A new Beaconhills scholarship initiative is offering students from socially or financially disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to access independent education from Years 9 to 12.
Beaconhills College has teamed up with The Sliding Doors Foundation to offer the scholarship for new students entering Year 9 in 2026, at either its Pakenham or Berwick Campus.
The Sliding Doors Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has a demonstrated interest in leadership pursuits and creating a positive impact in their community.
The recipient will be a motivated student who is aligned to the College values of Respect, Compassion and Integrity.
They will actively contribute to College life through extra-curricular participation, leadership and community service.
The scholarship is means-tested and will cover the majority of each year’s school fees from Years 9-12.
It is made possible through the College’s Community Education Support Fund (CESF), part of its Beacon of Hope Foundation.
The CESF was established for the charitable purposes of advancing education.
One current Foundation scholarship recipient, who is in Year 11, said she was grateful “every day” for the opportunities the scholarship had provided.
“I have been given an education that has challenged and pushed me to work hard, because my teachers believe in my progress and goals,” she said.
“Being a scholar to me has meant that I have enormous pride in my school, as well as a positive attitude and enthusiasm for my learning.”
Beaconhills College’s Head of Engagement Joanne McKenzie is encouraging enquiries and applications from students who are “ready to embrace this scholarship opportunity.”
“Through the generosity of the Sliding Doors Foundation, this scholarship offers a rare opportunity that reflects our shared belief in the difference education can make, along with a commitment to community, leadership, and academic success,” she said.
Registrations for the 2026 Sliding Doors Scholarship are now open and will close on Friday 17 October.
For more details, visit the scholarships page of the Beaconhills College website.
