Stronger Smarter Institute Teachers of STEM Initiative - Graduate Certificate - Indigenous Scholarship

The Teachers of STEM Initiative™ is an innovative initiative focusing on supporting First Nations female tertiary students to secure a STEM qualification as an element of their degree. Developed by The Stronger Smarter Institute, through funding provided by the National Indigenous Australians Agency the Teachers of STEM Initiative provides:
• Support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women to complete STEM teaching qualifications.
• Professional development opportunities for educators seeking to improve the STEM educational experience of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
Successful applicants will receive the following:
• Financial scholarship support to help with the costs with studying for undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Mentoring support from First Nation teachers and STEM professionals in both academic and wellbeing.
•Professional development programs with a focus on Indigenous Knowledges STEM.
•Networking and partnership opportunities

Scholarship details

Value: $3,280 approx. total

Duration: 4 Years

Availability: 7 scholarships offered

Application dates

Open all year round

Options


This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic merit
Remote/rural students
Women only

Areas of study:

  • Engineering
  • Science and mathematics
  • Teacher education

At Institution:

Any in Australia

Study level:

  • Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma

Study Load:

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Location:

  • TAS
  • VIC
  • WA
  • ACT
  • NSW
  • NT
  • SA
  • QLD

Eligibility Criteria

How to Apply