Bursaries and Scholarships
As part of our commitment to the CBHS core values of Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, and Justice and Solidarity, the school offers a range of bursaries and scholarships to help families in our community.
Waterford Bursary
Supporting families of lower income to help create academic success and future career opportunities for more members of our community. The Waterford Bursary has been made possible, in part, by the fundraising efforts of our P&F Association.
Edmund Rice, born in 1762 in Ireland, was well-educated and built a successful business in the town of Waterford. Despite his wealth, he was troubled by the poor treatment of less fortunate Irish Catholics. Selling his business, he founded the Christian Brothers and opened a night school for impoverished children. By 1825, he and 30 Christian Brothers were educating over 5,000 students across 12 towns and cities. Today, around 1,700 Christian Brothers continue his mission in 28 countries worldwide.
The Waterford Bursary is open to members of the community who would like their son to attend Christian Brothers Lewisham, and hold a Low Income Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card.
Student eligibility criteria
- Satisfactory attendance at his current school as reflected in his latest report
- Satisfactory effort and application to his studies, as reflected in his latest report
- Listed as a dependent on the family’s Low Income Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
A limited number of bursaries are offered each year in line with our Enrolment Policy.
To apply for the Waterford Bursary, please complete the Expression of Interest form here.
Edmund Rice Bursary
The Edmund Rice Bursary supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in our community.
Since 2010, the Edmund Rice Bursary has been an integral part of our Reconciliation Action Plan which is built on the three pillars of Relationships, Respect, and Opportunities. This bursary aims to provide local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with financial assistance towards the cost of education to support academic success and future career opportunities.
In addition to the Edmund Rice Bursary, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families are supported through the CBHS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program. Led by proud Kunjen and Yorta Yorta man and CBHS Old Boy Mr Blake Griffith, the program allows students to connect to Country and Culture, fostering strong connections and deepening cultural understanding within the broader community.
Student eligibility criteria
- Satisfactory attendance at his current school as reflected in his latest report
- Satisfactory effort and application to his studies, as reflected in his latest report
- Is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, and is accepted as such by the community in which he lives, or formerly lived
A limited number of bursaries are offered each year in line with our Enrolment Policy.
To apply for the Edmund Rice Bursary, please complete the Expression of Interest form here.
St Frances Bursary
The St Frances Bursary supports refugee families who would like to be part of the CBHS community.
The St Frances Bursary is part of our dedication to Justice and Solidarity, one of the four touchstones of the Charter for Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition. CBHS is committed to local and global justice and peace, grounded in a spirituality of action and reflection, inspiring us to listen to, walk with and learn from all creation, especially those who experience powerlessness.
This bursary is open to members of the community who hold a Refugee Visa (Subclass 200) and would like their son to attend CBHS Lewisham.
Student Eligibility Criteria
- Satisfactory attendance at his current school as reflected in his latest report
- Satisfactory effort and application to his studies, as reflected in his latest report
- Holds a Refugee Visa (Subclass 200)
A limited number of bursaries are offered each year in line with our Enrolment Policy.
To apply for the St Frances Bursary, please complete the Expression of Interest form here.
Aquinas Senior Scholarship
The Aquinas Senior Scholarship supports students who have achieved strong academic results at their current school and wish to commence at CBHS in Year 10 or Year 11 to complete their HSC.
This scholarship is awarded to students who show dedication to their studies and demonstrate the potential to make a meaningful impact within the school community.
CBHS Lewisham has a proud history of academic excellence for over 130 years. Our Aquinas High Potential Classes identify and nurture high-performing students from Year 5 through to their HSC in Year 12.
The Aquinas Senior Scholarship is open to new students who have achieved strong academic results at their current school and wish to commence with us in Year 10 or Year 11 to complete their HSC.
Student Eligibility Criteria
- Satisfactory attendance at his current school as reflected in his latest report
- Demonstrates exemplary effort and application to his studies as reflected in his latest report
- Strong consistent academic record, supported by his latest reports and Year 9 NAPLAN result
- Strong performance in the AllWell test
A limited number of bursaries are offered each year in line with our Enrolment Policy.
To apply for the Aquinas Senior Scholarship, please complete the Expression of Interest form here.
If applications outweigh places preference will be given to families who normally could not afford tuition fees.
To apply for a bursary or scholarship, complete the Expression of Interest form at least one year before commencement. Families will be notified of the application outcome in Term 2 of the year prior to the student’s start date.
Our bursary and scholarship program is open to new students only.
Any current CBHS Lewisham families who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to contact us via accounts@cbhslewisham.nsw.edu.au or (02) 8585 1744 to discuss.
