Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Student type
Future students
Study area
Education
Citizenship
Australian and Australian or New Zealand
Application dates
- Applications open
- 19 November 2025
- Applications close
- 12 January 2026
What you'll receive
Students starting teaching degrees in 2026 can now apply for scholarships worth up to $40,000. This is the third round of the Australian Government’s $160 million Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program, which is delivering 5,000 scholarships over five years.
Students will receive up to $40,000 for undergraduate studies or up to $20,000 for postgraduate studies in accredited initial teacher education degrees.
About the scholarship
The scholarship program is part of the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan which is tackling the teacher workforce shortage.
More information on the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program, including information on the application process, is at education.gov.au/teaching-scholarships