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About this scholarship

Established in 2022 by Teachers Mutual Bank Limited (TMBL), this scholarship provides financial support to teaching students who have demonstrated a commitment to education by overcoming obstacles along the way.

Like ACU, TMBL is values based with a strong focus on ethical, responsible and sustainable practices, as a result TMBL has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies eight years in a row.

Scholarship type

Equity

Value

• This scholarship is valued at $5,000, to be paid in instalments of $2,500 over two semesters.
• There is one scholarship available.

Student type

Current Students

Eligibility

This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria:

• Commenced current ACU course in Semester 2, 2022 or prior
  
• Citizenship: domestic
• Study load: full-time 
• Campus: any (on campus)
• Course year level: third year or above in 2023
• Course: enrolled in any of the following:
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)
  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary and Special Education)
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary) 
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Away from base)
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education)
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities)
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Exercise Science
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary/Bachelor of Arts (Technology)

Application process

Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:

• A written statement of approximately 250 words outlining: 
  • Why you have chosen to pursue a career in teaching,
  • Any barriers you have overcome in accessing higher education,
  • How this scholarship will assist you.

Selection criteria

Applications are assessed on the strength of the following criteria:

• Written statement
• Demonstrated commitment to education

Selection process

Applicants will be selected by the Scholarships Office. 

Ongoing requirements

To remain eligible for this scholarship recipients are required to maintain the following:

• Minimum Pass grade in at least two-thirds of credit points in which they were enrolled in the previous study period
• Enrolled full-time in the same course under which the scholarship was received