- Date:
- 10 Apr 2026
Applications for 2026 are now open.
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is offering scholarships to people pursuing a rewarding career as an adult literacy and numeracy educator delivering pre-accredited training with Learn Local providers in Victoria.
Scholarships are now available for people to commence study in an approved adult LLN teaching qualification or skillset. Scholarships are available to prospective, new and existing Learn Local teachers and practitioners.
1 About the program
The ACE Scholarships Program is open to prospective, new and existing Learn Local pre-accredited teachers/trainers to undertake qualifications, specialist training and upskilling in language, literacy and numeracy.
2 Eligible applicants
The ACE Scholarships Program is open to prospective, new and existing Learn Local pre-accredited teachers/trainers.
3 Application process
ACE Scholarship Program application steps.
4 Scholarships awarded
Subject to availability of funds, scholarships will be available between 2026 and 2028.
5 Approved courses
Applicants must choose from the approved courses detailed below. There are tertiary and vocational education and training options.
6 Support available
All scholarship recipients in this program will have access to mentoring and a Community of Practice via the Learn Local Secure Portal learning management system.
7 Scholarship obligation requirements
ACE Scholarships Program scholarship obligation requirements.
8 Scholarship payments
Scholarships will be administered by the education providers and applied to cover the enrolled course study.
9 Key dates for 2026
The ACE Scholarships Program runs from 2026 to 2028 and supports commencements across the three years. The table below details confirmed intakes for 2026.
10 Considerations before applying
Please consider personal financial circumstances before applying as the scholarship recipient will be responsible for paying all additional costs associated with their approved course, above the amount awarded by the department.
11 Compassionate consideration
Compassionate consideration information for ACE Scholarships Program.
12 Privacy
Any personal information provided for this program will be collected by the education provider on behalf of the Department and used for the purposes of assessing eligibility, program administration, program review and evaluation.
13 Complaints
Process for lodging complaints and feedback.
14 Evaluation
ACE Scholarships Program evaluation process.
15 Further information
Contact information.
Appendix A: Become a host Learn Local
ACE Scholarships Program host Learn Local information.
Appendix B: Image authorisation consent
ACE Scholarships Program image authorisation consent.
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