In addition to the suite of teaching scholarships and grants offered by the Queensland Department of Education, there is a range of other scholarship opportunities available that may assist you to reach your goal of becoming a teacher.
Tertiary and university students
The Australian Government offers scholarships for new teaching students studying full-time. Find out about
Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships.
Tertiary Access Payment
The Australian Government offers a payment to help students with the cost of moving from regional or remote areas for tertiary study. Find out about the
Tertiary Access Payment.
Relocation Scholarship
The Australian Government offer a once a year payment if you get Abstudy or Youth Allowance. You must also need to move to or from a regional or remote area for higher education study. Find out about the
Relocation Scholarship.
School students
The
TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Prize is awarded each year to support high achieving Queensland students in Year 12 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership.
The
Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in STEM Education is for senior students (and teachers) who demonstrate innovative contribution to STEM education.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The
Lambert McBride Perpetual Bursary provides one high-achieving Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander full-time student with a bursary to assist with their university studies.
The Bevan Costello Senior Bursary supports 2 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people from the South Burnett region to pursue higher education, an alternative schooling program, employment or a similar experience.