Scholarships and Bursaries
The College offers a range of scholarships to students who display commitment and motivation in the areas of learning, creativity, leadership, collaboration and community.
Inspired by Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, the College also offers Bursaries (monetary assistance) to enable students to attend our College when they might otherwise not have been able to do so.
2024 MADALAH Indigenous Bursaries
The College is committed to providing educational opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Year 7-12 by offering MADALAH Secondary Education Scholarships.
MADALAH Limited is a not-for-profit organisation that offers secondary and tertiary education scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from remote and regional communities to Western Australia’s leading schools.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who enrol at the College for 2024, or who are already enrolled at the College can apply for these Scholarships.
These Bursaries are open to Indigenous students who demonstrate commitment and motivation in areas of learning, leadership and community. It is renewable every year up to Year 12, subject to positive application and effort.
Who can apply?
Students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The level of financial contribution is determined on an individual and confidential basis.
Value of scholarship:
50% to 100% of tuition fees for the remaining duration of schooling at Our Lady of Mercy College.
How to Apply
To apply for a 2024 MADALAH Scholarship or if you have any questions, please contact the College on (08) 9720 3300 or email enrolments@olmca.wa.edu.au or visit the MADALAH website.
Senior School Scholarships 2024
Year 9 2023 students are invited to apply for the following scholarships and bursaries, which are offered for the final three years at Our Lady of Mercy College.
Academic Scholarships:
The Academic Scholarship recognises high academic achievement and the demonstration of outstanding personal characteristics.
Number of Scholarships available:
• Four Scholarships for students entering Year 10 in 2024 at Our Lady of Mercy College.
Who can apply?
Students commencing Year 10 in 2024.
Value of Scholarship:
50% of tuition fees for Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 at Our Lady of Mercy College.
Art Scholarships:
The Art Scholarship recognises exceptional achievement in this specialist area and the demonstration of outstanding personal characteristics.
Number of Scholarships available:
• Two Scholarships for students entering Year 10 in 2024 at Our Lady of Mercy College.
Who can apply?
Students commencing Year 10 in 2024
Value of Scholarship:
50% of tuition fees for Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 at Our Lady of Mercy College.
Sports Scholarships:
The Sports Scholarship recognises exceptional achievement in this specialist area and the demonstration of outstanding personal characteristics.
Number of Scholarships available:
• Two Scholarships for students entering Year 10 in 2024 at Our Lady of Mercy College.
Who can apply?
Students commencing Year 10 in 2024.
Value of Scholarship:
50% of tuition fees for Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 at Our Lady of Mercy College.
Technology Scholarships:
The Technology Scholarship recognises exceptional achievement in this specialist area and the demonstration of outstanding personal characteristics.
Number of Scholarships available:
• Two Scholarships for students entering Year 10 in 2024 at Our Lady of Mercy College.
Who can apply?
Students commencing Year 10 in 2024.
Value of Scholarship:
50% of tuition fees for Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 at Our Lady of Mercy College.
P&F Bursaries:
These Bursaries are provided by the P&F and are determined on a need’s basis. They are intended to assist parents in offsetting some of the costs associated with attending the College. Generally, applicants would be in receipt of a Health Care Card or other concession card to be considered eligible.
Who can apply?
Families of students commencing Year 10 in 2024.
Value of Bursary:
Up to $400.00 financial contribution to be determined on an individual and confidential basis. It is payable for one year only.
Catholic Bursaries:
The Catholic Bursary is for Catholic students who are actively engaged in the life of their Parish and display outstanding personal characteristics.
Number of Bursaries available:
• Two Bursaries for students entering Year 10 in 2024
Who can apply?
Students commencing Year 10 in 2024.
Value of Bursary:
50% of tuition fees for Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 at Our Lady of Mercy College.
Please download the application form here.
Year 7, 2025 Scholarships
Information relating to Applications for Year 7, 2025 Scholarships and Bursaries will be made available in Term 4, 2023.
If you would like further information in relation to Scholarships and Bursaries, please contact the Enrolments Department, by calling (08) 9720 3300 or by emailing enrolments@olmca.wa.edu.au.
