Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
1 Feb 2025
Applications close
1 Apr 2025
Benefit amount
Up to $6,000
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The scholarship is awarded to a high-achieving student enrolled in the Professional Learning Capstone as part of a Master of Teaching, and pursuing research in the field of education, the outcome of which is likely to enhance the advancement of social justice in educational settings and provide equality of access to improved facilitation of learning, in identified communities.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of up to $6,000, paid as a lump sum after census date.
Amount:
Up to $6,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in a Professional Learning Capstone subject as part of a Master of Teaching program
- Be pursuing research in the field of education through the Professional Learning Capstone, the outcome of which is likely to enhance the advancement of social justice in educational settings and provide equality of access to improved facilitation of learning, in identified communities.
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants will be assessed on the merit of their application and previous academic results in the Master of Teaching
Preference may be given to those studying the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) and/or research projects focused on Indigenous education or assisting communities experiencing disadvantage.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Education
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How to apply
- Complete an application form online. A link to the form will be available from this site when the scholarship opens.
- Applications are ranked by the selection committee which consists of three academics.
As part of your application you will need to :
- describe your research project
- explain how your proposed research looks to enhance the advancement of social justice in educational settings and provide equality of access to improved facilitation of learning in identified communities
- outline your motivation for your chosen research proposal
- Identify whether your project focuses on Indigenous education or assisting communities experiencing disadvantage
- Provide any plans you have to continue with research past the completion of your Master of Teaching
If you have any questions, please submit an enquiry.
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants will be notified of the outcome by early May at the latest.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Not open yet
Applications open:
1 Feb 2025
Applications close:
1 Apr 2025
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