Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships 2026

The Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships 2026 provide substantial financial support for aspiring teachers in Australia, funding undergraduate or postgraduate teaching study and linking education to a guaranteed career pathway in government schools or government-run early learning settings. It aims to relieve financial pressure during teacher training and support tuition, living costs, and essential study expenses. The program targets individuals commencing Australian-accredited teaching degrees and committing to teach in the public sector after graduation.

Financial support for tuition and living costs; a guaranteed pathway to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings after graduation.

Applicants must be living in Australia, be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, permanent humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand citizen; must be commencing an Australian-accredited teaching degree; must start in the first study period of the year; must study full-time for the duration of the scholarship; must intend to teach in a government school or government-run early learning setting after graduation.

Apply via the official eligibility and applying page linked by the Education Department.