Applications are invited for Early Childhood Scholarship to study in Australia. Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
The Department supports and provides a range of learning and development opportunities for Victorian children, young people, and adults.
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( votes)Applicants must have been accepted into a course leading to an approved early childhood education qualification.
Course Level: Scholarship is available to complete the following courses:
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Diploma in School Age Education and Care
- Early Childhood Teaching Degree
- Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Postgraduate Qualification.
Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in Early Childhood education.
Scholarship Award: The level of support offered and conditions of the scholarship vary by qualification type. See table below:
| Qualification | Support Available | Length of time required to work following successful completion of the course | Position to work in following successful completion of the course |
| Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | Scholarship (up to $1,000 if tuition fees less than $1,500) | 18 months | Early Childhood Educator
Playgroup Facilitator in a Department-funded Supported Playgroup* |
| Scholarship (up to $2,000 if tuition fees greater than $1,500) | |||
| Diploma of School Age Education and Care | Scholarship (up to $1,000 if tuition fees less than $1,500) | ||
| Scholarship (up to $2,000 if tuition fees greater than $1,500) | |||
| Early Childhood Teaching Degree | Scholarship (up to $9,000-$12,000 based on stage of course completion) Note: Students in final semester ineligible to apply. |
2 years | Early Childhood Teacher |
| Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education | Scholarship (up to $5,000) |
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| Postgraduate Qualification | Scholarship (up to $5,000) |
Scholarship can be taken in Australia
Eligibility: To apply for a scholarship, applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia; and
- have been accepted into a course leading to an approved early childhood education qualification; and
- be employed in a Victorian licensed children’s or approved education and care service (this excludes Family Day Care); or
- be a qualified primary school teacher; or
- be employed in a Department-funded Supported Playgroup
Nationality: An Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have been accepted into a course leading to an approved early childhood education qualification.
How to Apply: To apply for this scholarship, you will need to:
- Complete the Application Form available at the site.
- Provide evidence that you are enrolled in one of the approved early childhood education courses listed above
- If you are completing a Diploma course, provide evidence of your tuition fees in the form of a statement or letter from the training organization
- Provide copies of academic transcripts or awards for all previous qualifications claimed on your application
- Provide a copy of your current contract of employment or a recently signed and dated employer letter (no more than 2 months old)
- Provide an Employer Form completed by your employer.
Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is April 28, 2017.
