The Joe White Scholarship

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Established in 1961, the Joe White Scholarship was instituted by the Trustees of the Joe White Bequest.  

Joe White (1873-1959) was a maltster and businessman. Joe died in Brighton aged 86 years, having set the foundation for Joe White Maltings to eventually become Australia’s largest malting company.  Through his Will, the Joe White Bequest was created to ensure a continuing legacy of community contribution.

It is through this generosity that Brighton Grammar is able to provide the Joe White Scholarship.

Status: Closed
Opening date: March 2027
Closing date May 2027

Application form

Download here (closed). 

Are you eligible to apply?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • A boy currently in Year 7, 8, 9 or 10.
  • A boy without the financial means to attend the School.

This scholarship is not open to boys who are currently attending the School.

Criteria

The successful applicant must have exhibited an interest in community activities, usually through participation in community groups or community service; a positive attitude to learning and the ability to achieve a high standard of academic effort; be able and willing to enthusiastically participate in the life of the School and to demonstrate that he would benefit from the opportunity that a BGS education would provide.

Whilst the Scholarship is not necessarily dependent on excellence in any particular field, an enthusiastic attitude to academic pursuits, be they science or humanities orientated, would be expected. 

The award of the Scholarship is based on: 

  • Application form
  • Interview
  • Achievement as detailed in current School reports
  • Personal references
  • Means (the scholarship is means-tested, with parents’ financial disclosure being required at shortlist stage).

Value

All scholarships are at the discretion of the Headmaster and cover a percentage of the tuition fees. The Joe White Scholarship usually does not cover:

  • The cost of books, stationery or uniforms
  • Consolidated charges
  • Discretionary charges such as overseas trips.

Duration 

Joe White Scholarship holders are expected to complete their secondary education at BGS.

Special conditions

Joe White Scholarship holders are expected to contribute positively and enthusiastically to School life. Progress and contribution to School life are reviewed annually.       

A Scholarship may be withdrawn if the Headmaster is not satisfied with the diligence or conduct of the holder. Failure to pay fees may also lead to withdrawal.  The School reserves the right not to award any or all of the scholarships available. No boy may hold more than one scholarship.