Applications for 2026 will be available 28/4/25 or contact foundation@syd.catholic.edu.au for further information.

Catholic Education Foundation Teaching Scholarship

The CEF Scholarship supports ten Year 12 students to attend ACU Strathfield or Notre Dame Sydney Campus to undertake a Teaching degree.

Students will receive a payment of $5k per year paid at the end of each semester provided they attain a Pass or better in each subject. Students will also be assisted to find casual employment within one of our SCS schools whilst studying and receive a Principal mentor for the duration of their degree. A highlight of this Scholarship is an annual Spirituality Day Retreat to join with all recipients of the program.

This Scholarship is offered to students who attend:

Patrician Brothers’ College
Fairfield

Trinity Catholic College
Auburn

La Salle Catholic College
Bankstown

 Good Samaritan
Hinchinbrook

St Vincent’s College
Ashfield

All Saints College
Liverpool

Casimir Catholic College
Marrickville

Freeman Catholic College
Bonnyrigg Heights

Corpus Christi College
Maroubra

Clancy Catholic College
West Hoxton

Mary MacKillop College
Wakeley

St Anthony of Padua College
Austral

Future Teacher Scholarship

The Future Teacher Scholarship supports high-performing Year 12 students to undertake degrees in Primary or Secondary Education at any NSW university.

Excellence in Initial Teacher Education Scholarship

The Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Scholarship program supports high performing ITE students currently enrolled in a Master of Teaching or in their second year of an Undergraduate Teaching Program.

How to Apply

To apply for the CEF Teaching Scholarship, applicants will need to;

Download and complete the Application form

Submit the Application form by emailing foundation@syd.catholic.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 4 July 2025 at 5.00pm

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