Dandenong Ranges Steiner School wishes to facilitate an inclusive and diverse community and make Steiner education more available across our community. Our Scholarship program offers a limited number of subsidised places to eligible applicants who would otherwise not have the opportunity to enrol in the school, due to financial disadvantages.

Each scholarship will provide a subsidy on tuition fees for eligible students during enrolment at Dandenong Ranges Steiner School while their family is experiencing financial disadvantage.

The total number of scholarships awarded will depend on the number of applications at each year level, the financial impact, and the social and educational impact on individual classes and the school as a whole.

Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:

1. Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
2. Be eligible for enrolment at Dandenong Ranges Steiner School
3. Provide evidence of financial disadvantage, e.g., a valid government concession card or other evidence of financial disadvantage. Accepted government concession cards are: Centrelink Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, and Veterans Affairs Gold Card. The most recent ATO notice of assessment must be provided for parents/guardians of applicants.
4. A commitment to the principles of Steiner education and Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is expected from the parents/guardians of applicants.

How will applications be assessed?

The Finance Committee will assess all applications and make recommendations to the
Board of Governors. Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will be invited to meet with the Class Teacher to progress their enrolment application.

How to apply?

All applications will be strictly confidential. To apply for a scholarship, complete the Online Scholarship Application Form below and attach a copy of your Eligible Concession Card if you have one, along with your most recent ATO notice of assessment.

Following an initial assessment of the application, all applicants will be notified of their eligibility and if the application has progressed to the Class Teacher meeting stage.

How can I find out more?

If you have any questions about the school, scholarships or the application process, please contact our Business Manager, Cath Lanigan, by emailing business.manager@drss.vic.edu.au

Terms and Conditions

  1. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Be eligible for enrolment at DRSS
  • Provide evidence of financial hardship. Generally, this will be met if the child is named as a dependent child on a valid government concession card within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004, that is, on a:
    • Centrelink Health Care Card
    • Pensioner Concession Card
    • Veterans Affairs Gold Card
  • Provide a copy of the most recent ATO notice of assessment for both parents/guardians
  • A commitment to the principles of Steiner education and to DRSS is expected from parents/carers of applicants.
  1. Families must formally apply for a scholarship via the DRSS Scholarship Application Form.
  2. Holders of scholarships will be bound by the same rules and responsibilities and awarded the same rights as other students at DRSS
  3. Assessment of eligibility and offer of a scholarship is solely at the discretion of DRSS
  4. Scholarships can be awarded from Prep to Class 6
  5. Scholarships are subject to review each year. Scholarships my be awarded until the completion of Class 6; however, DRSS may choose to award a scholarship for a shorter period.
  6. A scholarship may be terminated by the school in the event of a serious breach of school rules, or codes of conduct by the recipient or their parents/carers, or if their account falls into default according to the fee retrieval policy.
  7. If a child leaves before the end of the year for which they have received a scholarship, tuition fees will be payable in full.
Scholarship Program Submission Form
Fields marked with an * are required.

Student Details

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Family Information

Please tell us why you have chosen to apply for a scholarship at DRSS

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Enrolment Details

Families have an obligation to disclose all information regarding the child’s physical, learning or behavioural needs at the time of application as outlined in the Admissions Policy & Procedure.

I/We wish to apply for the enrolment of my/our child commencing
You are required to provide a copy of your child's Birth Certificate and Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register.
Non-Australian citizens are required to provide a copy of your child’s passport and any relevant visas

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Eligibility

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Signatures

We acknowledge that the information provided in this form is true and correct and will be used to assist DRSS to assess this application for the Scholarship Program. We have read and agree to the terms and conditions.
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