2027 Teacher Education Scholarship Program - Secondary Mathematics, Science, Technological and Applied Studies and Inclusive/Special Education

HSC students, university students and career changers, you could get paid while you study to become a teacher. Teacher Education Scholarships are available for future teachers of secondary mathematics, science (must include 2 science subjects, one of which must be chemistry or physics), selected technological and applied studies (TAS) subjects or in inclusive/special education (K-12).

Teacher Education Scholars receive:

• $7,500 (subject to tax) per year of full time study, up to a maximum of five years
• a permanent teaching job in an agreed location on completion of studies
• a further $6,000 (subject to tax) on completion of studies.

Eligible applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents who are:

• students completing the HSC in 2026 in a NSW or ACT secondary school or TAFE NSW who will be entering into an initial teacher education degree at a recognised Australian university from Semester 1, 2027; or
• university students currently undertaking a suitable degree, or an undergraduate or postgraduate initial teacher education degree at a recognised Australian university and will be continuing studies in Semester 1, 2027; or
• individuals who are no longer at school, already have a degree, or have industry experience and are intending to enrol in an initial teacher education degree at a recognised Australian university from Semester 1, 2027; and
• are willing to accept an appointment as a permanent full time teacher to a NSW public school in an agreed location for a minimum period of three years.

For more information regarding accredited initial teacher education programs visit the NSW Education Standards Authority’s website.

The closing date for the receipt of applications and supporting documentation for the 2027 Teacher Education Scholarship Program is Friday, 16 October 2026.

For further information contact the Scholarships and Employment Programs Team on telephone 1300 301 435 or by email at scholarships@det.nsw.edu.au.