Grace Lutheran College scholarships: dates for 2028 entry

Quick answer: Grace Lutheran College offers academic scholarships for new students entering Years 7 to 10. For 2028 entry, applications close on 30 October 2026 and testing is on Saturday 13 February 2027. Grace is on ACER's participating schools list.

Grace Lutheran College at a glance

Grace's application window closes in October, months before the test. That's much earlier than most Brisbane schools, so families who wait for the usual January deadlines will miss it.

Which test does Grace Lutheran use?

Grace's scholarship page gives the testing date but doesn't name the test. The college is on ACER's participating schools list. Check the format when you apply.

The ACER scholarship test is set by the Australian Council for Educational Research. Year 7 and 8 entry uses Level 1, with Written Expression (two 25-minute tasks), Humanities (about 40 to 45 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes) and Mathematics (about 32 to 36 questions in 40 minutes). Primary entry (Years 4 to 6) uses Level P, with Reading and Viewing, Mathematics and Writing. Later secondary entry uses Levels 2 and 3.

Many Queensland schools use ACER's cooperative sitting, where your child sits the test once and the results go to each school you've registered with. For 2028 entry, the cooperative sitting is on Saturday 27 February 2027, with registrations closing on Sunday 7 February 2027.

More on this test: The ACER scholarship test explained · Which ACER level your child sits

Key dates for 2028 entry

Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Grace Lutheran's scholarship page before you register.

What else counts

• Scholarship test results
• Commitment to personal growth, service and excellence
• Criteria are reviewed each year; check the college site

How to prepare

• Start about three months out. For a February test, that means November.
• Sit one full timed practice test in the right format to find the weakest section.
• Practise writing under time, with feedback on one thing at a time. Writing is the section families find hardest to judge at home.
• Build reading stamina with a mix of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and talk about what writers imply, not just what happens.
• Keep the last week light. Familiarity and rest matter more than cramming.

Practice for the ACER scholarship test

Our ACER Level 1 practice tests are designed for Year 7 entry, with Humanities, Mathematics and Written Expression. Check the product page for the available mocks and writing-marking options.

These are independent practice materials, not official test papers, and they don't predict scholarship outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

When do Grace Lutheran scholarship applications close?

30 October 2026, for 2028 entry.

When is the Grace Lutheran scholarship test?

Saturday 13 February 2027.

Which years can apply?

New students entering Years 7, 8, 9 or 10.

Other Queensland schools

• Albany Creek State High School (HAST)
• Murrumba State Secondary College (HAST)
• St Joseph's Nudgee College
• Clayfield College

See which test every Queensland school uses in our Queensland school scholarships guide.

Practice Tests & Exams is an independent provider and is not affiliated with Grace Lutheran College, ACER, EduTest or AAS. Details are from the school, the test providers and published sources as of 27 October 2026. Always check the school's own website for current dates and conditions.