About this scholarship
The ACU Education Leadership and Research Scholarship has been established to support practising teachers and educators undertaking postgraduate study at ACU. The scholarship aims to strengthen educational leadership, professional expertise and research-informed practice across NSW schools and affiliated early childhood settings by assisting teachers who are seeking to expand their impact through middle and senior leadership, Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher accreditation, and evidence-informed improvement initiatives. As targeted support for postgraduate study, the scholarship contributes to the ongoing development of educators working within ACU's school partnership networks and broader education communities.
Scholarship type
Merit
Value
- This scholarship is valued at up to $5,000, to be paid in instalments of $2,500 per semester. A pro-rata (partial) payment is calculated for part-time enrolment.
- There are 10 scholarships available.
Student type
Future or Commencing Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria:
- Citizenship: domestic
- Faculty: Education and Arts
- Level: Postgraduate
- Commencing in one of the following courses in Semester 1, 2027
- Master of Educational Leadership
- Master of Education
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Research
- Be a currently employed teacher/educator or educational leader in an Australian school
- Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and educational improvement through one or more of the following:
- Aspiration to, or current service in, a middle leadership role
- Aspiration to, or current service in, a senior school leadership role, including assistant principal, deputy principal or principal pathways
- Current pursuit of, or achievement of, Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher accreditation
- Leadership of evidence-informed teaching, curriculum, wellbeing or school improvement initiatives
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 300 words outlining:
- Your leadership aspirations and professional goals in education
- Educational improvement and positive outcomes you plan to contribute to your school or education communities
- Evidence of current employment as a teacher, educator or educational leader in an Australian school. Acceptable evidence must confirm applicant's name, current position/title, school name that they are currently employed and commencement date and/or current employment period. These include:
- a current employment confirmation letter from the school, on official school letterhead, or
- an employment contract
*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Preference may be given to applicants employed in schools participating in ACU Professional Experience Hubs, including partner schools from:
- State-based Departments of Education
- Catholic diocesan school systems
- Independent schools
Selection process
Applicants will be selected by the ACU Scholarships Office and endorsed by the Faculty of Education and Arts.
Ongoing requirements
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
- Minimum pass grade for all units attempted
- Enrolment in the same course under which the scholarship was received
ACU Education Teacher Postgraduate Scholarship
About this scholarship
The ACU Education Leadership and Research Scholarship has been established to support practising teachers and educators undertaking postgraduate study at ACU. The scholarship aims to strengthen educational leadership, professional expertise and research-informed practice across NSW schools and affiliated early childhood settings by assisting teachers who are seeking to expand their impact through middle and senior leadership, Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher accreditation, and evidence-informed improvement initiatives. As targeted support for postgraduate study, the scholarship contributes to the ongoing development of educators working within ACU's school partnership networks and broader education communities.
Scholarship type
Merit
Value
- This scholarship is valued at up to $5,000, to be paid in instalments of $2,500 per semester. A pro-rata (partial) payment is calculated for part-time enrolment.
- There are 10 scholarships available.
Student type
Future or Commencing Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria:
- Citizenship: domestic
- Faculty: Education and Arts
- Level: Postgraduate
- Commencing in one of the following courses in Semester 1, 2027
- Master of Educational Leadership
- Master of Education
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Research
- Be a currently employed teacher/educator or educational leader in an Australian school
- Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and educational improvement through one or more of the following:
- Aspiration to, or current service in, a middle leadership role
- Aspiration to, or current service in, a senior school leadership role, including assistant principal, deputy principal or principal pathways
- Current pursuit of, or achievement of, Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher accreditation
- Leadership of evidence-informed teaching, curriculum, wellbeing or school improvement initiatives
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 300 words outlining:
- Your leadership aspirations and professional goals in education
- Educational improvement and positive outcomes you plan to contribute to your school or education communities
- Evidence of current employment as a teacher, educator or educational leader in an Australian school. Acceptable evidence must confirm applicant's name, current position/title, school name that they are currently employed and commencement date and/or current employment period. These include:
- a current employment confirmation letter from the school, on official school letterhead, or
- an employment contract
*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Preference may be given to applicants employed in schools participating in ACU Professional Experience Hubs, including partner schools from:
- State-based Departments of Education
- Catholic diocesan school systems
- Independent schools
Selection process
Applicants will be selected by the ACU Scholarships Office and endorsed by the Faculty of Education and Arts.
Ongoing requirements
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
- Minimum pass grade for all units attempted
- Enrolment in the same course under which the scholarship was received