At Lyndale Secondary College we offer annually, five (5) different scholarships to ALL interested students, including Year 6 students intending to enrol at our school. These scholarships offer the opportunity for students to demonstrate their potential and skill as leaders of our College. The scholarships will be awarded to students who:
a. Express sound academic aptitude (Barry Powell Academic Scholarship)
b. Demonstrate leadership potential (Ian Mitchell Leadership Scholarship)
c. Possess skills in sport (Basil Lithgo Sports Scholarship)
d. Display creativity in art (Gabrielle Blood Arts Scholarship)
e. Exhibit flair in performing arts (Lyndale Performing Arts Scholarship)
These scholarships are awarded based on an application by the student, an endorsement letter from a referee who has known the student for a while (not parents/relatives) and an interview at the College.
Please note that students may apply for more than one type of scholarship, however, they must indicate on the application form, each type of scholarship for which they wish to be considered.
Please download and email a scanned copy of your application to lyndale.sc@education.vic.gov.au by Friday 6/11/2026.
Application Form closing date: Friday 6th of November 2026
Application interviews will take place in Term 4
The late Councillor, Barry Powell, was a remarkable local figure in the Dandenong community. Barry’s great interests were the youth of the area, sport and community service. He was always a great supporter of our College and its students. It is with great pride and gratitude that the college is able to permanently acknowledge Barry’s wonderful service in the form of this scholarship.
Basil Lithgo was College Principal from 1976 – 1982. He was a great supporter of Sports at the College. It is with great pride and gratitude that the College is able to permanently acknowledge Basil’s services in the form of this Scholarship.
Gabrielle Blood was College Principal from 1983 – 1985. She was a great supporter of the Arts at the College. It is with great pride and gratitude that the College is able to permanently acknowledge Gabrielle’s wonderful services in the form of this Scholarship.
Ian Mitchell was College Principal from 1986 – 2004. As the longest serving principal, he established himself as an outstanding leader and great role model to both staff and students. It is with great pride and gratitude that the College is able to permanently acknowledge Ian’s wonderful leadership in the form of this Scholarship.
Lyndale Secondary College is dedicated to providing an environment which promotes Performing Arts as an essential element in life whereby respect, self-confidence, discipline, teamwork and commitment are fostered to adhering to the highest possible performance and personal standards. We are delighted to be able to offer a Performing Arts scholarship as a demonstration of our commitment to establishing Lyndale Secondary College as the Performing Arts school of choice in our region.
Scholarships Coordinator
