College Scholarships

At Mother Teresa Catholic College, we are committed to supporting our community and ensuring that all families have the opportunity to experience the excellence of a Catholic education. Each year, we are proud to offer a limited number of financial assistance options to help alleviate the financial burdens for eligible families. Our goal is to make a high-quality, values-based education accessible to as many students as possible, regardless of their financial circumstances.

We invite you to explore the available assistance options and learn more about how we can partner with you to provide a nurturing and empowering educational experience for your child.

Available Scholarships

  • ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

    Academic Scholarships for Year 7 and Year 10 Students—NOW CLOSED!

  • Mother Teresa Catholic College is committed to ensuring that all students have access to a quality Catholic Education.

    The College is offering an First Nations Student Scholarship because of our commitment to work with First Nation people to assist in providing broad career opportunities for young First Nation people. The provision of First Nation Scholarship complements the current schemes, which assist families with financial difficulties and support students with other special needs.

    SELECTION CRITERIA

    To apply for an First Nation Scholarship at Mother Teresa Catholic College, the applicant must:

    • Seek a Catholic education.

    • Demonstrate regular attendance at Mother Teresa Catholic College with a minimum of 80% attendance per semester.

    • Possess a desire to attend a Catholic secondary College, with intentions to pursue a career upon Year 12 graduation.

    • Have a positive attitude towards learning, together with sound literacy skills.

    • Have sound cultural awareness and be able to share one’s First Nation heritage with peers.

    • Participate in extracurricular activities that promote a deep desire for full involvement in College life, including (but not limited to): school choir, homework club, after-school sport, or be employed on a casual or part-time basis.

    • The Principal must provide a reference. 

    • Have his/her application endorsed by a member of the Catholic Education First Nation Committee (CEAC) or First Nation Corporation to ensure that the student fulfils the definition for First Nations status.

     In order that the application be processed, parents must be supportive of their child’s learning endeavours.

    1. Is of First Nation (or Torres Strait Islander) descent

    2. Identifies as a First Nation person

    3. Is accepted as a First Nation by the First Nation community in which he/she lives.

    COMPLETE APPLICATION HERE