Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, an applicant must—

(a) demonstrate—
(i) an understanding of the importance of female education;
(ii) a passion for teaching;
(b) be enrolled, or eligible to enrol—
(i) full-time unless the selection body is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances *2 which preclude full-time enrolment;
(ii) in the penultimate semester of study during the normal duration of the scholarship; and
(iii) in a Master of Teaching with a teaching area in English, humanities, Mathematics and/or Science or;
(v) in a Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching (Secondary) combined degree with a teaching area in Mathematics and/or Science or;
(vi) in a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching (Secondary) combined degree with a teaching area in English or Humanities or;
(vii) in a Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours).

*2 Exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to, a medical condition or major family commitments.

Application Information:

1. Applications must include a written statement (up to 300 words) addressing eligibility criteria as stated above;
(i) an understanding of the importance of female education;
(ii) a passion for teaching;
2. Applications will be shortlisted for an interview.

Benefits

St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls has donated funds to the University of Western Australia (‘the University’) to provide scholarships to support high-achieving students, studying the Master of Teaching (Secondary), Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours), Combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching or a combined Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching degree at the University, through the final year of their studies.