Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Round 2

November 2024

The Australian Government is providing financial support for initial teacher education (ITE) students commencing full-time teaching degrees in 2025 through the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program.

The Program commenced in 2024 and offers scholarships of up to $40,000 per student for full-time undergraduate ITE students ($10,000 per year for a four-year qualification) and up to $20,000 per student for full-time postgraduate ITE students ($10,000 per year for a two-year qualification).

In exchange for financial support, successful applicants will be required to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings after completing their degree. Up to 1,000scholarships are available every year for five years and priority will be given to applicants who identify as belonging to one or more of the following target cohorts:

High-achieving students (with an ATAR of 80 or more or equivalent academic result –undergraduate only)

Mid-career professionals.

First Nations peoples

People for whom English is an additional language/dialect

People with disability

People from regional, rural or remote locations

People from low socio-economic backgrounds

Applications for Round 2 open on 25 November 2024

People can register for updates at

www.education.gov.au/teaching-scholarships

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