Collette Tayler Indigenous Education Scholarship
Indigenous Australians taking the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) and (Early Childhood and Primary) in 2024 are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Research students may also be considered. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students in endeavours that promote excellent teaching of young Indigenous children, educational leadership and close collaboration with Indigenous leaders and communities. Advancing reconciliation, building understanding, and promoting the wellbeing of young Indigenous Australians is an overarching driver of this scholarship.
Applications open
10 Oct 2023
Last day for applications
30 Nov 2023
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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.
Application type
Application required
How to apply
Benefit type
General allowance
Full benefit details
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Total value
up to $12,000
Applicable study areas
Education, teaching and training
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 2
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"Scholarship funding has also enabled me to present initial research findings from my PhD at national and international conferences. Exchanging ideas and receiving feedback on my work has allowed me to explore and apply new perspectives to my PhD research. It has also allowed me to establish myself within early childhood science education research networks."
Read Cristina's story
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be an Indigenous Australian* who is enrolled, or intends to enrol, in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) or (Early Childhood and Primary) - first or second year; OR
- be undertaking research involving Indigenous young children and families in the field of early childhood education at the University of Melbourne. In this case the person undertaking the research may be Indigenous or non Indigenous, and from any faculty or graduate school at the University of Melbourne.
Preference will be given to candidates who meet eligibility 1 and are female students.*Australian citizen of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. The status of Indigenous Australians must be confirmed by Murrup Barak Melbourne's Institute for Indigenous Development.Selection criteria
- Eligible applicants are ranked based on their potential contribution to Indigenous Early Childhood Education
- Preference will be given to students commencing the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) or (Early Childhood and Primary), and female applicants
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Application process
- Submit an online application. The application form will be available when the scholarship opens.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview and/or referees contacted.
- For any questions regarding this scholarship please contact: mgse-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au
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When will I know the outcome?
The offer will be made by January at the latest.
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About the donor
Professor Collette Tayler
Through this gift Professor Emeritus Collette Tayler wished to recognise Indigenous Australians, and to support students in endeavours that promote excellent teaching of young Indigenous children, educational leadership and close collaboration with Indigenous leaders and/or communities. It is hoped that the gift can assist eligible students to research and develop educational experiences for young Indigenous children and their families. Advancing reconciliation, building understanding, and promoting the wellbeing of young Indigenous Australians is an overarching idea behind this gift.
The University of Melbourne produced a tribute video for Professor Tayler.
Read more about Professor Collette Tayler
What are the benefits?
Up to $12,000 in total. Recipients will receive up to $6,000 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.