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

To be eligible for this Initiative, you must:
– Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
–  Be willing to upgrade your existing teaching qualification with an approved STEM course or be prepared to study a Graduate Certificate to support your existing STEM qualification and; 
– Be committed to transforming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student education outcomes. 

How to Apply

Download the application form here and start your submission on the same page.
 
Stronger Smarter Institute has also put together a guide on how to submit a strong application, advice from past Scholars and videos – which can be downloaded from here.