We are delighted to offer scholarships to students wishing to study at Penrhos in 2027.
We offer a broad range of scholarships to celebrate students for their academic and/or extra-curricular strengths. Whether it's academic excellence, creative flair, or simply the commitment to learning within our stimulating environment - we offer opportunities for students across the board.
We are currently in the process of reviewing applications for a majority of the scholarships on offer in 2027, for which the application deadline has now lapsed.
Applications for the following scholarship remains open:
- MADALAH Indigenous Scholarship. Applications close on Friday, 26 June 2026.
2027 Scholarships
MADALAH Indigenous Scholarship
Penrhos is proud to partner with MADALAH to provide Secondary School Scholarships for Indigenous students from remote, regional and metropolitan areas in Western Australia.
MADALAH Limited is a not-for-profit organisation that offers secondary and tertiary education scholarships for Indigenous students – primarily from remote and regional communities – to WA’s leading boarding schools and Australian universities.
MADALAH Indigenous Scholarships provide a grant payment for the remainder of Secondary School studies at Penrhos. These scholarships are administered by MADALAH on behalf of the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).
We are seeking students who demonstrate all-round effort and achievement, and who combine a positive attitude to their academic study with the willingness to embrace new challenges.
Age:
- Students entering Years 7-9 in 2027 (day students only)
- Students entering Year 7 in 2027 (boarding students)
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and be able to provide proof of descent
- Applicants must be eligible for ABSTUDY and/or meet any gap payments
- Applicants must have a good school attendance and behaviour record
- Applicants must have a home location in Western Australia
Please find more information regarding the application process, as well as full Scholarship inclusions and exclusions (such as textbooks, uniforms, etc.) here.
MADALAH Scholarship applications open on Monday, 24 November 2025.
MADALAH Scholarship applications close Friday, 26 June 2026.
(MADALAH Scholarship applications close later than the other scholarships offered at Penrhos. Friday, 26 June 2026 is the correct closing date for MADALAH only).
have questions?
Please submit an enquiry to our Enrolments Team.
