The Pinnacle Scholarship

Each term, we offer a limited number of Year 11 and 12 students 10 hours of free 1:1 tutoring with the same high-achieving tutors our other students learn from. If you're willing to work hard but tutoring isn't within reach, we want to hear from you.

Apply for the Scholarship

Applications are open now. Maximum 5 places available each term.

Student working through her school text with her tutorTutor working one-on-one with a student at the Pinnacle Learners office in Rozelle

What the scholarship includes

Scholarship students get exactly the same tutoring as every other Pinnacle student.

10 hours of free 1:1 tutoring

A private block of lessons with your own tutor. No cost to your family.

The same tutors as everyone else

You're matched with a tutor in the same way as any Pinnacle student. Nothing about the quality changes.

Built around your school

Lessons follow your school's topics and assessments, not a generic program.

Your choice of subject

English, Maths or Legal Studies, in person in Rozelle or online.

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Who can apply

Places go to the students with the greatest need who show they're willing to commit and work hard. We look at your circumstances and your commitment, not your marks, so you don't need to be a top student. You're welcome to apply if you're in Year 11 or 12 and any of these apply:

  • Your family is under financial pressure (for example, a concession card or Centrelink support)
  • There have been serious disruptions at home, such as illness, loss or time in care
  • You have significant carer or work responsibilities
  • You've been managing a long-term illness or disability
  • You or your family arrived on a refugee or humanitarian visa
  • Something else is getting in the way. Tell us about it

Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway. Every application is read by a real person.

How it works

Four simple steps from application to your first lesson.

1

Apply

Fill in the short form below. It takes about five minutes.

2

We review

Every application is read individually and kept confidential. We choose students with the greatest need who are ready to commit and work hard.

3

Get matched

If you're offered a place, we'll match you with a tutor and arrange your first lesson.

4

Start lessons

Weekly 1:1 sessions for your block of 10 hours.

Apply for the scholarship

Your answers are only seen by the Pinnacle team and are never shared.

We won't ask for documents now. If you're shortlisted, we'll let you know what (if anything) we'd need to see.

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Scholarship FAQs

Do I need to prove I can't afford tutoring?

Not at the application stage. We'll only ask for supporting information if you're shortlisted, and we'll tell you exactly what we need.

Is it based on my marks?

No. Places go to the students with the greatest need who are willing to commit and work hard, not to those with the highest marks.

Will I get a different tutor or a lesser program?

No. Scholarship students learn with the same tutors and follow the same approach as every other Pinnacle student.

Which subjects are covered?

English, Maths and Legal Studies for Years 11 and 12.

What happens after my 10 hours?

You are welcome to apply again for the following term.

How many places are there?

There are a maximum of 5 places each term, so we can't offer one to every applicant, but please apply anyway.

Are lessons in person or online?

In Person at our Rozelle centre

Is my information kept private?

Yes. Applications are only seen by the Pinnacle team and used solely to assess your application.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply for this term's Pinnacle Scholarship.

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