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Aspiring Teacher Grant

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​​​​​​If you have decided to become a teacher, our Aspiring Teacher Grants will help you to get started.

Why you should apply​

If successful, you will receive a one-off lump-sum grant payment of $2,500 for general applicants or $5,000 for rural or remote residents during the first semester of study to assist with study-related expenses such as a computer, textbooks and stationery.

For students from rural or remote communities, the funds can assist with additional expenses incurred, when moving from your home to undertake study. Funds will be paid after confirmation of enrolment in an eligible initial teacher education course (ITE).​

Who the grant is for

To be eligible for an Aspiring Teacher Grant, you must:​

  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia
  • successfully complete Year 12 at any Queensland school during 2024, or have graduated in 2023 and took a gap year in 2024
  • obtain an ATAR result of 88.75 or higher
  • commence an initial teacher education program at a Queensland university or tertiary institution in the first semester of the year after graduating Year 12
  • not have already accepted one of our other scholarships or grants to support your tertiary studies.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria above, rural or remote applicants must also reside within the catchment of a Queensland state school with a transfer rating of between 3 and 7 as per the Department of Education schools directory.

Priority selection will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students who reside in drought-affected communities. Drought declared regions can be viewed on the drought situation map provided by the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation.

How to apply

Apply now for the 2025 Aspiring Teacher Grants program. Applications close at midnight on Friday 13 December 2024.

Step 1: Gather supporting documents

The following documents are required for your online application.

  • Authority to Release ATAR result.
  • Academic/school results for Years 11 (semesters 1 and 2) and 12 (semester 1 only).
  • Proof of Australian Citizenship/permanent residency status.
  • Tertiary Entrance evidence (where an early offer has been made).
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
  • Other documents required, where applicable:
    • If a rural/remote applicant—Proof of residential address (e.g. family rates notice)
    • If already studying an ITE course during Year 12—academic results transcript (Semester 1, 2024) and evidence of continued enrolment for Semester 1, 2025.

​Step 2: Apply onli​​​ne

Submit your online application on the Smart Jobs site. Use the 'Apply now' button below to begin.

Apply now

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Enquiries

If you’d rather talk to someone from our Scholarships and Grants team for more information, email scholarships@qed.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3055 2991.

2024 grant recipients

Alyssa Wilhelmsen, Stretton State College

Amelia Tranter, The Glennie School

Amy Robinson, Ferny Grove State High School

Baden Wastell, The Cathedral College (Rockhampton)

Breanna Gardiner (R&R), Biloela State High School

Bridey Mills, Toowoomba Christian College

Chloe Avenell, St Mary's College (Ipswich)

Claire Thurtell, Corinda State High School

Coby Graham, Toowoomba Christian College

Cooper McDonald, Mount Gravatt State High School

Daniel Furze, Balmoral State High School

Douglas Cowan, Marymount College

Elara Kelly, Narangba Valley State High School

Elise Scrivens, Mary MacKillop Catholic College (Highfields)

Ella Fernleigh, Ormeau Woods State High School

Ella Woodburn, Chancellor State College

Emily Fox, Craigslea State High School

Felicity Roberts (R&R), Chinchilla Christian College

Grace Nuske, Shailer Park State High School

Hanna Muamar, Upper Coomera State College

Hannah Niessl, The Gap State High School

Holly Gavarra, St Rita's College, Clayfield

Isabelle Logan, Lourdes Hill College (Hawthorne)

Jai Katene, Robina State High School

James MacCallum, St Patrick's College (Shorncliffe)

Jennifer Lubke, Indooroopilly State High School

Joe McGowan, Rochedale State High School

Kayleigh Sutherland, Palm Beach Currumbin State High School

Lana Holt, San Sisto College

Lauren Collins North Lakes State College

Lauren Eldridge, Mount Gravatt State High School

Mali Dawson, Centenary Heights State High School

Matthew Sippel, Darling Downs Christian School

Meg Lanson, Yeppoon State High School

Mia Perry, Emmanuel College, Carrara

Michaela Smith, Kenmore State High School

Mitchell Bombolas, Brisbane State High School

Nate Nugent, Iona College

Noah Cross, Isis District State High School

Noah Felton, Elanora State High School

Noah Kelly, Marist College Ashgrove

Olivia Ryan, Stretton State College

Percival Curtain (R&R), Saint Mary's Catholic College (Kingaroy)

Prue Dow (R&R), Monto State High School

Rachel Woods, MacGregor State High School

Rory Kaatz, Kedron State High School

Scarlette Joske, Miami State High School

Stella Temple, Nerang State High School

William Carter, St Brendan's College (Yeppoon)

Yolanda Stock, Groves Christian College, Kingston

Zachary Hampson, North Rockhampton State High School

Zachary Johnson, Pimlico State High School


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Last updated 25 September 2024