Overview
The Lucy Beeton Aboriginal Teacher Scholarships have been established in recognition and honour of Tasmania's first Aboriginal teacher. Lucy Beeton was born on Gun Carriage Island in the Bass Strait in 1829. In 1871 she established a school in a tent on Badger Island and later successfully lobbied government to fund a teacher.
Currently in Tasmania, Aboriginal teachers make up less than one per cent of teachers. Through establishing the Lucy Beeton Aboriginal Teacher Scholarships, the Department for Education, Children and Young People aims to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers in Tasmania. The Lucy Beeton Scholarship aims to provide a financial incentive/support for Aboriginal people to undertake a teaching qualification at the University of Tasmania and provide a possible pathway to employment within the Department upon graduation.
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Eligibility
- Available to students who are members of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and who are commencing or continuing study in any pre-service teaching qualification at the University, including the Bachelor of Education, Master of Teaching or any relevant double degree.
- To be eligible:
- students must identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted by the community in which they live or have lived (applicants must meet the Tasmanian State Government requirements of Eligibility for Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services);
- and be a current resident of Tasmania.
- The Department for Education, Children and Young People will appoint the successful applicant with a mentor to provide support and to aid them to complete their course required placements in a government school, where possible.
- The information provided in your application and previous academic performance may be taken into consideration during the selection process.
Students wishing to apply for this scholarship should apply for the University of Tasmania Indigenous Scholarships
On-going Eligibility
- Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester
Amount
$5,000 per year
Duration
Duration of Degree
Opening Date
28 August 2026
Closing Date
27 November 2026
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
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