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Teacher Education Scholarships

Are you a science, mathematics or engineering graduate interested in becoming a teacher?

In 2010, the Department of Education and Training (DET) will offer Teacher Education Scholarships to support high-achieving science and mathematics graduates who would like to make a difference in the lives of young Queenslanders by becoming a state high school teacher.

Scholarship recipients will undertake a Graduate Diploma in Education � Secondary (or equivalent pre-service teacher education program) in 2010, specialising in one of the following curriculum areas:

Mathematics B and C
Chemistry
Physics

After completion of the one-year, full-time study program, scholarship recipients who meet DET 's suitability requirements will secure permanent employment with the department, commencing from Semester 1, 2011. As new teachers, scholarship recipients will initially be appointed to a supportive rural, remote or regional location, where they will have the opportunity to consolidate their skills and build a valuable experience base.

This is a new and exciting opportunity available to a target group of specialists. Through this program, suitably-qualified individuals will be supported to obtain teaching qualifications and commence their careers in the well-regarded and rewarding teaching profession.

Scholarship Support and Conditions

Teacher Education Scholarship recipients will receive $10,000 in financial support to undertake their studies, access to permanent employment with DET after graduation, assistance in securing professional experience placements, and access to resources, networks and programs.

Scholarship applicants must have a strong commitment to becoming a high school teacher. Applicants must meet the specified eligibility criteria and be willing to fulfil the scholarship conditions, including a two-year minimum service commitment as a teacher in a Queensland state school.

Enquiries and Further Information

Further information about the Teacher Education Scholarship program and the Application Form can be downloaded from this web page.

Specific enquires may be directed to scholarships@deta.qld.gov.au

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