Community
6 December, 2024
Scholarship for early childhood studies
ANYONE considering a career in early childhood is encouraged to apply for an early childhood scholarship.
The education department is currently offering scholarships and financial support for people keen to become qualified or to upskill.
This means you can earn while you learn and get the best start for your career.
Financial support is available while you study to become an early childhood teacher or educator.
Whether you’re just starting your studies, upskilling, or already on your way to becoming an early childhood teacher or educator there are financial support options for you.
These packages can contribute towards course fees, living costs while you study (especially while on placement) and other essential expenses related to your education.
The early childhood scholarships program offers financial support to become an early childhood teacher.
Scholarships of up to $34,000 (before tax) is available for aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, while financial support of up to $7,000 (before tax) is available for educators to upskill from a certificate to a diploma.
The early childhood aboriginal pathways scholarship program offers financial support to become an early childhood teacher or educator.
