Scholarships and Bursaries

We provide financial assistance through scholarships and bursaries, allowing more boys to benefit from a BBC education.

What is the difference between a scholarship and a bursary?

While both awards provide a fee reduction, bursaries are means-tested and are places specifically set aside for candidates in financial need who would otherwise be unable to access a BBC education. Conversely, scholarships are awarded on merit based on academic, sporting and cultural excellence, irrespective of financial need. Current students and new students are welcome to apply for both scholarships and bursaries.

Brisbane Boys’ College will maintain a proportional number of scholarship places while increasing the number of bursary places made available through the BBC Foundation, all thanks to philanthropy. We are committed to continuing to provide a range of opportunities for boys from diverse backgrounds to benefit from a BBC education.

Scholarships

The Brisbane Boys’ College Scholarship Program rewards high achieving students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits who, in turn, will make a significant contribution to the life of the College.

The College awards a limited number of Excellence Scholarships each year to boys who demonstrate a high standard across a variety of schooling pursuits. Excellence Scholarships are available across three categories: Academic Excellence, Co-Curricular Excellence and All-Round Excellence. These are available to current students and new students to the College.

Excellence Scholarships may cover full or partial remission of tuition and/or boarding fees, with parents required to cover the balance of the account and all other expenses. Excellence Scholarships are subject to a yearly review.

Applications for 2022 Academic Scholarships are now open, and will close at midnight AEDST on Monday 1 February.

Applications for 2022 Co-Curricular and All-Round Excellence Scholarships are now open, and will close at midnight AEDST on Wednesday 31 March.

Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held progressively from April the year prior to entry, with candidates advised of the outcome of their application during Term 3 the year prior to entry.

Academic Excellence

Scholarships for academic high achievers – NOW OPEN

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Co-Curricular Excellence

Scholarships for excellence in Sports, and Cultural and Performing Arts – NOW OPEN

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All-Round Excellence

Scholarships for general excellence across a combination of academic, community involvement, leadership experience or co-curricular pursuits – NOW OPEN

All Round Excellence Scholarships

Bursaries

The Brisbane Boys’ College Foundation provides a limited number of needs-based bursaries that are open to boys seeking to enrol at Brisbane Boys’ College as well as current students whose families are experiencing financial hardship due to a fundamental change in circumstances.

All bursaries are means-tested and, unlike scholarships which are solely merit-based, are specifically set aside for candidates in financial need who would otherwise be unable to access a BBC education.

Bursaries may support full or partial remission of tuition and/or boarding fees, with parents/guardians required to cover the balance of the account and all other expenses. Bursaries are subject to a biennial review process.

Brisbane Boys’ College welcomes applications from deserving candidates with a demonstrated financial-need who have the potential to gain the most from a Brisbane Boys’ College education and who will add to the fabric and history of the College by immersing themselves in the opportunities presented.

Brisbane Boys’ College is currently accepting applications for the below bursaries from boys seeking new or continued enrolment in 2022 and beyond, whose family has a demonstrated and authentic need for financial assistance. 

Download the Application for Bursary Booklet 

BBC Foundation Bursary

Means-tested bursaries funded by the BBC Foundation to support boys who would otherwise not be able to benefit from a BBC education.

BBC Foundation Bursary

Bush Kids Bursary

Supporting boys from rural and regional areas, whose families are in financial need, to benefit from a BBC education.

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Indigenous Bursary

Supporting boys of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, whose families are in financial need, to access a Brisbane Boys’ College education.

Indigenous Bursary

Guy Roberts Memorial Bursary

Open to boys who meet the bursary selection criteria, and who wish to attend BBC as either a day or a boarding student.

Guy Roberts Memorial Bursary

BBC Old Collegians' Association Bursary

Provides financial assistance to Old Collegians so they may have the opportunity to continue the rich tradition of sending their sons or grandsons to BBC.

BBC Old Collegians’ Association Bursary

Arrowsmith Bursary

Boys who are accepted or enrolled for the Arrowsmith Program are eligible to apply for this means-tested bursary.

Arrowsmith Bursary