Aspiring Teacher Grant
$2,500 - $5,000
Submit by 12 Dec, 2025
QLD
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Grant Description
The Aspiring Teacher Grants 2026, administered by the Queensland Department of Education, provide up to 55 one-off grants to high-achieving Year 12 graduates commencing an initial teacher education (ITE) program at a Queensland higher education institution. Up to 50 general category grants of $2,500 and 5 rural/remote category grants of $5,000 are available to support students with strong academic results (ATAR 88.75+) to begin their teaching careers. The program prioritises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and those from drought-declared areas, with the aim of fostering a diverse and future-ready teaching workforce across Queensland.