Scholarships for Aspiring Early Childhood Educators

Aspiring early childhood educators in NSW are set to receive a financial boost as the State Government announces a new scholarship program.

Early childhood educators looking to complete a Certificate III or Diploma can now benefit from a $23.5 million investment by the NSW Government to deliver scholarships worth up to $3,000 or $5,000.

Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said the new VET scholarships are part of the NSW Government’s $281.6 million package announced in the Budget early this year to attract, retrain and support early childhood educators and teachers in NSW.

“Early childhood education and care professionals make all the difference to the lives of children and families in NSW, and this new initiative will help this critical workforce to grow and upskill,” Ms Mitchell said.

“The scholarships will work in conjunction with the 25,000 fee-free places for a Cert III or Diploma qualification, which means scholarship recipients will receive a cash boost to support their studies in addition to not having to pay course fees.”

The scholarship round will be open from 15 November 2022 to 15 January 2023.

Current and aspiring educators are encouraged to explore the new dedicated Early Childhood Careers section of the Department of Education’s website by visiting: https://education.nsw.gov.au/early-childhood-education/initiatives/early-childhood-careers.

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