Scholarships in 2026
"Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak offers a Catholic education which liberates, empowers and motivates students to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity in loving and responsible service."
Loreto Toorak offers a range of scholarships that foster and promote academic excellence in a community that seeks to educate the whole person. Scholarships are awarded annually to support students who are motivated to learn, strive to achieve their best, and embody the Loreto values.
Scholarships apply to tuition fees; all criteria are clearly outlined in the Scholarship Agreement.
Our scholarships are referred to as Endeavour and Open Circle Scholarships.
For all enquiries, please contact the Admissions Department at admissions@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au
Endeavour Scholarships
The Endeavour Scholarships are a variety of scholarships, each with specific criteria awarded on merit and other areas of excellence.
Students applying for a General Academic Scholarship will be consistently high academic achievers and will demonstrate exceptional results in the Edutest examination process.
Scholarships will provide partial remission of tuition fees until the end of Year 12, subject to the student maintaining a high standard in her studies and a positive contribution to school life.
Interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process for shortlisted candidates.
Students must either be Australian citizens or holders of a PERMANENT Resident's Visa at the time of this application. If you are uncertain as to the status of your visa, please contact the School to confirm your eligibility.
General Academic scholarship applications do not require the completion of further documentation at this stage.
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Music scholarships are awarded based on an audition. Candidates must demonstrate strong academic ability through the Edutest examination process. Students must also satisfy standard Loreto Toorak entrance requirements.
Due to the high volume of applications, not all candidates will be shortlisted for an audition. The Music Department reserves the right to offer auditions at the discretion of the Director of Music based on the needs of the department.
Scholarships will provide partial remission of tuition fees until the end of Year 12, subject to the student maintaining a high standard in her studies and a positive contribution to school life.
The following minimum standards for Music Scholarships will apply:
- Years 5 and 6: AMEB Grade 4 for Piano; other instruments, Grade 3
- Years 7: AMEB Grade 6 for Piano, Violin and Cello; other instruments, Grade 5
Applications without supporting documentation will not be considered. Please return any information you may wish to include in support of your application, including the student’s two most recent school reports and the relevant AMEB Music examination reports prior to 7 February 2025.
Candidates will be required to attend an audition on Friday 21 February 2025. Confirmation of audition times will be communicated by close of business on Monday 17 February. Applicants will need to provide their own accompanist. In the audition, applicants will be required to present:
- Two contrasting pieces up to 10 minutes in total (per instrument, as applicable)
- Sight Reading (at the appropriate level)
- Undertake aural tests
- Technical Work (at the appropriate level)
- General Knowledge (at the appropriate level)
- Answer a selection of questions relevant to their desire to attend Loreto Toorak
Students must either be Australian citizens or holders of a PERMANENT Resident's Visa at the time of this application. If you are uncertain as to the status of your visa, please contact the School to confirm your eligibility. External Applicants are required to complete the Scholarship Application for Enrolment form by 7 February 2025.
Open Circle Scholarships
"Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak offers a Catholic education which liberates, empowers and motivates students to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity in loving and responsible service."
Loreto Toorak offers a range of scholarships that foster and promote academic excellence in a community that seeks to educate the whole person. Scholarships are awarded annually to support students who are motivated to learn, strive to achieve their best, and embody the Loreto values.
The Scholarship Program is open to prospective students. Scholarships apply to tuition fees; all criteria are clearly outlined in the Scholarship Agreement.
Our scholarships are referred to as Endeavour and Open Circle Scholarships.
For all enquiries, please contact the Admissions Department at admissions@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au
The Open Circle Scholarships are awarded to aspirational and talented candidates who seek a Loreto education, but financial constraints would otherwise limit their access to a place at the School.
Each scholarship has specific criteria awarded on merit and is means-tested.
These scholarships are available to prospective students.
Candidates will have a Mother who has been a past student of a Loreto school and will demonstrate strong academic ability through the Edutest testing process. Interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process for shortlisted candidates.
Candidates must provide supporting evidence of their ability to contribute to the life of the school.
Scholarships will provide partial remission of tuition fees until the end of Year 12, subject to the student maintaining a high standard in her studies and a positive contribution to school life.
All Open Circle Scholarships are extensively means-tested through an assessment process that includes recent Tax returns, completion of a financial questionnaire and Statutory Declaration. This scholarship provides 100% remission of tuition fees.
Interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process for shortlisted candidates.
As part of their application, all Open Circle Scholarship applicants are required to outline in less than 500 words how they can contribute to the life of the School.
In honour of Jean Elizabeth (Betty) Ryan Scholarship - Year 7
This scholarship is only available to prospective students.
Jean Elizabeth (Betty) Ryan nee Tutton graduated from Loreto Toorak in 1930. Betty held a deep affection for and connection with her school, often recounting stories of her time as a student and the enduring lifelong friendships that ensued. During the Second World War, at the age of 21, Betty became a widow, and in later years Betty was cared for by her sister Margaret until her death in 2003 at the age of 91. During their life, Betty and her sister Margaret remained committed to their family’s legacy of service and philanthropy.
The Jean Elizabeth (Betty) Ryan scholarship is offered in Betty’s memory and seeks to support a student who has a strong commitment to social justice and service to others. It is also seeking a recipient who is keen to engage wholeheartedly in the many opportunities that a Loreto education offers; to enhance her academic development and deep personal formation committed to a lifetime of service and works of social justice.
This Open Circle Scholarship is designed to provide a Loreto Toorak education to a student who would otherwise be unable to attend the school due to financial constraints. As part of the application process, candidates must provide supporting evidence of their ability to contribute to the life of the school.
Through the scholarship examination process, the candidate must demonstrate a solid academic standing. All Open Circle Scholarships are extensively means-tested through an assessment process that includes recent Tax returns, completion of a financial questionnaire and Statutory Declaration. This scholarship provides 100% remission of tuition fees.
As part of their application, all Open Circle applicants are required to outline in less than 500 words how they can contribute to the life of the School.
In honour of Elaine O'Mara Scholarship - Year 7
This scholarship is only available to prospective students.
Elaine O'Mara was one of five young girls who travelled from Queensland to Loreto Toorak in the mid-1930s. She was an extraordinary pianist.
Elaine loved the Mary Ward ethos of Loreto, and her three daughters were educated at Loreto Coorparoo. She modelled Verity, Loyalty and Joy to all she had the pleasure to meet.
Elaine always celebrated the value of education, which importantly included co-curricular activities. She was a shining light of love and devotion for her five children.
This Open Circle Scholarship is designed to provide a Loreto Toorak education to a student who would otherwise be unable to attend the school due to financial constraints. As part of the application process, candidates must provide supporting evidence of their ability to contribute to the life of the school.
Through the scholarship examination process, the candidate must demonstrate a solid academic standing. All Open Circle Scholarships are extensively means-tested through an assessment process that includes recent Tax returns, completion of a financial questionnaire and Statutory Declaration. This scholarship provides 100% remission of tuition fees.
As part of their application, all Open Circle applicants are required to outline in less than 500 words how they can contribute to the life of the School.
Please review Loreto Toorak's Scholarship Terms and Conditions here.
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