The Northern Territory (NT) is committed to supporting its educators with career and professional learning opportunities.
Aboriginal Teacher Education Scholarships
The Department is offering scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are currently studying at University or are eligible to enrol in a Bachelor of Education or a Masters of Teaching at a Northern Territory tertiary institution.
You will receive:
Successful applicants will receive up to $15,000 per year to support full-time or part-time studies and is dependent on course duration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Remain a resident of the NT for the period of the scholarship
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Intend to undertake, or currently undertaking full-time or part-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies which will qualify the student to be registered as a teacher.
- ATES Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ)
- ATES Terms and Conditions agreement
To apply, please complete the ATES Application Form.
Email the Aboriginal Scholarships team to learn more or register your interest.
Workplace Integrated Learning Scholarships (WILS)
Would you like to earn money and get work experience while you study? WILS is for students living in the NT and enrolled full-time at Charles Darwin University.
Who can apply?
- Students enrolled in a Bachelor of Business, Education, Social Science, Information Technology or Indigenous Studies
- Australian and New Zealand citizens
- Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa holders.
You will receive:
- Payment of $2,500 per semester for up to six semesters
- Paid work at the Department of Education throughout the year.
Email the Workforce Capability team or visit the Charles Darwin University scholarships site to learn more.
