The Fay Thomas Scholarship

This scholarship will provide support for a student who is currently enrolled in the Master of Instructional Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education and is an experienced member of staff from a remote, rural or regional Victorian State School (Primary or Secondary) to undertake study or research in the fields of school leadership and management. The scholarship is worth approximately $6,000.

Applications open

1 Jan 2021

Last day for applications

15 Mar 2021
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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 $6,000

Applicable study areas

Education, teaching and training

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

    • be a student of the Master of Instructional Leadership
    • have a minimum of 5 years school leadership experience
    • be working at a remote, rural or regional government school

    Preference will be given to students entering their second year of the Master of Instructional Leadership.

    Selection criteria

    • eligible applicants will be assessed on the merit of their application and previous academic results, including results for the first year of the Master of Instructional Leadership (if applicable)
  • Application process
    • completion of application via the online application form.  The application form will be available when the scholarship opens on 1 January, 2021
    • applications are ranked by the selection committee which consists of three University academics

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  • When will I know the outcome?

    Applicants will be notified of the outcome by May 2021 at the latest.

What are the benefits?

Approximately $6,000

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