Funding for PE

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Considered becoming a teacher?

A fantastic opportunity is available right now for students contemplating or already studying towards a teaching career.

teach.NSW, the recruitment and promotional arm of the NSW Department of Education and Training, has announced the launch of its 2009 Teacher Education Scholarship Program.

Up to 230 one to five-year scholarships are available for students to train as teachers in mathematics, science, English and technology. Scholarships are also available to Aboriginal or Torres and Strait Islander students to train as primary teachers or in any secondary subject area.

Successful applicants receive a range of benefits including payment of their HECS fees, up to $1,500 annual allowance and above all, a guaranteed permanent teaching position in a NSW public school upon completion of studies.

To find out more, go to the teach. NSW website at www.teach.nsw.edu.au/scholarships, or call the scholarship information line on 1300 301 435.

Applications closed 10 October 2008.

Inland Education Foundation Rural Professional Experience Grant 2009

The grant will enable preservice teachers wishing to undertake RURAL placements to access much needed dollars to assist in the expenses associated with a rural placement.

These grants of up to $1000 are available to any student undertaking a rural placement.

NSW Department of Education and Training Rural and/or Metropolitan Professional Experience Opportunities

VIC DET Department’s Student Teacher Practicum Scheme

The Scheme provides preservice teachers with financial incentives to undertake placements (minimum of 3 weeks) in rural and outer metropolitan schools. While priority is given to preservice teachers in their final year, access to the two types of allowances under the Scheme is available to students in their penultimate year.

Each year there is sufficient funding for 260 Living Away From Home Allowances and approximately 40 Travel Allowances. Full details, including application forms are available here.

Preservice teachers should submit applications as soon placements are arranged. Allowances are available for placements in 2009, including terms 1 and 2.

Communication between the Department and placement officers continues to be positively received. This will continue in 2009 with placement officers periodically advised of student applications and their status. Should you have any queries please contact:

CSU Professional Placement Equity Scholarships

If you are a CSU undergraduate student who needs to attend a compulsory placement for a Spring Session 2009 subject? You may be eligible for up to $1000 to assist with costs associated with your Placement, depending on the length of your placement and number of eligibility criteria met.

Professional Placement Equity Grants are a CSU initiative to assist undergraduate students who must complete a compulsory professional placement as part of their course requirement.

For more information and to apply for the PPEG via the online application form, please click on the following link to visit the Professional Placement Equity Grant web site

Applications open Monday 13 July 2009 and close Friday 21 August 2009

If you require further information on the PPEG please do not hesitate to contact: