Graduate-entry-teaching scholarships and prizes
In addition to the Marion Macaulay Bequest Scholarship, ZONTA Club Sydney East Inc Scholarship and Government-funded scholarships, which are available to all undergraduate and graduate-entry students in the faculty, others that apply to students undertaking an MTeach are listed below.
Scholarships | Prizes
Scholarships
Marion Macaulay Bequest Master of Teaching ScholarshipsOpen
Marion Macaulay bequeathed her estate to the University to be applied for the purposes of the University in the area of humanities. Miss Macaulay was a graduate of the University in both arts and education and spent many years in the teaching profession. She was closely associated with women's and education-profession associations. The bequest was established in 1995. Applicants must be intending to enrol in the MTeach and complete their internship in the 2012 academic year. Assessment will be based on entry scores to the MTeach and other measures of merit, including a personal statement. These scholarships are valued at $6000 and cover one semester only.
Applications for the 2013 scholarships will close at 5pm, Friday June 14, 2013.
Further information and applications
NSW Teachers Guild MTeach Internship ScholarshipOpen
This is an annual $1000 scholarship donated by the NSW Teachers Guild for a student in the second year of the MTeach. Enquiries may be directed to the Scholarships, Prizes and Development Officer.
Applications for the 2013 scholarships will close at 5pm, Friday May 31, 2013.
Further information and applications (pdf, 119kB)
NSW Teachers Federation Trainee Teacher Scholarships
The Retired Teachers Association funds a number of $4000 Trainee Teacher Scholarships through the NSW Teachers Federation. In 2012, 14 scholarships were awarded in NSW.
Applications have closed for scholarships that take effect in 2013.
Master of Teaching Scholarships in mathematics and physics
These scholarships, valued at $6000 a year for the two years of the MTeach program, are available for Sydney University science graduates (a Bachelor of Science or related degree) who have an exceptional academic record and enrol to qualify to teach either secondary mathematics (single or double method), or science (single or double method, specialising in physics).
Applications have closed for scholarships that take effect in 2013.
NSW Department of Education and Training – Teacher Education Scholarships
Scholarship holders must be undertaking an initial-teaching qualification for employment as a special education teacher or, as a secondary school teacher of science, mathematics or English. The scholarship comprises a $5000 annual training allowance for the duration of the degree. After qualifying as teachers, scholarship recipients will be guaranteed permanent employment in a NSW public school at an agreed location and awarded a further $3000 to assist with relocation.
Applications close in late September of the year prior to the initial scholarship year.
Further information and applications
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
These five scholarships of $5000 are awarded annually to students enrolled in teacher training courses and Master of Education programs in NSW, ACT, NT and WA. They cover study-related expenses such as course fees or lodging. Four of the scholarships are awarded to students in undergraduate courses and one to a student undertaking graduate-entry or postgraduate study.
Applications are open each year from September to the end of January.
Further information and applications
Independent schools' scholarships
In partnership with some of the state's most prestigious independent schools, the faculty offers an extensive – and growing – range of scholarships to students enrolled in teaching programs. Each of these scholarships is valued at approximately $10,000 for one year only.
Ravenswood School for Girls Teacher Education Scholarship
Ravenswood School for Girls will be offering scholarships (valued at approximately $10,000 for one year only) in 2013 to a student of exceptional academic merit who is majoring in English, mathematics or science and who are undertaking their final year (in 2013) in the Master of Teaching (Secondary); or Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities and Social Sciences), Bachelor of Arts; or Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Mathematics), Bachelor of Science. The successful recipients will be expected to be present in the school approximately five hours a week (as their university program permits); receive guidance from a mentor teacher; and undertake professional experience at the school when possible.
Applications are closed for scholarships that take effect in 2013.
Further information and applications (pdf, 121kB)
Ascham School Scholarship
Ascham School for Girls will be offering scholarships (valued at approximately $10,000 for one year only) in 2013 to students of exceptional academic merit who are undertaking their final year (in 2013) in the Master of Teaching (Primary Education) or students in their final year (in 2013) in the Bachelor of Education (Primary Education). The recipient will have exceptional academic merit and be expected to contribute to the curricular and co-curricular life at Ascham. The successful recipients will be expected to be present in the school approximately five hours a week (as their university program permits); receive guidance from a mentor teacher; and undertake professional experience at the school when possible.
Applications are closed for scholarships that take effect in 2013.
Further information and applications (pdf, 109kB)
The Newington College Teacher Education Scholarship
Newington College will be offering scholarships (valued at approximately $10,000 for one year only) in 2013 to students in the final year (in 2013) of Bachelor of Education (combined degree program) or students in their final year (in 2013) of the Masters of Teaching, with a specialty of one of the following secondary teaching areas: mathematics, physics or chemistry. The recipient will have an exceptional academic merit and contribute to the curricular and co-curricular life of Newington College. The successful recipients will be expected to be present in the school approximately five hours a week (as their university program permits); receive guidance from a mentor teacher; and undertake professional experience at the school when possible.
Applications are closed for scholarships that take effect in 2013.
Further information and applications (pdf, 128kB)
Redlands Teacher Education Scholarship
Redlands will be offering scholarships (valued at approximately $10,000 for one year only) in 2013 to students of exceptional academic merit who is undertaking their final year of study (in 2013) for a teaching qualification: Year 4 of Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood, Primary, or Human Movement and Health Education); Year 5 of the combined Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science; or Year 2 of the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary). The successful recipient will be expected to be present in the school approximately five hours a week (as their university program permits); receive guidance from a mentor teacher; and undertake professional experience at the school when possible.
Applications are closed for scholarships that take effect in 2013.
Further information and applications (pdf, 112kB)
Shore Scholarship
Shore will be offering scholarships (valued at approximately $10,000 for one year only) in 2013 to students in their final years of a Bachelor of Education combined or single degree, or the final year (in 2013) of a Master of Teaching, who have demonstrated academic merit, and who will be expected to contribute to the curricular and co-curricular life of the school in areas such as drama, debating, sport, music and games. The successful recipient would be expected to be present in the school approximately five hours a week (as their university timetable permits); will receive guidance from a mentor teacher; and will undertake professional experience at the school when possible. The successful recipient may also be given preference for employment opportunities after graduation if a position becomes available.
Applications are closed for scholarships that take effect in 2013.
Further information and applications (pdf, 124kB)
Prizes for course achievement
Colin Gladstone Harrison Family Scholarship
This prize of $1500 is awarded to an honours' student in the final year of a MTeach(Primary) or BEd(Primary) whose research is in the area of primary curriculum development.
John Cassim Creative Arts Award: Music
This annual prize of $1500 is awarded to an Education student who – on the basis of examination results and in the opinion of the relevant program coordinator – excels in music pedagogy.
Tuh Fuh and Ruby Lee Memorial Prize in Education
This prize, established by gifts from Dr Kang Wong and Ms Esther Wong in memory of Ms Wong's parents, is valued at $300. It is awarded each year to the student who attains the highest grade for a research-related unit of study undertaken in the final year of a teaching degree.