Expressions of Interest are open for Students in Years 9 and 10 in 2026 who wish to apply for the VCE Excellence Scholarship.

Further information will be sought from candidates in the following areas:

• Overall academic performance and, in particular, their potential to thrive in the outstanding learning environment provided by Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
• Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence such as performing arts, visual arts, sport, music, debating and other relevant areas both within and outside school
• Citizenship, including community service both at school or in local/global community service organisations
• Leadership and teamwork.

"Cooerwull" was the name of the school established by Mrs Frances Lowe in 1903. Since then, the School has provided outstanding educational opportunities for girls. To honour and celebrate this significant heritage, the School is proud to offer the Cooerwull General Excellence Scholarship. Expressions of Interest are also open for students in Years 5-8 in 2025 for the Cooerwull General Excellence Scholarships for entry into Years 6-9 in 2026.

Further information will be sought from candidates in the following areas:

• Overall academic performance and, in particular, potential to thrive in the outstanding learning environment provided by Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
• Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence such as performing arts, visual arts, sport, music, debating and other relevant areas both within and outside school
• Citizenship, including community service both at school or in local/global community service organisations
• Leadership and teamwork.

Year 5 

The School is pleased to offer Academic Scholarships to students entering Year 5 in 2026. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. Candidates must be in Year 4 in 2025 in order to enter Year 5 in 2026. 

Year 7

The School is pleased to offer Academic Scholarships to students entering Year 7 in 2026. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. Candidates must be in Year 6 in 2025 in order to enter Year 7 in 2026. 

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an audition (similar to an AMEB exam). The minimum standard (AMEB Grade Level or equivalent) suggested for audition selection is:

Students in Years 4 -6 
An A grade standard:

• Grade 1 - Bassoon, French Horn & Oboe
• Grade 2 - Double Bass, Clarinet, Trombone & Trumpet
• Grade 3 - Viola, Cello & Saxophone
• Grade 4 - Flute & Violin
• Grade 5* - Piano

Students in Years 7-8 
An A grade standard:

• Grade 2 - Bassoon & Oboe
• Grade 3 - Double Bass, Clarinet, Trombone & French horn
• Grade 4 - Flute, Cello & Saxophone, Trumpet & Viola
• Grade 6 - Violin
• Grade 8* - Piano

Students in Years 9-10 
An A grade standard:

• Grade 4 - Oboe, Bassoon, Trombone, Tuba, Double Bass
• Grade 5 - Viola & French horn
• Grade 6 - Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet
• Grade 7 - Violin
• Grade 8* - Piano

* Pianists with a second, orchestral instrument will be given preference.

Voice 

• Grade 3 minimum (only students in Years 8, 9 and 10 eligible)