2025 Scholarships
Roots of Responsibility and Wings of Independence
In the spirit of creating an inclusive and diverse community, Melbourne Montessori School (MMS) and the MMS Foundation gift scholarships to current and prospective students so they can experience an independent Montessori education.
In 2025, the MMS Scholarship program offers the following means-tested scholarships:
- MMS Bursaries are available to current students whose families are facing financial hardship and require fee relief to continue attending Melbourne Montessori School.
- The MMS Montessorian Scholarship is awarded to a student entering Years 7 to 11 (full and partial fee options are available). This scholarship is open to existing MMS families and prospective families.
- The MMS Senior School Scholarship is a full-fee scholarship awarded to a current MMS Junior School student to support their continued education at the MMS Senior School.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to their academic studies and embody the Montessori values of respect of self and others, acceptance of the uniqueness and dignity of the individual, kindness, peacefulness, compassion, empathy, honour, individual responsibility, independence, and courage to speak from the heart.
Application Information
Current MMS and prospective MMS students who:
- would otherwise not have access to an independent Montessori education due to financial constraints, difficult circumstances, and/or who are Indigenous Australian
- are Australian citizens and permanent Australian residents, within the meaning of the Australian Citizenship Act 1948
- have submitted the relevant MMS Scholarship Application Form
- have submitted supporting documentation required for the application process.
Applicants must complete the MMS Scholarship application form and return it with the supporting documentation on or before the closing date.
Each student requires an individual application, including families with multiple children.
The applicant’s family must show intent to keep the child/ren enrolled at Melbourne Montessori School for the duration of the scholarship.
Send completed applications to the MMS School Registrar (enrolments@mms.vic.edu.au).
Eligible applicants will be shortlisted for interview with the Principal based on the written application which addresses the selection criteria, references and most recent school reports.
- Applications Open: Monday, 29 April 2024
- Applications Close: Sunday, 14 July 2024 5.00 pm
- Interviews and Trials: Monday, 29 July to Friday, 16 August 2024
- Notification Date: Monday, 2 September 2024
- Second round offers: Monday, 23 September 2024
- Student Commences: Term 1, 2025
Please note: this timeline is subject to our business regulations, policies and procedures which can change without notice. The School reserves the right to adjust the above timeline at any time.
timeline at any time.
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 Scholarships Application Form for more information.
Scholarships are awarded on merit, based on the selection criteria and interview with the Principal. An interview does not indicate that a scholarship will be offered.
Scholarship recipients must maintain strict confidence in accordance with the MMS Privacy Policy.
Scholarship offers are made in writing and the successful applicant agrees to the following terms and conditions:
- Accept the Melbourne Montessori School 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 MMS.
- Agree to pay promptly all fees and other money due to MMS.
- If there is more than one applicant, each is bound by the Melbourne Montessori School 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.
Please note: as part of your application submission, you will also need to submit a Financial Statement (click to download).
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarships and bursaries are open to applicants who are:
- New or currently enrolled students at Melbourne Montessori School; and
- A Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia at the time of application.
Bursaries are open to MMS primary and senior school students and families.
Scholarships are open to students and families entering or within the senior school.
Yes. MMS is committed to providing opportunities for students who would otherwise not have access to an independent secondary school Montessori education.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to their academic studies and embody the Montessori values of respect of self and others, acceptance of the uniqueness and dignity of the individual, kindness, peacefulness, compassion, empathy, honour, individual responsibility, independence, and courage to speak from the heart.
All applications are assessed by the Scholarships Assessment Committee which includes the principal and nominated executive members. Applicants are reviewed anonymously and all personal information is treated in accordance with the school’s Privacy Policy.
Yes. Previous or current financial assistance or awarded MMS scholarships will not preclude a family from applying for future MMS scholarships.
No. All MMS Scholarships are means-tested and require applications to demonstrate a commitment to their academic studies and embody the Montessori values of respect of self and others, acceptance of the uniqueness and dignity of the individual, kindness, peacefulness, compassion, empathy, honour, individual responsibility, independence, and courage to speak from the heart.
All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application at the beginning of September once all interviews and trials have been completed.
Any child who wishes to join the MMS senior school is required to complete an interview with the principal and a trial week.
Trial week involves being a student at MMS for 1 week, joining classes including specialist classes. The trial is to ensure an appropriate match for both the student and school.
Scholarships are currently awarded for one year; however applicants are encouraged to reapply each year they meet the eligibility criteria.
If you have any questions regarding the MMS Scholarships Program, please contact the School Registrar (enrolments@mms.vic.edu.au).
Bursaries and scholarships are only awarded to ‘school students’ attending primary, secondary or tertiary education, as defined by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
MMS provides support for families by offering a tuition payment plan. If you would like to discuss a tuition payment plan, please contact our Business Manager (businessmanager@mms.vic.edu.au)
