Foundation for Graduates in Early Childhood Studies Bursaries

  • Category Foundation
  • Location Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Wimmera
  • Annual value $1,000
  • Open date 05/01/2026
  • Close date 01/03/2026
  • Study sector Higher education; TAFE
  • Study level Bachelor
  • Student type Domestic; International
  • Student status Continuing; New / commencing
  • Additional eligibility criteria
    • Applicants must be undertaking (or due to undertake) work placements in a regional area as part of their studies.
    • Preference will be given to students with young children whose childcare needs would be impacted by these work placement requirements.
  • Scholarships available 10

How to apply

Applications open 5 January, 2026.

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Once applications open, you can apply through the Scholarships and Grants portal.

About the Foundation for Graduates in Early Childhood Studies Bursaries

For students in a relevant early childhood education degree with a placement component. Applicants must be undertaking (or due to undertake) work placements in a regional area as part of their studies, with a preference for students with young children whose childcare needs would be impacted by these work placement requirements.

Ten scholarships are available to the value of $1,000 each.