2026 Early Childhood Education and Care Scholarship Program

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$5,000 - $35,000

16 Feb, 2026 - 2 Mar, 2026

NSW

NSW Department of Education, New South Wales, Australia

1800 619 113

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Grant Description

The 2026 Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Scholarship Program aims to attract, develop, and retain skilled professionals in the Early Childhood Education and Care workforce across New South Wales. Through scholarships of up to $35,000, with additional financial loadings for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants and those in regional, rural and remote locations, the program supports aspiring and existing educators to obtain an ECEC qualification, improving workforce capacity and early childhood education quality for NSW communities.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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