Grounded in the Edmund Rice tradition, our scholarship programs support students who will contribute positively to the life of the College while striving to achieve their personal best.
Through opportunities such as the McGlade Academic Scholarship and the Paul M Pinel Scholarship, students are encouraged to develop their talents, pursue their passions and embrace the values of leadership, service and community that define a St Patrick’s education.
McGlade Academic Scholarship
The McGlade Academic Scholarship promotes a love of learning and recognises students who strive for academic excellence. It encourages active involvement in the rich co-curricular and community life of the College while supporting students to reach their full potential.
The scholarship is named in honour of Brother James Athanasius McGlade, a devoted Christian Brother who served in Catholic education for over 70 years, many of those years at St Patrick’s College. His legacy continues to inspire generations of students who pursue excellence with humility, integrity and purpose.
Scholarship recipients enjoy access to the wide range of academic programs, support services, leadership opportunities and co-curricular pathways offered at St Patrick’s College. They graduate as ‘ideal graduates’ – young men who are intellectually curious, spiritually aware, culturally enriched and committed to justice and service.
Rooted in the College’s mission “to educate and form young men with strong minds and gentle hearts,” the McGlade Scholarship reflects the values and aspirations of a Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition. St Patrick’s College is recognised as a beacon for boys’ education, committed to developing future-focused leaders who embody resilience, compassion and courage.
The McGlade Scholarship is proudly supported by the St Patrick’s College Old Boys’ Association, whose members are a testament to the transformative power of a St Patrick’s education.
Key Information
- Applications open to internal and external students
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents
- Supported by the St Patrick’s College Old Boys’ Association
- Up to three scholarships offered: one full and two half scholarships
- Examination for entry into Year 11, 2027: Saturday 19 September 2026
- Registrations close: Friday 11 September 2026
Paul M Pinel Scholarship
The Paul M Pinel Scholarship recognises talented young musicians with a passion for organ performance, liturgical music and active participation in the musical life of the College.
The scholarship is open to suitably qualified students entering Years 7 to 10 and provides successful applicants with:
- 50% remission of College tuition fees
- Full coverage of weekly organ tuition for the duration of their enrolment at the College
The scholarship is awarded following an audition process held at the conclusion of each year for commencement in the following academic year.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
- Piano competency of at least Grade 4 AMEB standard
- The ability to sight-read and sight-sing music
- A strong willingness to develop their musical skills through regular practice and tuition
- Enthusiasm for contributing to the liturgical and co-curricular life of the College
As a reciprocal scholarship, recipients are required to actively contribute to College events and celebrations throughout the year. This may include participation in:
- Friday morning College Eucharists
- Major liturgical celebrations and feast days
- Graduation and community Masses
- Founder’s Day celebrations
- Carol Services and other special College events
Recipients are expected to undertake weekly organ tuition, maintain regular practice and remain involved in the College’s Co-curricular Music Program for the duration of the scholarship. Scholars will retain the scholarship through to graduation, provided all scholarship expectations and commitments continue to be met.
Students in Year 10 who are applying for the Academic McGlade Scholarship may also apply for the Paul M Pinel Scholarship if they meet the musical criteria.