Matrix Scholarships

The Matrix Scholarship recognises high achieving VCE students in Year 11 across Melbourne.
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Matrix Scholarship Students receive

A scholarship on your course fees

A Matrix scholarship on your course fees for the academic year.

Monthly 1:1 coaching and mentorship

Personal guidance from an experienced educator, built around your goals.

Community and support

Join a selective community of like minded, high achieving peers, past scholars and supportive teachers.

Who is the Matrix Scholar?

The Matrix Scholar will possess the following qualities

Academic Excellence

Academic excellence across their subjects.

Growth Mindset

A growth mindset, and the drive to keep developing.

Represent

A positive presence in the Matrix student community.

Have Fun whilst Learning

A love of learning, and the generosity to celebrate others’ success.

Our past scholars

  • Landrie

    Matrix scholarship offers high-achieving students a tight-knit community and the mentoring that will carry you beyond the HSC. The time management and life skills I gained through Matrix helped me in my tertiary and work pursuits.

    – 2023 Graduate,
    ATAR 99.90

  • Caitlyn

    The Matrix Scholarship allowed me to excel and enjoy my studies through personal mentoring and a plethora of resources provided. Matrix helped me to strategise and maximise my results.

    – 2023 Graduate,
    ATAR 99.65

  • Jake

    Through the Matrix Scholarship, I received additional support and personal mentoring from Matrix Teachers and Academic Heads. They guided and motivated me towards my reaching my HSC goals.

    – 2022 Graduate
    99.95 ATAR

  • Elvera

    The Matrix Scholarship helped me to increase my rankings to then exceed my ATAR goal.

    – 2022 Graduate
    99.65 ATAR

2027 Application Process

 

10 August 2026Matrix Scholarship Applications Open
31 August 2026Matrix Scholarship Applications Close
4 September 2026First Round Results Released
12 September 2026Matrix Scholarship Examination Day
21 September 2026Finalists Invited to Interviews
24 September 2026Panel Interviews Commence for Finalists
12 October 2026Matrix 2027 Academic Year Commences for Year 11

Applications for the Matrix Education Scholarship open annually for current 2026 Year 11 students.
Applications must include:

Part 1

Student and parent details

Part 2

Complete copies of the student’s two most recent school reports, with no omissions.

Part 3

A video essay submission, so we can e-meet you.

Video Essay Submission

Video essays should answer:

  1. Student introduction (name, year, school)
  2. Tell us about your proudest achievement/s from the last 12 months.
  3. What is personally important to you as a student today?
  4. What is one thing about you that makes you the next Matrix Scholarship Student?

Submission guidelines:

  1. Video submissions should not exceed 3 minutes
  2. File name must be the applicant’s full name and must be in .mov or .mp4 format (eg. JohnCitizen.mp4).
  3. File must be uploaded to Google Drive or Dropbox and the URL link to be entered into the online application below. If you are encountering issues copying and pasting the URL link into the form below, you can alternatively email the link to scholarship@matrix.edu.au.
  4. Ensure the file can be viewed and downloaded by hr@matrix.edu.au. If the file cannot be viewed or downloaded during the application and assessment period, the application will be deemed ineligible for consideration.
  5. Video must feature the applicant speaking directly to the camera and be edited and produced only by the applicant.

Application Guidelines

  1. Students must be currently enrolled in Year 11 at a school that is registered, accredited, and recognised by VCAA and currently reside in the Melbourne Metropolitan area.
  2. Applications must be submitted online by Sunday 31 August 2026 at 8:00pm AEST. Only one application per student.
  3. All submitted application documents and files remain the property of Matrix Education.
  4. Incomplete applications (including broken links, omitted information, incorrect information) or submissions after the closing date will not be considered.

By submitting your application, both the student and the parent acknowledge and agree to the application guidelines. The decision of the Matrix Scholarship Committee at any stage of the application and assessment process, including termination, is final and no further correspondence will be entered into.

2027 applications are now open.

Applications for the 2027 Matrix Scholarship in now open to current year 11 students.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, the Matrix scholarship is open to current and non-Matrix students in Year 11 in 2026.

The scholarship exams consist of one English and one Maths examination. The scholarship test is not a test which you can study for. They are skills based and designed to assess a student’s abilities.

Yes, as you would have last submitted your application a year ago. Your application for the 2027 Scholarship should consist of your most recent school reports and this years’ essay prompt response.

Interviews are currently planned to take place in person at the Box Hill campus.

There is no set number or quota for scholarship students. The number of Matrix Scholarships awarded will vary each year based on the quality of applicants.

The 2027 Matrix Scholarship will be valid for the upcoming academic year commencing 28 September 2026 and concluding 27 September 2027. Scholarship recipients are subject to quarterly reviews at the end of every term for the continuation of their Matrix Scholarship.

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