Workforce Initiatives (Human Resources) offers a range of scholarships and grants to support aspiring teachers to undertake their tertiary studies and professional experience placements. Information about the following scholarships and grants is available from the Make a Difference. Teach website.
Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarships support people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage who plan to commence or continue an approved pre-service teacher education program (full-time) in 2012 at a Queensland higher education institution. Scholarships are available to Year 12 graduates, non-teaching departmental employees, postgraduate and post-school applicants.
Bid O’Sullivan Teaching Scholarships support Year 12 graduates who live in areas of Queensland classified by DET as rural or remote to undertake a pre-service teacher education program at a Queensland higher education institution.
Aspiring Teacher Grants are available to secondary students who complete Year 12 with an OP of 1 to 5 in 2011 and commence a pre-service teacher education program at a Queensland
Step into Teaching Scholarships offer financial support and access to permanent employment for people seeking a career change into teaching secondary mathematics and sciences.
Beyond the Range – Professional Experience Grants provide financial assistance to pre-service teachers undertaking a professional experience placement in a rural or remote state school.
Kindy Beyond the Range – Professional Experience Grants provide financial assistance to early childhood pre-service teachers undertaking a professional experience placement in a rural or remote kindergarten program.
