Quick answer: Trinity Lutheran College in Ashmore on the Gold Coast offers Academic, Performing Arts and Sports scholarships worth up to 50% of tuition, lasting until Year 12. Academic applicants sit the EduTest exam. In the last round, scholarships were for students entering Years 6 and 7, and the exam was on Saturday 14 February 2026.
Trinity Lutheran College at a glance
| School type | Lutheran co-educational college, ELC to Year 12 |
| Location | Ashmore, Gold Coast (Middle and Senior campus: 641 Ashmore Road) |
| Scholarship test | EduTest (academic) |
| Entry years (last round) | Years 6 and 7 |
| Value | Up to 50% of tuition |
| Award length | Remainder of enrolment, up to Year 12 |
There's no scholarship application fee at Trinity, but new families must lodge an enrolment application ($90) first. Students can apply in more than one category, with a separate application for each.
Which test does Trinity Lutheran use?
Trinity uses an EduTest academic exam; the fee is paid directly to EduTest. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
EduTest has five sections: verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, reading comprehension and mathematics (30 minutes each, multiple choice), plus a 15-minute written expression task with no separate planning time. Results are compared with students in the same year level nationally.
You register through the EduTest link on the school's website. Use the same email address for every EduTest registration, so results can be matched and, where schools take part, transferred between schools in the same testing cycle.
More on this test: EduTest vs ACER · EduTest results explained · EduTest practice tests compared
Key dates for 2028 entry
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Last round: EduTest exam | Saturday 14 February 2026 |
| 2028 entry | Expect a similar February date in 2027; check the college site |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Trinity Lutheran's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- EduTest academic exam results
- An interview for shortlisted applicants
- Performing arts: a 3 to 4 minute video, then an audition
- Sport: a portfolio of school, club or representative achievements
- An enrolment application ($90) for new students
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 EduTest scholarship test
Our EduTest-format mock exams cover all five sections under timed conditions, with worked explanations, a skill breakdown and written expression marked by a human teacher.
These are independent practice materials, not official test papers, and they don't predict scholarship outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Trinity Lutheran scholarships worth?
Up to 50% of tuition fees, at the Principal's discretion.
Is there a scholarship application fee?
No, but the EduTest exam has a fee, and new students pay a $90 enrolment application fee.
Can my child apply in more than one category?
Yes, with a separate application for each.
Other Queensland schools
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 Trinity 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.
Sources and further information
Check the school or assessment provider for current arrangements.
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