The generosity of our community enables us to offer a number of scholarships each year to girls who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability, a commitment to pursuing further academic success, and who embody our School Values with a particular focus on Responsible Citizenship.

The Brown Sisters’ Memorial Year 10 Entrance Scholarship

The Brown Sisters’ Memorial Entrance Scholarship provides the gift of a Wilderness education to an academically talented girl from outside of our School, who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Wilderness.

Creswell Year 10 Entrance Scholarship

Bequeathed by old scholar, Miss Joan Creswell (Class of 1947), the Creswell Year 10 Entrance Scholarship provides the gift of a Wilderness education to a girl who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Wilderness.

Year 10 Old Scholars’ Scholarship

The Year 10 Old Scholars’ Scholarship is awarded to a current or new student entering Year 10 and provides 50% remission of tuition fees through to Year 12. Recipients are daughters or granddaughters of old scholars who are financial members of the Old Scholars’ Association.

These life changing opportunities enable us to support the learning development of a girl and extend her world and possibilities. Here, she will be able to achieve her personal best, become an independent and responsible young woman, and take her place confidently in the world beyond school.

To make a tax-deductible contribution to the Wilderness Scholarship Fund, please click here.

Alternatively, you can EFT transfer using the details below, or you can post a cheque made payable to ‘Wilderness School Foundation Scholarship Fund’ to 30 Hawkers Road Medindie SA 5081.

Account name: Wilderness School Foundation Scholarship Fund
BSB: 015 450
Account number: 2800 91743
Reference: Please state your donor receipt name e.g. 'John Citizen'

The Wilderness School Foundation Building Fund is the major source of income for significant redevelopment and capital works.

Generous contributions from our community have recently enabled the School to complete the Learning Commons – a place intended to inspire, shape and change the way in which our girls learn. Our vision is to ensure a breadth of experience for all of our girls through state-of-the-art facilities that support our enduring commitment to be a world leader in girls’ education.

To make a tax-deductible contribution to the Wilderness School Foundation Building Fund, please click here.

Alternatively, you can EFT transfer using the details below, or you can post a cheque made payable to ‘Wilderness School Foundation Scholarship Fund’ to 30 Hawkers Road Medindie SA 5081.

Account name: Wilderness School Foundation Building Fund
BSB: 015 010
Account number: 1111 52701
Reference: Please state your name e.g. 'John Citizen'

Follow the links to view our Foundation Collection Notice and Privacy Policy.

Behind every prize is an inspirational story. What is yours?

The story behind Kathleen Hassell Memorial Prize for English.

As a school student, Miss Hassell won the Tennyson Medal for English and in 1938 joined the Wilderness staff as an English and Latin teacher. The onset of World War II saw a call go out for metal for the war effort. Despite her evident and ongoing passion for the subject, she donated her medal for salvage. Miss Hassell went on to become the Wilderness Senior Mistress and later, Headmistress of our School. The prize bearing her name was donated by an anonymous past student who knew her as the Senior Mistress.

Each year across every year level, we recognise the individual academic, sporting and community achievements of our girls with annual prizes.

Each girl who is awarded a prize receives a specially designed and engraved medallion in recognition of her achievement.

Some prizes are named and have wonderful stories behind them that connect the past with the present. Providing further inspiration for our girls to achieve and excel, they become treasured mementos in future years.

We ask you to consider adding your own unique story to a prize, or that of someone you wish to honour or remember. By establishing a named prize, it will play an important role in the history of the School and be truly cherished by our girls for generations to come.

If you would like to share a story, please contact our Head of Philanthropy on 8343 1088 or email.

More than 135 years ago, the Misses Brown made a commitment to providing a quality education for girls. Through a planned gift in your will, you create a lasting legacy and ensure the endurance of that commitment.

Buildings, sport, and life-changing learning have long characterised Wilderness School. So too, has the spirit of generosity and philanthropy that has enabled the School to offer so many exceptional opportunities.

By including a gift in your will to Wilderness, you connect your own detailed story and rich experiences at Wilderness with that of future generations of girls. Perhaps you are passionate about strong educational programs, value high quality learning facilities, wish to support Science, the Arts, or Sport, or fervently believe in intergenerational equity.

A gift made through your will exemplifies your deepest beliefs and ensures a legacy that extends far into the future. Including Wilderness in your estate planning means that your values will continue to impact generations of future students.

The Green Door Society recognises old scholars, donors and friends of the School who continue the tradition of investing in Wilderness through a planned estate gift of any size. Gifts may be unrestricted or designated to support an area of your choice.

As a member, you will receive a beautiful, yet discreet, Green Door Society pin signifying membership and acknowledging your support. You will also receive invitations to special events and activities through the year.

Our Head of Philanthropy is available to discuss in complete confidence your options for making a bequest. Please contact them on 8343 1088 or email. Alternatively, you can learn more about the Green Door Society here or download a Codicil.

'The greatest gift in life is to be remembered.’ Ken Venturi. ‘In memory of’ scholarships and prizes are dedicated in memory of a deceased loved one.

In Memoriam Scholarships and Prizes

An in memoriam scholarship fund or prize is a fitting opportunity to honour and memorialise the life and influence of a late family member through a gift established in their name.

To learn more, or to establish a named scholarship fund or prize in a loved one’s memory, please contact our Head of Philanthropy on 8343 1088 or email, who will work closely with the family to support you in this special effort.

Tributes in lieu of flowers

Families of Wilderness old scholars who have passed away, may wish to request that funeral guests make a tribute donation in lieu of giving flowers at a funeral. Gifts in lieu of flowers are a special way for family and friends to show their respect and convey sympathy to the bereaved.

We can assist with wording for funeral notices and provision of donation forms and envelopes for your funeral guests. Tributes can be directed to a particular area of support in memory of a loved one. If you do not have a preferred area, we suggest the Wilderness School Foundation Scholarship Fund, awarded to academically talented girls from outside our School, who could otherwise not afford to attend Wilderness School.

For further information on arranging tributes in lieu of flowers, please contact our Head of Philanthropy on 8343 1088 or email, who will work closely with the family to support you in this special effort.

Through Giving Circles - groups of people who engage and pool resources - individuals can be part of a larger effort and have a greater impact in their giving.

Wilderness School’s Circle of Friends Scholarships are formed around the idea of those who have more in their lives acting on behalf of a young woman who has less. Circle of Friends Scholarships provide donors with a sense of accomplishment and can bring deep meaning and satisfaction to their philanthropy and strengthen the bond they have with other donors.

A Wilderness Circle of Friends named scholarship is created when a small group of friends, family members, parents, old scholars, or others come together for the purpose of bringing a Wilderness education within reach of a girl who might otherwise never have the opportunity.

To participate, each friend contributes a donation per year which, when pooled, is equal to full tuition for a student. Donations are received through the Wilderness School Foundation Scholarship Fund, offering tax-deductibility to enable a fixed-term scholarship that reflects the circle’s name and values.

• Step 1: Find a small group of friends, family members, parents, old scholars or others who are interested in making a difference together and establish your Circle’s contribution levels.
• Step 2: Choose your cause. Who do you want to award your scholarship to? Chances are that the members of your Circle will have a variety of philanthropic interests. Take time to brainstorm about what your shared values are.
• Step 3: Make an appointment to discuss your options and timeline with the Head of Philanthropy on 08 8343 1088 or via email.

For further information click here.