Scholarships
applications for 2026 scholarships open monday, 28 april.
Roots of Responsibility and Wings of Independence
In the spirit of an inclusive and diverse community, Melbourne Montessori College (MMC) and the MMC Foundation, offer means-tested scholarship opportunities to current and prospective students who would otherwise not have access to an independent Montessori education. Scholarships may be offered on a multiple-year basis at MMC from Years 7-12.
Scholarship Programme Overview
Scholarships are open to applicants who are:
- new or currently enrolled students at MMC and;
- citizens or permanent residents of Australia at the time of application.
All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for the specific scholarship offered. Please carefully review the criteria for each scholarship type.
General requirements include applicants who:
- are citizens or permanent residents of Australia at the time of application
- would otherwise not have access to an independent Montessori education due to financial constraints and/or difficult circumstances
- are in the applicable scholarship year(s)
- have submitted the MMC Scholarship Application Form
- demonstrate a commitment to their academic studies and embody the Montessori values of respect for self and others, acceptance of the uniqueness and dignity of the individual, kindness, peacefulness, compassion, empathy, honour, individual responsibility, independence, and the courage to speak from the heart
Please note: Where multi-year scholarships are offered, families will be required to confirm ongoing financial need before the scholarship is renewed.
Before completing an application, please read the following documents:
Specific supporting documentation is required to complete the application of each scholarship, including:
- recent school reports and NAPLAN results
- financial documentation to support means-test criteria
- financial statement to support your application
- Australian citizenship permanent residency, within the meaning of the Australian Citizenship Act 1948
Please refer to the MMS Scholarship Application Form for more information on required documentation. MMC may request additional documents to assist with the assessment of your application.
Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, on the selection criteria and interview with the MMC Principal. An interview with the MMC Principal does not indicate that a scholarship will be offered.
Scholarship recipients must maintain strict confidence in accordance with the MMC Privacy Policy.
Scholarship offers are made in writing and the successful applicant agrees to the following terms and conditions:
- accept the Melbourne Montessori College Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
- have read and understood the Terms of Business and Tuition Fee Schedule and agree to abide by these and any regulations in force at MMC
- agree to pay promptly all fees and other money due to MMC
- if there is more than one applicant, each is bound by the Melbourne Montessori College Terms and Conditions of Enrolment, including joint and several liability for payment of fees
- scholarships are awarded on the understanding that the student reflects the school’s values and, to the best of their ability, maintains high standards across their studies and engagement in school activities
- where multi-year scholarships are offered, families will be asked to confirm on-going financial need ahead of the scholarship being renewed
2025
Monday 28 April: MMC Scholarship applications open
Friday 11 July: MMC Scholarship applications close, midnight
Monday 14 July – Friday 25 July: MMCSF Application Assessment Committee assess application for MMC Scholarship interviews
Monday 28 July – 15 August: MMC Scholarship interviews and trials
12 September: Notification of outcome to all MMC Scholarship applicants (successful/unsuccessful)
25 September: Scholarship acceptance deadline
26 September: Second round offers to MMC applicants close
2026
Term 1, 2026 or Term 1 2027 depending on cohort: Students commence
The following scholarships are offered for the 2026 school year.
Montessorian Scholarship (Up to 4 year DURATION)*
Who should apply?
- students in Year 5 and Year 6 in the 2025 school year
- current and prospective students
Duration of scholarship?
- up to 4 years (Yrs 7 – 10)
What year is the scholarship awarded?
The scholarship will be awarded in the year the student commences year 7.
Where multi-year scholarships are offered, families will be asked to confirm on-going financial need ahead of the scholarship being renewed.
Montessorian Scholarship (Up to 2 year DURATION)*
Who should apply?
- students in Year 9 and Year 10 in the 2025 school year
- current and prospective students
Duration of scholarship?
- up to 2 years (Yrs 11 and 12)
What year is the scholarship awarded?
The scholarship will be awarded in the year the student commences year 11. Where multi-year scholarships are offered, families will be asked to confirm on-going financial need ahead of the scholarship being renewed.
MMC Senior School Scholarship
Who should apply?
- Current MMC student in Year 5 or Year 6.
Duration of scholarship?
- 4 years
Year scholarship offered: 2025
What year is the scholarship awarded?
The year the student commences Year 7
Families will be asked to confirm on-going financial need ahead of the scholarship being renewed.
*For MMC 2027 Scholarships Program onwards, scholarships will be offered to Year 5 and Year 9 students only and awarded in the year they commence Year 7 and Year 11.
*Where multi-year scholarships are offered, families will be asked to confirm on-going financial need ahead of the scholarship being renewed.
Bursaries
Awarded to current students whose families are facing financial hardship and require fee relief to continue attending Melbourne Montessori College.
