Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program — Round 4 (2027 commencement)
Australian Government teaching scholarships for new teacher education students commencing in 2027, with a post-graduation teaching commitment in government schools or early learning settings.
| Amount / funding | Up to AUD $40,000 for new undergraduate teacher education students; up to AUD $20,000 for new postgraduate teacher education students |
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| Deadline | Round 4 dates not yet published (applications expected to open in late 2026 for first-semester 2027 commencement) |
| Start date | First semester 2027 |
| Level | Bachelor's, Master's |
| Funding type | partial |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Australian Government scholarships of up to AUD $40,000 for new undergraduate and up to AUD $20,000 for new postgraduate teacher education students, with up to 1,000 scholarships per year across five rounds from 2024 to 2028; recipients commit to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings after graduation. Round 3 has closed; Round 4 for 2027 commencement has not yet opened.
Minimum requirements
Live in Australia; commencing a full-time accredited teaching degree in the first semester or first study period of 2027; must not defer or start mid-year; commit to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings after finishing the degree. Up to 1,000 scholarships per year across the programme's five rounds (2024–2028). Round 4 dates had not been published at staging; a July 2026 programme resource states Round 4 applications will open in late 2026 for first-semester 2027 commencement, and the official page invites registration for updates.
Application checklist
- Register for programme updates on the official Department of Education page
- Confirm your accredited teaching degree starts in the first semester or first study period of 2027
- Confirm you can meet the post-graduation teaching commitment in a government school or government-run early learning setting
- Check official page for Round 4 documents once the round opens
- Do not defer or start mid-year, as that breaks eligibility
Application tips
- Register for updates now so the Round 4 opening does not pass unnoticed — no late applications are accepted.
- Choose a degree that starts in first semester 2027; a mid-year start makes you ineligible for this round.
- Be ready to show how you will meet the government-school teaching commitment after graduation.
- You may also apply for state or territory scholarships or incentives, but check that their rules do not conflict with this scholarship.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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