Secondary Teaching Scholarships study phase is closed.
Secondary and specialist teaching students enrolling in 2024 and 2025 are supported with financial assistance to help grow and develop Victoria's next generation of teachers.
About Secondary Teaching Scholarships
The Secondary Teaching Scholarships (STS) program provides financial support to students studying secondary or specialist teaching. Eligible students can receive payments to help cover the costs of study and living while completing their degree.
Students must apply during the designated application periods for the year they are enrolled. Applications are assessed against the program guidelines, and successful applicants will receive scholarship payments in line with their study and placement requirements.
The program is designed to encourage more students to pursue careers in secondary and specialist teaching, helping Victoria build a skilled and committed teaching workforce.
- Phase 1 – Study Phase: Financial support while completing your degree.
- STS study phase is closed.
- Phase 2 – Employment Phase: Support as you transition into your teaching career.
- STS employment phase is now open.
Phase 1 – Study Phase
Find out more about eligibility, the application process, and scholarship payments.
Phase 2 – Employment Phase
Learn more about the transition to teaching, eligibility for employment support, and ongoing scholarship payments.
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For more information, visit Pre-service Teacher Placement Grant Program.
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