While the scholarship is named after Dr (Aunty) Mary Atkinson, it’ll have your name on it if you’re one of the top performing Aboriginal and/or Torr...
Early Childhood Aboriginal Pathway Scholarships
This scholarship is for eligible Aboriginal people wanting to become an early childhood educator or early childhood teacher, including those looking to upskill. Scholarship options are available to support approved qualifications from Certificate III and Diploma through to degree and postgraduate level qualifications. These qualifications allow the recipient to teach either as an early childhood educator or an early childhood teacher registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Scholarship details
Application dates
Open all year round
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://bawecsip-cp.enquire.cloud/round/RND-0000002/52
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Teacher education
At Institution:
- VIC Universities
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate coursework
- VET courses
- Postgraduate research
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- VIC
Eligibility Criteria
The qualification studied must allow the recipient to teach either as an early childhood educator or an early childhood teacher registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. These include:
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care;
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care;
Approved early childhood bachelor degree;
Approved early childhood graduate diploma;
Approved early childhood masters qualification.
How to Apply
To apply, visit the Victorian Government Department of Education and Training scholarships and employment incentives website.
Further Information
A full list of early childhood education qualifications approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) from Certificate III through to postgraduate qualifications can be found on the Early Childhood Aboriginal Pathway Scholarships website.