Stronger Smarter Institute Teachers of STEM Initiative - Undergraduate - Indigenous Scholarship

The Teachers of STEM Initiative™ is an innovative initiative focusing on supporting First Nations female tertiary students to secure a STEM qualification as an element of their degree. Developed by The Stronger Smarter Institute, through funding provided by the National Indigenous Australians Agency, this initiative supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women to complete STEM teaching qualifications. Successful applicants receive financial scholarship support to help with the costs of studying at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The scholarship also provides mentoring support from First Nation teachers and STEM professionals in both academic and wellbeing, professional development programs with a focus on Indigenous Knowledges STEM, and networking and partnership opportunities. The initiative is committed to transforming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student education outcomes.