Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship - Post-school studies

The Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who identify as such and are studying or intend to study an undergraduate or postgraduate teacher qualification. This scholarship provides generous financial benefits and the opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills teaching in a supportive environment while studying on a full-time basis and after graduation. The scholarship is named in honour of Dr Pearl Duncan, an Aboriginal teacher who has dedicated her life to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in education. Pearl is an accomplished individual with a long history in the education sector, being the first Aboriginal school teacher in Australia who was trained at a tertiary institution. The scholarship supports students commencing or continuing an undergraduate or postgraduate Initial Teacher Education program, such as a Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching, who do not meet the eligibility criteria for other categories. This funding opportunity aims to encourage and support aspiring Indigenous teachers through their educational journey.