Make it possible
The Fraser Foundation is committed to redefining education pathways, providing tailored scholarships to aspiring early learning educators.
Applications are now open
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Applications are now open 〰️
Our next application review commences 23 December 2024 and close 13 January, but you’re very welcome to submit an application now!
Applicant Criteria
Selection Criteria:
In order to be eligible for a scholarship with The Fraser Foundation you must (include but not limited to);
Have a passion for and commitment to education and early childhood
Have enrolled or intend to enrol as a full-time or part time student in an approved Australian course of early childhood education
Commitment to completing your chosen course/degree
Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
Can prove a genuine need for support or assistance (for example, financial hardship, vulnerable, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (ATSI) or rural or remote location, etc.)
Be 17 years of age or older.
Successful applicants are required to sign a scholarship agreement with The Fraser Foundation, confirming and committing to the following:
Confirm:
You are currently working as an early childhood teacher (ECT) or as an educator within an approved early childhood education and care service. Letter of employment required
You are currently enrolled in an approved early childhood graduate diploma or Bachelor degree by providing details, confirmation letters and/or statements
Please include two references. One from your current childcare director/manager, plus one more either personal or professional.
Commit to:
Accept appointment as a permanent full-time early childhood teacher’s position with in a registered / approved early childhood education and care (ECEC) service within six months on completion of course – otherwise scholarship fess are to be refunded.
Remain in a permanent full-time early childhood teaching position with an approved ECEC service for a minimum of five years.
Must provide reports from each semester to show progress and confirmation of successful completion of course must be provided.
As a scholarship recipient, you agree to participate in activities or events organised by the Fraser Foundation for promotional and informational purposes. This may include providing testimonials for our website, social media and other marketing materials, attending scholarship events where possible, or engaging in media interviews.
Apply Now
Let The Fraser Foundation help your journey in the early learning sector . Applications are now open. Simply click on the below link to access the application.
What happens next
We’ll email you to let you know when we've received your application.
If you have not received an email within 7 days of applying, please email us at applications@thefraserfoundation.com.au
A selection panel will review eligible applications in quarterly increments.
If you are successful, we’ll notify you in writing.
Application review periods
Our 2025 application review periods are as follows:
Opens 23 December 2024 and closes 13 January 2025
Opens 17 March 2025 and closes 7 April 2025
Opens 9 June 2025 and closes 30 June 2025
Opens 1 September 2025 and closes 22 September 2025
About this scholarship
These scholarships were established in 2022 and is maintained by funds from The Fraser Education Foundation
