We want to help you achieve your teaching dreams. Catholic Education Cairns offers scholarships to assist our future teachers on their journey.
We offer three types of scholarships:
- Year 12 Education Scholarships
- Final Year Education Student Scholarships
- Career Change Scholarships
Year 12 Education Scholarships
Who can apply?
Graduating Year 12 students from Catholic colleges within the Diocese of Cairns. The scholarships are intended for students applying to complete a full-time, four-year Bachelor of Education degree at James Cook University Nguma Bada Campus (JCU) or Central Queensland University (CQU) Cairns campus. These full-time degrees may include Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary majors.
What is included?
- Full payment of HECS fees for up to four years
- Teaching position guaranteed for two years within the Diocese of Cairns
- Support and opportunities throughout your study
For more information and details about how to apply visit Year 12 Education Scholarships or email graduateteachers@cns.catholic.edu.au.
Final Year Education Student Scholarships
Who can apply?
Final year students enrolled in teacher training programs at James Cook University Cairns Campus or Central Queensland University Cairns Campus.
What is included?
- Each scholarship provides the student with $1,000 to help transition to employment
- The opportunity to develop professional relationships with Cairns Catholic Education staff through attendance at a series of information sessions. These sessions will assist recipients with job applications and provide an opportunity to be introduced to Cairns Catholic Education.
- Additional benefits for ACU final year students
For more information and details about how to apply, go to Final Year Education Student Scholarships or email graduateteachers@cns.catholic.edu.au.
Career Change Scholarships
Who can apply?
Catholic Education Cairns is pleased to support professionals who are seeking a career change into teaching. The scholarships are intended to support applicants who have an undergraduate degree and are applying for entry into a full time Master of Teaching and Learning degree in either Primary or Secondary Education (and are an Australian citizen or permanent resident).
What is included?
- $10,000 per year for 2 years, paid in instalments
- Receive a permanent position within a Catholic School in the Diocese of Cairns upon completion of your studies, guaranteed for 2 years
- Optional opportunities for paid part time work as a school officer/paraprofessional in a Catholic School in the Diocese of Cairns
- Access to experience educators as you complete your course
For more information and details about how to apply visit Career Change Scholarships or email graduateteachers@cns.catholic.edu.au
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