Early Childhood Teacher Scholarships

Empowering the next generation of educators,

one scholarship at a time.

Every child deserves an amazing teacher, and every aspiring teacher deserves the chance to become one. The Fraser Foundation Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) Scholarships exist to make that possible – supporting passionate people on their journey to becoming qualified early childhood educators. We believe in you and your dream, and we're here to help remove the barriers that stand in your way.

This dedicated scholarship program lies at the heart of our Foundation’s mission, empowering future early learning teachers with financial support, guidance, and a warm community of encouragement.

What we support

Our scholarships are flexible and tailored to your needs. We can help with:

  • Tuition fees and student contributions

  • Textbooks and course materials

  • Study-related costs (like a laptop, transport, or placement expenses)

You focus on your studies — we’ll help ease the financial load.

We assess applications four times per year.

Who can apply

Our ECT scholarships are open to people who are:

  • Studying or planning to study an approved early childhood teaching degree

  • Australian citizens or permanent residents

  • Able to show genuine need — financial hardship, rural location, personal barriers, etc.

  • Committed to working in the sector for at least five years post-graduation

Whether you’re just starting out or switching careers, this opportunity is for you.

Since 2021, we’ve awarded $391,000+ in funding, supporting 37+ aspiring early childhood teachers. Those recipients are now making a difference in classrooms and communities across Australia.

Ready to Apply? Here’s How:

Step 1: Download the application form
Step 2: Complete it and include your supporting documents
Step 3: Submit to applications@thefraserfoundation.com.au

You can apply anytime — we assess quarterly.

Real Stories, Real Impact

“Without the Fraser Foundation, this simply wouldn’t have been possible. I always dreamed of becoming a qualified teacher, but financially it felt out of reach. This scholarship didn’t just help me study — it gave me belief in myself.”

— Andrea, Graduate Diploma recipients