Many parents think that they won't be eligible for this assistance. However, even when a family with three children has an annual household income of around $200,000 for example, it can be overwhelming to consider committing to a well-rounded Scopus education whilst also trying to meet rental or mortgage costs as well as general living expenses. Contact us on the details below to find out if you might be eligible. 

The Ruben Fried Scholarship

• Is primarily meant for Jewish students who are not currently enrolled at a Jewish school; applications from students at Sholem will be considered for entry into Year 7;
• Is means tested;
• Holders of Health Care Cards will be well regarded, and are encouraged to apply;
• The scholarship also assists with the cost of the Ulpan Israel program in Year 10; and 
• Successful applicants are expected to participate fully in College life. 

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To Apply

• Required student documentation 

Parents are required to submit the following information to Denise Kain, Enrolment Director, with RFS and the Student's name in the subject line.  

• Most recent school report and NAPLAN reports for the student. Whilst this is not an academic scholarship, the school reports will be consulted regarding attitude to studies as well as general attitude and participation in activities. 
• A letter or supporting information as to how your child would benefit from being in a Jewish school, along with any activities that your child is involved with. 

• Required financial documentation

Applicants are required to complete a Financial Assistance Application Package as the Ruben Fried Scholarship is means tested.  

The Privacy Policy forms part of the enrolment application and agreement. Once the complete information is received with all of the requested documents as outlined on the checklist in the application package then the parents will be asked to meet with the Bursary Committee. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 13 February, 2026.

Once the recipient has been determined the committee will also endeavour to make further offers of assistance to eligible applicants so you have nothing to lose by applying.

Interview 

Shortlisted candidates and their parents will be invited to meet with the College Principal, Head of Secondary School and the Director of the Alter School of Jewish Studies and Ivrit in Term 1 in 2026. 

An interview does not in itself imply the student has been selected as the scholarship recipient.

Open Mornings

If you haven’t yet seen the College, then please register for one of our Open Mornings by clicking here. 

Further information

Please note that families applying or who have applied via the independent Jewish Education Foundation / Fee Assessment Board for 2026 or 2027, or who have already been assisted for another child by the Board, are unable to apply for this scholarship.

Uniforms, transport and other levies, if applicable, are charged to parents in addition to the tuition fee contribution.

If you have any queries regarding the enrolment process, or the academic or co-curricular programs at Mount Scopus then please feel free to contact Denise Kain, Enrolment Director on 9834 0073 or dkain@scopus.vic.edu.au. 

If you have any queries regarding the financial assistance application then please contact Laurent Schonker, Finance Manager, on 9834 0027 or lschonker@scopus.vic.edu.au.