Teach the Future Fellowship Program

The Teach the Future Fellowship (TFF) is a Victorian Department of Education initiative that supports students commencing an eligible undergraduate initial teacher education (ITE) degree in 2026 in areas of workforce shortage. Successful recipients receive a total of $10,000 over the duration of their undergraduate program, including access to mentoring and networking opportunities.

Who can apply

Victorian or designated border community resident domestic students enrolled in a VIT-accredited undergraduate teaching degree, commencing first year in 2026, specialising in STEM, EAL, or special education.

Perks & benefits

Mentoring
Networking opportunities

Key contacts

[email protected]

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Funding

AUD 10k – AUD 10k

Deadline

March 31, 2026

Opens

January 1, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Be a Victorian or designated border community resident domestic student (Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, New Zealand citizen living in Victoria, or Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder).
Have a primary place of residence in Victoria or a designated border community during the completion of their eligible ITE degree.
Be enrolled in a VIT-accredited undergraduate teaching degree (secondary, specialist, dual primary-secondary, secondary-specialist, or primary-specialist) or an equivalent program recognised by the VIT, with a first census date between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026.
Be commencing their first year of study in 2026.
Undertake at least 50% of a full-time study load (EFTSL) at the time of assessment.
Specialise in STEM disciplines, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and/or special education within their teaching degree.

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Teach the Future Fellowship Program

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