Teaching scholarships 2012

Each year, depending on the anticipated demand for teachers in particular year levels or specialist areas, the Department of Education offers a range of teaching scholarships.

In 2012, students completing the final year of their teaching qualification through either:

• ‘Edith Cowan University Teacher Residency Program’; or
• ‘University ‘Combined Universities Training Schools Program’
  (Murdoch, UWA and Curtin)

may be eligible to apply.
 

Training Schools teaching scholarships

Introduction
What teaching areas are scholarships available in?
Who can apply?
What are the conditions of this scholarship?
How to apply?
Closing date
Further information on training school teaching scholarships
Additional ATO benefits for education graduates
Contact us

Introduction

You have already chosen a career that is highly regarded by the community and where you will make a difference in the lives of young people – every day.

If you are flexible and open to teaching statewide you may be eligible for a final year teaching scholarship where you will:

• be guaranteed full-time employment in a rural public school at the start of the 2013 school year
• receive up to $15 000* (less tax) to support your studies and to help you get started in your career.

* NB. Scholarship payments are considered taxable income. Please seek advice from the Australian Taxation Office or a financial advisor before applying.

If you receive Centrelink payments, these may also be affected so, if successful, please check with Centrelink.

 In what teaching areas are scholarships available?

Each year the list of scholarships available may change depending on the demand for particular year levels or specialist areas. In 2012 you can apply for a scholarship in the following areas:

$15,000 for a one year contract

Secondary teachers in:

• mathematics (major)
• science (physics and chemistry majors)
• design and technology (woodwork, metalwork and automotive)
• home economics

Primary or secondary teachers in special needs (education support).

 Who can apply?

There may be scholarship opportunities available for people going into their final year of a teaching qualification through the following programs:

• Edith Cowan University Teacher Residency Program
• Combined Universities Training Schools Program
  (Murdoch, UWA and Curtin)

To be eligible to apply you must also be:

• an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
• studying to become a teacher in a Western Australian university
• available to teach full-time from the start of the 2013 school year
• available to teach statewide, in a public school.

What are the conditions of this scholarship?

• You will receive a maximum of $15,000* (less tax). This amount is paid fortnightly while you study.
• As part of the scholarship you will be required to sign a contract with the Department of Education to teach full-time from the start of the 2013 school year.
• Scholarship holders must be available for appointment statewide on completion of their studies.
• Scholarships will only be awarded to students with a major in one of the listed scholarship subject areas.

How to apply?

1. Print the teaching scholarship application form.

2. Select which teaching area you are applying for and complete the application form.

3. Attach all necessary documents to your application form. You need to include:

• a copy of your resume including employment positions and/or any other activities which can support your application (such as membership to community groups, hobbies or voluntary work)
• one written reference from your current or most recent university supervisor (such as a sub-dean, lecturer or tutor) or your current employer, supporting your application and confirming you will be eligible to enter a final year teaching course in 2012
• academic transcripts of all current completed studies
• practicum reports for any teaching practicums completed to date
• evidence of your Australian citizenship or permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship.

4. Ensure you have completed the ‘application receipt’ at the bottom of your application form. This will be posted to you as confirmation of receipt of your application.

Closing date

Applications for the Training Schools Teaching Scholarships will remain open until the end of 2012.

Please note: applications can only be accepted by post due to the number of attachments required. (Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.)

Please post your completed application to:

A:	Scholarship Project Officer Teaching WA 151 Royal Street EAST PERTH WA 6004

Further information on teaching scholarships

Find out more about the Edith Cowan University Teacher Residency Program

Find out more about the Combined Universities programs (Murdoch, UWA, Curtin)

Additional ATO benefits for education graduates

HECS HELP benefit for education graduates

The Australian Government offers a range of benefits to graduates in eligible occupations such as teaching. For general information on this opportunity visit: HECS HELP benefit for education graduates

Please note these benefits are not cash payments but a reduction to your compulsory HELP repayment or accumulated HELP debt.

For further information visit the Australian Taxation Office website.

Contact us

For further information:

Teaching WA
T: 1800 645 461 (freecall)
E: scholarships@det.wa.edu.au