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Scholarships and grants

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​​​​​​Get paid to study teaching

​If you’re committed to studying an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program, we’re here to help.

We offer financial support, access to unique teaching experiences and permanent employment as a teacher through the following scholarships and grants.

Check to see if you’re eligible and how to apply.

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Aspiring Teacher Grant

Who it’s for?

Year 12 graduates from Queensland schools

What’s in it for you?

One-off payment of up to $5,000

Beyond the Range—Professional Experience Grant

Who it’s for?

Third or fourth year Initial Teacher Education students (preservice teachers)

What’s in it for you?

A grant up to $5,000 (per semester)

Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship

Who it’s for?

Initial Teacher Education students (preservice teachers)

What’s in it for you?

Up to $40,000 (before tax) and permanent employment when you graduate

Regional Professional Experience Grant

Who it’s for?

Third or fourth year Initial Teacher Education students (preservice teachers)

What’s in it for you?

A grant of up to $3,400 (per semester)

Regional, Rural and Remote Graduate Teacher Scholarship

Who it’s for?

Final year Initial Teacher Education students (preservice teachers)

What’s in it for you?

Up to $15,000 (before tax) and permanent employment when you graduate

Supported Pathway into Teaching

Who it’s for?

Department of Education Teacher Aides studying an Initial Teacher Education degree

What’s in it for you?

From Term 3 2023, special leave with pay to undertake compulsory practical placements and an offer of permanent employment when you graduate. Details on how to apply will be available on this website soon.

Turn to Teaching Internship Program

Who it’s for?

Career changers with a degree/postgraduate Initial Teacher Education students (preservice students)

What’s in it for you?

Up to $20,000 (before tax), a paid internship and permanent employment

Trade to Teach Internship Program

Who it’s for?

Career changers/individuals with a trade qualification

What’s in it for you?

Up to $20,000 (before tax), a paid internship and permanent employment

We also offer a range of scholarships for existing teachers, students and non-teaching staff.

These include:

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Last updated 03 August 2023