The ACT Career Pathways Teaching Scholarship supports eligible future teachers through Australian Catholic University. It prioritises languages, inclusive education and STEM. The ACU call offers up to A$44,000 for undergraduate study or A$19,000 for postgraduate study.
Applications close on 1 March 2027 at 11:59 PM AEDT. Candidates must reside in the ACT while studying and commence an eligible course full-time in Semester 1, 2027. This guide covers the ACU route, whose conditions should not be assumed to match another university’s teaching scholarship.
ACT Career Pathways Teaching Scholarship Details
The ACT Government funds this equity-and-merit programme. Eligible courses include the listed secondary, special-education, combined primary/secondary and Master of Teaching routes. Study can be through ACU Canberra or an eligible online route.
The call advertises up to 12 awards, comprising five undergraduate and seven postgraduate places. Selection assesses the supported equity categories or academic merit. Scholarship recipients must keep their studies aligned with the ACT’s priority teaching areas.
Programme / award | ACT Career Pathways Teaching Scholarship |
|---|---|
Location | ACT residents studying at ACU Canberra or online |
Level / route | Undergraduate / specified coursework route |
Duration | Up to four undergraduate or two postgraduate years |
Verified support | Up to A$44,000 undergraduate; A$19,000 postgraduate |
Deadline | 1 March 2027 |
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ACT Career Pathways Teaching Scholarship Benefits
Undergraduate payments are A$5,500 per semester for up to four years. Postgraduate payments are A$4,750 per semester for up to two years. The totals are maximums subject to continued eligibility.
A separate Territory agreement may offer an appointment allowance of up to A$6,000 over two years after qualifying ACT public-school employment. This is conditional, not automatically included in the study scholarship. Employment is not mandatory, but the allowance requires its stated employment and timing conditions.
For a contrasting Australian undergraduate award based on financial hardship, compare the Lesley Chenoweth Scholarship. It requires Griffith enrolment and its own academic-progress and residency conditions.
ACT Career Pathways Teaching Scholarship Eligibility
Applicants must be domestic students living in the ACT while studying. They must commence a listed course full-time in Semester 1, 2027. The teaching focus must be languages, inclusive education or STEM.
Candidates qualify through one or more supported equity or merit categories. These include Indigenous status, low socioeconomic background, recent regional residence, veteran status, disability or hardship, or academic achievement. Merit thresholds are ATAR 80 or equivalent for undergraduate applicants and GPA 5.0/7.0 in a completed undergraduate degree for postgraduate applicants.
If you are considering social work instead of your current course, the Patricia Fronek Memorial Bursary is another Australian support route. Its subject and hardship conditions do not transfer to this scholarship.
Requirements and Documents
The common evidence includes an approximately 200-word statement explaining how the award would support study. ACT address evidence is required. Additional documentation depends on the eligibility category used.
Regional applicants document a qualifying address within the past five years. Veterans provide the stated ADF service record, while hardship applicants provide a further statement and supporting evidence. Academic merit applicants provide the relevant ATAR or completed-degree transcript.
How to Apply
Apply through ACU’s official scholarship portal and select the teaching programme call. State the eligible course and priority teaching field accurately. Submit evidence for each category you rely on. Read the official application instructions.
Statements are assessed for content rather than language polish. If help or AI assistance is used, the statement must still describe your actual circumstances. A shortlist is assessed by a Faculty of Education and Arts selection committee.
Application Deadline
ACU’s call for this scholarship closes on 1 March 2027 at 11:59 pm AEDT. Applicants must be domestic students commencing full-time study in Semester 1, 2027 and living in the ACT.
Other institutions run separate routes, so apply through the ACU portal only if you are enrolling at ACU. Check the portal for later changes.
Applicants considering international-fee study can compare the UWA International Student Award. It is a partial tuition discount for eligible international students, with different visa and nationality rules from domestic funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover the value, eligibility and application questions about the ACT Career Pathways Teaching Scholarship at ACU. They follow the official application page.
The award value differs for undergraduate and postgraduate students, so read that answer first. Check the ACU portal before you apply.
Are the undergraduate and postgraduate payments equal?
No. Undergraduate support is A$5,500 per semester; postgraduate support is A$4,750 per semester.
Can an online student live outside the ACT?
No. This call requires ACT residence while studying, including the online route.
Is public-school employment compulsory?
Not for the study scholarship; the separate appointment allowance requires qualifying ACT public-school employment.
Is the A$6,000 allowance automatic?
No. It depends on a separate Territory agreement and its employment conditions.
Can another teaching scholarship be held concurrently?
The call excludes concurrent ACU, national teaching and other-jurisdiction scholarships.
How long should the main statement be?
Approximately 200 words explaining how the scholarship supports the applicant and study.
Conclusion
The ACT Career Pathways Teaching Scholarship links teacher training support to the published ACT pathway conditions. Maximum study funding differs between undergraduate and postgraduate routes. The appointment allowance is a separate conditional benefit, so read the employment agreement before committing.
Confirm domestic status, ACT residency and eligibility for the relevant ACU teaching course. Prepare the evidence for your route and consider the associated future teaching obligations. Apply by 1 March 2027 at 23:59 AEDT using the official scholarship process.
