Valerie and Lawrence Kennedy Scholarship

This scholarship will provide travelling support for Master of Teaching candidates who are undertaking a regional, rural or remote Indigenous placement in Australia, or international placement in a Primary school setting. Eligible applicants will be invited to apply.

Applications open

1 Jan 2022

Last day for applications

1 Dec 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

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $2,000

Applicable study areas

Education, teaching and training

Number of scholarships awarded

Multiple

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary);  AND
    • undertaking a regional, rural or remote Indigenous teaching placement in a Primary school setting;  OR
    • undertaking an international placement in a Primary school setting.

    Selection criteria

    • eligible students will be invited to submit an application.
    • applicants will be assessed on the merit of their application.
  • Application process

    Eligible students will be invited to submit an online application.  If you believe that you have been accepted into an eligible program and have not been invited to apply for this scholarship or with questions regarding this scholarship please email: mgse-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au

  • When will I know the outcome?

    Applicants will be notified prior to placement.

What are the benefits?

Work Integrated Learning – Indigenous (Mildura): up to $1,200 per person
Work Integrated Learning – International: up to $2,000 per person
Engaging and Assessing Learners 3 – Indigenous (Northern Territory): up to $1,800 per person

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