The Kate's Vine

  Over 292 scholarship schools in Australia, are providing academic scholarships this year. Offers for academic scholarships are generally based on how well a youngster performs on an entrance exam. This is because a high school scholarship can save parents $90,000* over six years. This is why these examinations are so competitive. Here are three lessons I’ve learned about obtaining private school scholarships after winning a $165,280 scholarship from  Australia’s top-ranked university  and mentoring many students since 2010. High Grades Don’t Hurt, But Your Child Doesn’t Have To Be A Genius Although your child need not be a genius, keep in mind that applying for scholarships is a difficult procedure, and chances of success are significantly increased if your child’s school grades are in the B+ to A level. Additionally, NAPLAN and school records are taken into account in some scholarship applications, so maintaining good grades will increase your chanc...