Application Dates
Round 1
- Open: October 31, 2024
- Close: December 1, 2024
Round 2
- Open: December 2, 2024
- Close: January 12, 2025
About this scholarship
APTT is an employment-based program where participants undertake a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree in secondary education, whilst being located in, and working at schools within one of seven Cluster Hubs in geographic areas across Queensland and New South Wales/ Australian Capital Territory including:
- Townsville
- Rockhampton
- South East Queensland
- Forbes/Bathurst
- Lake Macquarie
- Paramatta
- South East NSW, Riverina and Tablelands
School administrative and support staff interested in becoming a teacher within their community, recent school leavers, or graduates, interested in teaching in an innovative, supported community-based model and individuals looking for a career change are encouraged to apply.
285 scholarships are available across three intakes in 2025, 2026 and 2027 for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary), the Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education), and the Master of Teaching (Secondary).
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- This scholarship covers the full cost of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) tuition fees (student HECS contribution) for the duration of the chosen degree.
- Recipients will engage in a paid paraprofessional role within a school setting, a paid school-based internship and benefit from a range of tailored wraparound supports.
Student type
Future Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to those who meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship: domestic
- Study load: full-time
- Faculty: Education Arts
- Course: must be commencing in one of the following in Semester 1, 2025:
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Recipients must be able to commit to undertaking a placement within one of the seven Cluster Hubs. If required to relocate, you will have to do so at your own cost.
- Campus: Online
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- Written statement* of approximately 250 words responding to the following:
- What inspires you to become a teacher?
- How will this course assist your career aspirations or progression?
- Upload a short (up to 2 minutes) video or audio file to tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to become a teacher.
Depending on which categories you apply under, you will also be required to provide one or more of the following:
- Professional reference letter e.g. School Principal or teacher
- Evidence of community service
- Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status (for more information on this requirement please visit, COA)
- Interview (shortlisted applicants only)
*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 on the strength on your response to the selection criteria (including):
- Your written statement
- Whether you are:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- First in family
- Residing in a Regional, Rural or Remote location
- Or currently working in a school in one of the seven Cluster Hub areas.
Selection process
Applicants will be shortlisted by the School of Education. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a selection committee comprising of representatives from the School of Education.
Ongoing requirements
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
- Enrolment in the same APTT course under which the scholarship was received.
- A full-time study load
- Online campus
- Remain located within one of the seven hubs, (or in close proximity to attend professional placements and internship).
- Minimum Pass grade for at least two-thirds of enrolled credit points.
All Points to Teaching (APTT) Scholarship
Application Dates
Round 1
- Open: October 31, 2024
- Close: December 1, 2024
Round 2
- Open: December 2, 2024
- Close: January 12, 2025
About this scholarship
APTT is an employment-based program where participants undertake a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree in secondary education, whilst being located in, and working at schools within one of seven Cluster Hubs in geographic areas across Queensland and New South Wales/ Australian Capital Territory including:
- Townsville
- Rockhampton
- South East Queensland
- Forbes/Bathurst
- Lake Macquarie
- Paramatta
- South East NSW, Riverina and Tablelands
School administrative and support staff interested in becoming a teacher within their community, recent school leavers, or graduates, interested in teaching in an innovative, supported community-based model and individuals looking for a career change are encouraged to apply.
285 scholarships are available across three intakes in 2025, 2026 and 2027 for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary), the Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education), and the Master of Teaching (Secondary).
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- This scholarship covers the full cost of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) tuition fees (student HECS contribution) for the duration of the chosen degree.
- Recipients will engage in a paid paraprofessional role within a school setting, a paid school-based internship and benefit from a range of tailored wraparound supports.
Student type
Future Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to those who meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship: domestic
- Study load: full-time
- Faculty: Education Arts
- Course: must be commencing in one of the following in Semester 1, 2025:
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Recipients must be able to commit to undertaking a placement within one of the seven Cluster Hubs. If required to relocate, you will have to do so at your own cost.
- Campus: Online
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- Written statement* of approximately 250 words responding to the following:
- What inspires you to become a teacher?
- How will this course assist your career aspirations or progression?
- Upload a short (up to 2 minutes) video or audio file to tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to become a teacher.
Depending on which categories you apply under, you will also be required to provide one or more of the following:
- Professional reference letter e.g. School Principal or teacher
- Evidence of community service
- Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status (for more information on this requirement please visit, COA)
- Interview (shortlisted applicants only)
*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 on the strength on your response to the selection criteria (including):
- Your written statement
- Whether you are:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- First in family
- Residing in a Regional, Rural or Remote location
- Or currently working in a school in one of the seven Cluster Hub areas.
Selection process
Applicants will be shortlisted by the School of Education. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a selection committee comprising of representatives from the School of Education.
Ongoing requirements
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
- Enrolment in the same APTT course under which the scholarship was received.
- A full-time study load
- Online campus
- Remain located within one of the seven hubs, (or in close proximity to attend professional placements and internship).
- Minimum Pass grade for at least two-thirds of enrolled credit points.