2024 – Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship – Curtin University, Australia

Applications open: 18/01/2024
Applications close: 14/03/2024

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Description/Applicant information

Disclaimer – This scholarship is made available and administered by the Department of Education. You should contact the Department of Education for up to date information about the scholarship, and to apply.

The Department of Education is offering 2 scholarships to support aspiring Aboriginal secondary teachers to complete a undergraduate or postgraduate qualification on a full-time or part-time basis.

The Department of Education is committed to creating culturally responsive environments that build on the strength of Aboriginal students, engage them in learning and enable them to thrive academically and socially. A key part of achieving this is increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people teaching in secondary schools.

The Bob Hawke Aboriginal teacher scholarships are named in honour of Bob Hawke’s lifelong support of Indigenous rights and his vision of a fair and inclusive Australia.

Student type

• Current Students

Faculty

• Faculty of Humanities

Course type

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

Specifically for

• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Students

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Value

An undergraduate scholarship valued at up to $30,000 including:

• A total of $28,000 to support you to complete a Bachelor of Education (Secondary). This will be an amount of $7,000 for each year of full‑time study, or equivalent.
• A $2,000 appointment allowance, if you start full-time employment as a teacher in a Western Australian public school within 12 months of completing the teaching course.

A postgraduate scholarship valued at up to $16,000 including:

• A total of $14,000 to support you to complete a Master of Teaching (Secondary). This will be an amount of $7,000 for each year of full‑time study, or equivalent.
• A $2,000 appointment allowance, if you start full-time employment as a teacher in a Western Australian public school within 12 months of completing the teaching course.

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Eligibility criteria

In order to be considered for the scholarships, you must:

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and reside in Western Australia
• Not already be in receipt of a tertiary scholarship or other financial assistance for the purposes of study from the Department of Education
• Confirm that you express an interest in working as a secondary teacher in a Western Australian public school, upon completion of the teaching qualification
• Not already be a qualified secondary teacher
• Confirm and provide proof you either:
  • Intend to enrol in an accredited secondary teaching qualification at a recognised Australian tertiary institution by closure of 2024 enrolments
  • Are enrolled in an accredited secondary teaching qualification at a recognised Australian tertiary institution, and have completed no more than one year of full time study towards that qualification.

Application process

• Download the Bob Hawke Aboriginal teacher scholarship 2024 application form .
• Fill in all relevant sections.
• Address the selection criteria in a written response (1 page).
• Prepare your resume and have it ready for submission including up-to-date experience, employment details and any activities which may support your application.
• Collate documentation of academic transcript and proof of enrolment or intention to enrol. If you are not currently enrolled, please provide a letter from a referee confirming your intention to enrol by 2024.
• Use the checklist in section G of the application form to confirm you have included all required documents.
• Email your completed application and supporting documents, as one single PDF file, by 5pm on 14 March 2024 to AboriginalTeacherScholarship@education.wa.edu.au .
• You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of application.
• The Department of Education will review all applications and notify you regarding the outcome and next steps.

Enquiries

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Education on 9264 4576 or email AboriginalTeacherScholarship@education.wa.edu.au .

Further Information

https://www.education.wa.edu.au/aboriginal-teacher-scholarships

Useful Information

• Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship 2023-24 Poster A4.pdf
• Bob Hawke Aboriginal teacher scholarship 2024 application form.docx

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