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Aspiring Teacher Grants 2025
Scholarships and Grants, Engagement and Talent Acquisition, People Branch
Are you a high achieving school leaver interested in becoming a teacher? If you are, financial assistance is available to support you to kick start your teaching career.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Teacher |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Cairns region,Central West Qld,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CO592724/24 |
| Closing date | 13-Dec-2024 |
| Job duration | N/A |
| Contact person | Jacinta Toohey |
| Contact details | 0730552991 Access the National Relay Service |
Grant Details
A one-off cash payment of $2,500 (general category) or $5,000 (rural/remote category) is paid if you meet the academic and residential criteria. Payments are aimed at assisting with study-related expenses in commencing university.
About You
You must:
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia
- Successfully complete Year 12 at a Queensland state or non-state school in 2024
- Obtain an ATAR of 88.75 or higher
- Commence or continue an initial teacher education (ITE) program at a Queensland Higher Education Institution in Semester 1, 2025 on a full-time basis
Rural or Remote applications
Eligible rural and remote applicants are those whose family residential address whilst they were completing Year 12 falls within the catchment of a Queensland (state) school with a transfer rating* of TR3-TR7 as per the Department of Education Schools Directory.
Rural and remote applicants can also submit an application for the general category, however, applicants can only be successful in one category.
Priority selection will be given to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students and students who reside in a drought declared Local Government area.
Why apply?
This is a great opportunity to start your journey of becoming a teacher and as you progress through your studies, you may also be eligible for other Scholarships and Grants offered through the Department of Education.
How to apply
- Review the Fact Sheet (below)
- Gather all your supporting documents (as listed in the Supporting Documents Checklist below)
- Click the green ‘Apply online' button (below) - you may need to create an account
- When logged into your Smart Jobs account, complete the online questionnaire including responses to supporting questions and upload ALL the supporting documentation
- Submit your application by 13 December 2024.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
