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[NSW] Annual Scholarship Test Information
23-Oct-2026 | 8:07 PM
NSW · 2026 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP TEST
Scholarship opportunities for high-achieving students

Pre-Uni New College is pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Scholarship Test, offering academically advanced students across New South Wales an opportunity to earn tuition fee discounts for eligible 2027 courses.

Please review the eligibility requirements, test arrangements, registration fees and scholarship conditions below before submitting an application.

Key Test Information

TEST DATE
Sunday,
29 November 2026
AVAILABLE SESSIONS
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
or
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
RESULTS
Emailed between
8 and 11 December 2026
WHO CAN REGISTER?
  • Students who are in Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 or Year 5 in 2026.
  • The test is designed for academically advanced students and may not be suitable for all applicants.
TEST LOCATION

The scholarship test will take place at an external test centre.

Pre-Uni New College will announce the venue details closer to the test date.

TEST FORMAT
  • The test will use a paper-based, multiple-choice format.
  • It will include Reading, Mathematics and Reasoning.
  • Each section will run for 30 minutes.
WHAT TO BRING
  • Printed test centre advice letter
  • Pencils and an eraser
  • Water
  • A nut-free snack for the break
SESSION SELECTION

Applicants may select either the morning session or the afternoon session during registration. However, Pre-Uni New College may adjust session times depending on registration numbers.

Registration Fees

STANDARD REGISTRATION FEE
$90
Per applicant. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-creditable.
DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FEE
$80
Available to students enrolled in a full-term 2026 WEMT, OCFC, OCTTC, STTC, Thinking Skills or Writing course.
Registration will close automatically once all available places have been filled.

NSW Annual Scholarship Test Timetable

Activity 9:00 AM Session 1:00 PM Session
Administration (20 min) 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
Reading Test (30 min) 9:20 AM – 9:50 AM 1:20 PM – 1:50 PM
Break (5 min) 9:50 AM – 9:55 AM 1:50 PM – 1:55 PM
Mathematics Test (30 min) 9:55 AM – 10:25 AM 1:55 PM – 2:25 PM
Break (10 min) 10:25 AM – 10:35 AM 2:25 PM – 2:35 PM
Reasoning Test (30 min) 10:35 AM – 11:05 AM 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM
Paper Collection (15 min) 11:05 AM – 11:20 AM 3:05 PM – 3:20 PM
Dismissal 11:30 AM 3:30 PM

Registration and Scholarship Conditions

Conditions of Registration

  • Registration fees are non-refundable and non-creditable.
  • No make-up test will be available for a missed session.
  • The test schedule may change depending on participant numbers.
  • Test content is strictly confidential and will not be available for review.
  • Cheating, copying, photographing or recording test content will result in disqualification and cancellation of the test result.

Scholarship Offer Conditions

Top-performing students may receive up to 50% off tuition fees for eligible 2027 regular term and holiday courses, from the Summer Holiday period through to Term 4.
  • The scholarship discount applies to tuition fees only. Material fees are not included.
  • Families must make full payment by the early bird payment deadline for each enrolled course to receive the scholarship discount.
  • The scholarship cannot be combined with sibling, early bird, full-term or existing scholarship discounts.