YEAR 7 APPLICATIONS

MSA offers 75 student-athlete scholarships for entry in Year 7.

The application process for Year 7 commences 12 months prior to the proposed year of entry when students are in Grade 6.

Applications for Year 7, 2027 will open in Term 1, 2026 from: Monday 2nd February until Wednesday 25th March.

An application form will be available on this page from early February.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1. APPLY ONLINE

Before completing an online application, you will be required to have the following information on hand:

  • A Head Shot Photo

  • Current Primary School Details

  • Sport Details (Including Coach Contact Details and Achievements)

  • Grade 5 Semester 1 and 2 Reports

  • NAPLAN Report

  • Credit card details to pay the $100 application fee.

Your application is only finalised once you have submitted your payment. Application fee is non-refundable.

References are NOT accepted as part of the application.

Important Note: After submitting your application an email confirmation will be received from notifications@fillout.com. Information regarding selection trials will be sent from MSA Pathways Manager, kate.green@education.vic.gov.au. Please check your junk E-mail folders and add these email address to your safe senders list.

Step 2. SELECTION PROCESS

The select-entry process is based on potential for development in high performance sport, existing talent and academic results, including classroom effort, behaviour and attendance.

Sport Potential and Performance

All Year 7 applicants are invited to take part in a performance testing day and selection trials as part of the talent identification process. Sport selection is based on a review of sport details provided in the application, performance testing and selection trials which include;

  • Performance Testing - Including general power, speed (running) and anthropometric testing.

  • Sports Specific Training and Drills.

**The selection trial period will be held in Term 2, 2026. Applicants will be contacted via the email at the end of Term 1 with specific trial dates, times and locations. for your sport and physical testing day information.

Performance Testing Day

The Performance Testing Day will be held in Term 1 on Monday 30th March. (Save the Date)

8.30am - 10.30am - Football (Soccer), Basketball and Athletics

11.30am - 12.30pm - All other sports

Further details will be provided to applicants when applications have closed (after the 25th March)

Academic Results

A review of academic results (including effort, behaviour and attendance) based on school reports and further investigation by contacting your current school as required.

The below academic criterion is used as a guideline for selection:

  • Achieving a B grade (very good) academic average.

  • Academic effort and behavioural indicators are high.

  • School attendance levels (90%+)

Step 3. OFFERS MADE

Applicants are notified via email of the outcome of their application before the end of Term 2.

As part of a targeted focus on developing performance pathways for para-athletes, with support from Paralympics Australia, MSA welcomes applications from students with an eligible impairment for para-sport.