Beth MacLaren Smallwood Scholarships - Master of Learning Intervention (Deaf Education)
This scholarship supports Master of Learning Intervention (Deaf Education) students to become a qualified Teacher of the Deaf with fee remission worth up to $12,000 in total across the two-year duration of the course.
Please note that this scholarship is not running in 2019 for the 2020 intake. The scholarship will open in 2020 and be available for the 2021 intake.
Applications open
1 Oct 2020
Last day for applications
30 Nov 2020
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Last day for applications
This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Total value
up to $12,000
Applicable study areas
Education, teaching and training
Number of scholarships awarded
Up to 7
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- be enrolled, or intend to enrol, in the Master of Learning Intervention (Deaf Education)
- be a leader or emerging leader in a school that caters for children who are deaf and hard of hearing
- All applicants need to satisfy the MGSE Master of Learning Intervention entry requirements
- Applicants must not be in receipt of the Inclusive Education Grant.
All scholarship offers will be made under the condition that applicants commit to commence their Master of Learning Intervention (Deaf Education) studies at the University of Melbourne in Semester 1, 2021.
Selection criteria
- Evidence of strong teaching practice
- A strong interest in working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Knowledge of quality inclusive learning and teaching practices and differentiation
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, colleagues and parents
- Relevant professional teaching experience will be regarded positively.
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Application process
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When will I know the outcome?
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview in early December.
All applicants will be notified of an outcome by mid-December
In addition, any applicants wishing to be considered for the scholarships must also formally apply for admission into the Master of Learning Intervention. Click for more information on the MLI admission application process.
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About the donor
Beth MacLaren Smallwood
The scholarship was established by the Beth MacLaren Smallwood Foundation in memory of Beth MacLaren Smallwood who was a passionate supporter and advocate of enhancing educational opportunities for students who are deaf and hard of hearing to empower them to reach their full potential. It is the wish of the Foundation to continue Beth’s desire to support the knowledge and skills of teachers of the deaf and leaders in the field in Victoria.
What are the benefits?
Fee remission worth up to $12,000 for up to seven high-achieving teachers, comprising $6000 per year over the two-year duration of their course.
For complete listings of faculty-specific scholarships, please see individual faculty websites.
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.