Excellence in Initial Teacher Education Scholarship

The Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Scholarship supports high performing current Initial Teacher Education students during the final two years of their program.

About the Program

Scholarships are available annually, with each offering financial support of $5,000 per annum for the final 2 years of study.Mentoring and full time employment at SCS upon successful completion and relevant accreditation.

The Excellence in ITE Scholarship has a particular focus on those specialising in:

Primary Education: Religious Education, Social Justice and Complex Communities

Secondary Education: STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarships are open to high-performing Initial Teacher Education Students currently enrolled in a Master of Teaching or in their second year of an undergraduate teaching program

In addition you will have:

Passed both elements of LANTITE

Successful Professional Experience Placement reports (where relevant)

Recommendations from your current Principal or employer and Professional Experience Placement Supervising Teacher (if relevant)

What’s Being Offered?

10 Scholarships available annually.

$5,000 per annum for the final two years of study incurred during your ITE program.

Final year mentoring support provided by a Highly Accomplished, or Lead Teacher.

Membership of a Sydney Catholic Schools Future Teacher Community of Practice.

Employment with Sydney Catholic Schools, part time or as a casual whilst studying.

3 years full time employment with Sydney Catholic Schools upon completion of study, subject to achieving Accreditations.

How To Apply

To apply for the Excellence in Initial Teacher Education Scholarship, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria above. The application process will be conducted online through SCS’ PHRIS portal. Applicants will need to provide:

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Contact details for two referees including your current Principal or employer

Academic Transcript

Applications opening soon!

Supporting Documents

Information Flyer

Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead

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