeking the scholarship and addressing the selection criteria
• Written Reference Form – download here

Applications should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the following address by (date in March 2026 to TBC) 
Katherine Hazlewood
Deputy – PLC Boarding House
Presbyterian Ladies’ College
PO Box 126
COTTESLOE WA 6911

Applications will only be considered if all relevant documentation has been uploaded by the due date. 

Selection Criteria:
Academic levels and achievements of a student are considered but are not the predominant criteria for selection. Selection is based on consideration of the following criteria:

1. Academic – Students should demonstrate:

• Sufficient study skills to cope with the demands of the curriculum;
• Good work habits (eg completing homework, preparedness to tackle new work);
• Interest in learning; and
• Reasonable literacy and numeracy levels for age level.

2. Talent – Applicants may demonstrate outstanding talent in a particular field of endeavour such as in sport, art, dance, music, drama, leadership, etc.

3. Commitment – Students must demonstrate preparedness to commit to stay at the College until the completion of Year 12.

4. Attitude – Students must demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning, be able to adjust to and respond positively to the College environment and have the social skills and confidence to relate well with others.

Parental/Guardian Support:
Students must have the support of their family and/or community. This will require emotional support and financial contribution. The level of financial contribution is reviewed on an individual and highly confidential basis, with the expectation that families and/or communities will contribute according to their capacity. The Scholarship does not cover the provision of pocket money or other optional school activities or tours. Families are expected to participate in College programmes and information sessions (as much as distance and travel permits) and be supportive of their daughter’s education.

For further information, please contact Katherine Hazlewood at [email protected]  or on (08) 9424 6423.

Download the Scholarship Guide here