Stewart Financial Assistance Professional Learning Scholarships
Applications for Round 1 Scholarships are now closed.
SPELD NSW believes every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of where they live or learn. Thanks to the generosity of dedicated donors, the SPELD NSW Stewart Financial Assistance Program is offering Professional Learning Scholarships to empower teachers across New South Wales.
The Stewart Financial Assistance Program honours the legacy of Yvonne Stewart. Her passion to equip children with the skills to break the reading code and her commitment to training teachers laid the foundation for SPELD NSW and inspired the establishment of other SPELDs across Australia.
These scholarships are designed to improve educational outcomes for students, especially those with specific learning difficulties, by supporting teachers with evidence-based professional learning.
“We are incredibly grateful for this support that enables us to provide teachers with high-quality professional learning that will make a real difference for students with learning difficulties across NSW.”
Georgina Perry, Executive Officer, SPELD NSW
What Scholarships Are Available?
Through the Stewart Financial Assistance Program, we are offering scholarships for the following courses:
These evidence-based courses are delivered by SPELD NSW and offer best practice for supporting students with learning difficulties in reading, writing, and spelling.
Applications for Round 1 Scholarships are now closed.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:
- Teachers currently working in NSW schools (public, independent, or Catholic)
- Educators who are committed to improving outcomes for students with learning difficulties
- Teachers in both metropolitan and regional/rural areas of NSW
To ensure equitable access, at least 60% of scholarships will be awarded to teachers working in regional or rural NSW.
Applications for Round 1 Scholarships are now closed.
Why Apply?
- Gain access to high-quality, evidence-based professional learning
- Build your capacity to support students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia
- Join a community of passionate educators committed to inclusive education
How?
The application process is simple:
- Complete the online application form.
- Provide a short statement outlining your need, potential impact, and how the scholarship will benefit your students and school community.
- Applications close Friday 20 June 2025 and will be assessed based on need, potential impact, and geographical location.
- Successful scholarship recipients will be announced on shortly.