2026 & 2027 Scholarships

We are pleased to announce our Advantage Scholarship for girls who will be in Year 2 or Year 3 in 2026. 

There are a number of Academic, Derech Eretz, Music and Performing Arts scholarships available for 2027. 

These scholarships are designed to give students the opportunity of a King David education. Terms and conditions apply.

Applications for 2027 scholarships close on Monday 16 February 2026. The Scholarship exam is on Thursday 26 February 2026.

The Advantage Scholarship is available to girls who are not currently enrolled at King David who will be in Year 2 or  Year 3 in 2026. This scholarship offers support through to the end of Year 7. Please apply below and contact admissions@kds.vic.edu.au if you require more information.

Scholarship Application requirements for external applicants:

  • copies of the two most recent school reports 
  • most recent Naplan results  
  • Prospective Student Profile 
  • a recent photo of the student who is applying

All applicants will need to complete the following as part of their application:

  • The King David School online application
  • an interview with our Principal, Marc Light
  • spend a day at KDS
  • applicants are encouraged to attend a Discovery Tour. Please click here for bookings.

All applicants must submit an online Scholarship application made directly to The King David School.

We welcome applications for students who are entering Year 6 in 2027, who believe they can make a positive contribution to The King David School. The number of scholarships awarded each year is determined by the quality of the applicants, available places, and donations to our Scholarship fund.

Academic Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate high levels of academic ability and who will benefit from and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the Scholarship Examination, online application and interview.

For further information on Academic Scholarships please click here.

Derech Eretz Scholarship

Thanks to the generous support of our Donors, we are able to offer a number of Derech Eretz awards to new students entering The King David School. A Derech Eretz can be described as one who consistently demonstrates common decency, or high emotional and interpersonal intelligence.

For further information on the Derech Eretz Scholarship please click here.

Scholarship Application requirements for external applicants:

  • copies of the two most recent school reports 
  • most recent Naplan results  
  • Prospective Student Profile 
  • a recent photo of the student who is applying

All applicants will need to complete the following as part of their application:

  • The King David School online application 
  • register with Edutest (link to Edutest will be provided once an online application has been made to The King David School. $110 Edutest registration fee applies)
  • an interview with our Principal, Marc Light
  • spend a day at KDS
  • external applicants are encouraged to attend a Discovery Tour. Please click here for bookings.

All applicants must submit an online Scholarship application made directly to The King David School as well as an application directly to Edutest.

Applications close at 6pm on Monday 16 February. The Scholarship exam will be held on Thursday 26 February 2026.  

Once the Admissions Department has received your application, you will be invited to attend an interview with our Principal, Marc Light.

We welcome applications for students who are entering Year 7 in 2027, who believe they can make a positive contribution to The King David School. The number of scholarships awarded each year is determined by the quality of the applicants, available places, and donations to our Scholarship fund.

Academic Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate high levels of academic ability and who will benefit from and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the Scholarship Examination, online application and interview.

For further information on Academic Scholarships please click here.

Derech Eretz Scholarship

Thanks to the generous support of our Donors, we are able to offer a number of Derech Eretz awards to new students entering The King David School. A Derech Eretz can be described as one who consistently demonstrates common decency, or high emotional and interpersonal intelligence.

For further information on the Derech Eretz Scholarship please click here.

Scholarship Application requirements for external applicants:

  • copies of the two most recent school reports 
  • most recent Naplan results  
  • Prospective Student Profile 
  • a recent photo of the student who is applying

All applicants will need to complete the following as part of their application:

  • The King David School online application 
  • register with Edutest (link to Edutest will be provided once an online application has been made to The King David School. $100 Edutest registration fee applies)
  • an interview with our Principal, Marc Light
  • spend a day at KDS 
  • Attend a day at the School (Experience Day for applicants for Year 7).
  • External applicants are encouraged to also attend a Discovery Tour. Please click here for bookings.

All applicants must submit an online Scholarship application made directly to The King David School as well as an application directly to Edutest.

Applications close at 6pm on Monday 16 February. The Scholarship exam will be held on Thursday 26 February 2026.   

Once the Admissions Department has received your application, you will be invited to attend an interview with our Principal, Marc Light.

We welcome applications for students who are entering Year 10 in 2027, who believe they can make a positive contribution to The King David School. The number of scholarships awarded each year is determined by the quality of the applicants, available places, and donations to our Scholarship fund.

Performing Arts Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional ability in drama and theatre. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the Scholarship Examination, online application, video audition and interview.

For further information on Performing Arts Scholarships please click here.

Music Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional ability in music. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the Scholarship Examination, online application, audition and interview.

For further information on Music Scholarships please click here.

Academic Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate high levels of academic ability and who will benefit from and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the Scholarship Examination, online application and interview.

For further information on Academic Scholarships please click here.

Derech Eretz Scholarship

Thanks to the generous support of our Donors, we are able to offer a number of Derech Eretz awards to new students entering The King David School. A Derech Eretz can be described as one who consistently demonstrates common decency, or high emotional and interpersonal intelligence.

For further information on the Derech Eretz Scholarship please click here.

Scholarship Application requirements for external applicants:

  • copies of the two most recent school reports 
  • most recent Naplan results  
  • Prospective Student Profile 
  • a recent photo of the student who is applying

All applicants will need to complete the following as part of their application:

  • The King David School online application 
  • register with Edutest (link to Edutest will be provided once an online application has been made to The King David School. $110 Edutest registration fee applies)
  • an interview with our Principal, Marc Light
  • spend a day at KDS
  • external applicants are encouraged to attend a Discovery Tour. Please click here for bookings.

All applicants must submit an online Scholarship application made directly to The King David School as well as an application directly to Edutest.

Applications close at 6pm on Monday 16 February.  The Scholarship exam will be held on Thursday 26 February 2026. 

Once the Admissions Department has received your application, you will be invited to attend an interview with our Principal, Marc Light.

Opportunity and Inclusion scholarships

Thanks to generous donors to The King David School Foundation, the School offers Opportunity and Inclusion Scholarships. This means-tested program can offer long-term reduction in tuition fees on a whole family basis. The Opportunity and Inclusion scholarships are awarded to families who, for financial reasons, require assistance for their child to attend The King David School and are reassessed annually. Scholarships are available to new and existing students.

Sincere thanks to our generous donors who make our                      O&I Scholarship program possible:

    • Rachmil & Roza Brin Scholarship
    • The Leo & Mina Fink Fund
    • Jakob Frenkiel Charitable Trust
    • Tom & Jenny Gorog
    • Margaret Heselev (dec)
    • Estate of Don & Sonia Marejn
    • The Hon Howard Nathan AM
    • Pomegranate Fund
    • PSN Family Trust
    • Sam Sharman OAM
    • The Silberscher Family Foundation
    • Anonymous
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