The Department of Education has established a teacher scholarship program to build on the strengths of Aboriginal school students.
The scholarship provides a pathway for aspiring Aboriginal secondary teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people with interested teachers encouraged to apply for one of two opportunities which are named in honour of former Prime Minister, Bob Hawke.
In a statement, the Department said the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarships would support the successful applicants to complete an undergraduate secondary teacher qualification valued at up to $30,000, or a postgraduate qualification valued at up to $16,000.
“The Department of Education is dedicated to increasing the number of Aboriginal secondary teachers in Western Australia,” the Department said.
Minister for Education and Training, Sue Ellery said she was pleased to be announcing this opportunity for two aspiring Aboriginal secondary teachers.
“These scholarships are named in honour of Bob Hawke’s lifelong support of Indigenous rights, and his vision of a fair and inclusive Australia,” Ms Ellery said.
“Our schools are committed to being culturally inclusive environments, and to increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people teaching in secondary schools.”
Applications close on 12 May and more information is available from the Department at this PS News link.
