Bursaries
Successful students will demonstrate a breadth of involvement in school and community life and a sound level of academic achievement. Family circumstance will be a significant factor in awarding a bursary.
Bursaries
At Aquinas College, we believe that every boy deserves the opportunity to receive a holistic education, regardless of their family's financial situation. This commitment is deeply rooted in our heritage and reflects our belief that education has the power to transform lives in extraordinary ways. By providing boys with an inspiring education, we empower them to make a positive difference in the world and give them the tools they need to succeed.
Our approach to education goes beyond academics. We focus on developing well-rounded young men who are socially adept, emotionally mature, and spiritually grounded. Our goal is to partner with parents in nurturing these qualities in our students and helping them grow into men of great character.
At Aquinas College, we are proud to offer a transformative educational experience that opens doors for all boys, regardless of their background or financial circumstances. We believe that by investing in their future today, we can create a brighter tomorrow by growing good men, who strive to do their best for others as well as themselves.
Bursaries are awarded based on need and will vary in value depending on each family’s circumstance. All bursaries are supported by the Aquinas College Foundation.
The following bursaries will be available for students to attend Aquinas each year
Bursary applications for 2025 are now closed.Click below to apply
Br WG Hall Bursary for Year 7 students
Old Aquinians’ Association Bursary for a Year 7 student
Edmund Rice Bursary for Year 7 students
Terry Bourke Family Bursary for a Year 11 student
Br MF Redmond Bursary for Year 11 students
Class of 1954 Bus Tour Bursary for a Year 7 student
Peer Bursary Gift for a Year 11 student
Br WG Hall Bursary for Year 7 students
Old Aquinians’ Association Bursary for a Year 7 student
The Old Aquinians’ Association Bursary provides support for the son or grandson of an Old Aquinian. The successful student will demonstrate a breadth of involvement in school and community life and a sound level of academic achievement. Family circumstances will be a significant factor in awarding a bursary.
Edmund Rice Bursary for Year 7 students
Edmund Rice Bursaries are offered to students whose families do not have the means to send their sons to Aquinas. These bursaries are for families who: have an income of less than $80,000 per year (there are circumstances that will allow for different levels of income); have a connection to the Catholic Church; and the boys have the capacity to thrive at the College. Parents will be expected to contribute fees according to their capacity, up to $2000.
Terry Bourke Family Bursary for a Year 11 student
Initially funded through the generosity of Terence (Terry) Bourke (Class of 43) and his wife Nell, the Foundation is proud to continue the Terry Bourke Family Bursary in their honour. The bursary is offered to a student to complete Year 11 and 12 at Aquinas College. The successful student will demonstrate a breadth of involvement in school and community life and a sound level of academic achievement. Family circumstances will be a significant factor in awarding a bursary. The bursary covers 100% of tuition fees.
Br MF Redmond Bursary for Year 11 students
This bursary recognises the enormous contribution of Br Redmond to Aquinas College with over 40 years of unparalleled service. The successful students will demonstrate a breadth of involvement in school and community life and a sound level of academic achievement. Family circumstances will be a significant factor in awarding a bursary.
Class of 1954 Bus Tour Bursary for a Year 7 student
This bursary recognises a group of Old Aquinians from the Class of 1954 who, along with their friends, organised tours to parts of regional Western Australia over a period of 15 years, raising funds for Aquinas College Bursaries along the way. The successful student will demonstrate a breadth of involvement in school and community life and a sound level of academic achievement. Family circumstances will be a significant factor in awarding the bursary.
Peer Bursary Gift for a Year 11 student
Since 2017, each Leaving Class has funded a 50% bursary for a student to complete Years 11 and 12 at Aquinas College. The Peer Bursary Gift, inspired by our founder Edmund Rice, supports boys who couldn't otherwise afford an Aquinas education, creating a life-changing legacy. Recipients will show broad involvement in school and community, strong academic performance, and significant family need.
