Make a difference in your community when you become a primary or secondary school teacher in a NSW public school.

The Teacher Education Scholarship – Aboriginal provides financial support whilst studying and a permanent teaching position following successful completion of studies.

The Teacher Education Scholarship – Aboriginal is an identified scholarship available to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders studying to become teachers with the NSW Department of Education.

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Contact the Employment Programs Team via scholarships@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 1300 301 435.

The department's Aboriginal Programs Team are also available to provide personalised assistance, advice about teaching as a career and ongoing support to recipients of the Teacher Education Scholarship - Aboriginal. Contact the team via aboriginalemployment@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 7814 3833.