Graham Corr Award
This award supports second-year students in the Master of Teaching (Primary) who demonstrate outstanding teaching practice.
Application type
No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
International student
Applicable study areas
Education, teaching and training
Number of scholarships awarded
At least 1
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be a second-year student currently enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Primary)
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants will be assessed on teaching excellence, demonstrated through the Clinical Praxis exam and clinical teaching practice, and upon referral from senior academics.
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Application process
No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.
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When will I know the outcome?
The offer will be made by May at the latest.
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About the donor
Dr Graham Corr
Dr Graham Corr TPTC, TTLC, BCom Melb (1963), DipEd, BEd Melb(1968), GradDiplib'ship, MEd, PhD (Oregon). Graham attended Melbourne Teachers' College in 1951-52. He started his teaching career teaching in country schools and was invited to join the staff at Burwood Teachers' College and then, in 1964 Frankston Teachers' College. He joined Melbourne Teachers' College in 1968. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, Head of Department and Head of School during various amalgamations between 1972-1988. He was then appointed as Assistant to the Vice Chancellor's Office in international Education and Deputy Dean, Institute of Education between 1993-1994. After retiring from the University in 1994, Graham kept active as a project manager, property developer, public speaker, administrator and educational consultant. His contributions to the educational community include leadership and vision in librarianship and information studies courses as well as early involvement in the international program at the University.
What are the benefits?
A single payment of up to $2,254 will be awarded in 2021 .
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