Build your career with an Early Childhood Education scholarship

At Goodstart, we’re passionate about helping educators achieve their career goals. If you’re currently studying a Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, you could be eligible for a Queensland Qualifications Pathways Scholarship with Goodstart – available in locations including Townsville, Mackay, Sunshine Coast, and Cairns. 

When you join Goodstart, you’ll not only gain meaningful, rewarding work, but eligible educators also have access to scholarship funding to support their studies. You could access: 

• Up to $3,000 for those studying a Certificate III
• Up to $6,000 for those studying a Diploma
• Up to $25,000 for those studying a Bachelor’s degree

Scholarship funds can be used flexibly. Goodstart will work with you to tailor your scholarship to meet your personal needs. You’ll also receive wrap-around mentoring support from skilled, qualified Goodstarters. All of this is possible through our Qualifications Pathways Program (QPP). 

Who can apply? 

To be eligible for a Goodstart scholarship, you’ll need to: 

• Be working in one of our Queensland centres
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or a temporary resident on the pathway to permanent residency with an eligible visa
• Have completed and graduated from secondary school
• Be able to meet entry requirements for an ACECQA-approved qualification through your university or training provider
• Be enrolled in each unit by the census date (unless otherwise agreed)
• Not be receiving any other Department of Education scholarship or grant funding for the same course.

Exemptions may apply for those living in border regions (e.g. NSW) but working in a Queensland service. 

How it works 

1. Apply for a role at Goodstart in one of our Queensland locations.
2. If successful, you’ll be able to apply for a QPP scholarship to support your studies.
3. Gain access to funding + mentoring while you continue your qualification and career journey with Goodstart.

Ready to take the next step? View roles in Queensland and apply today. 

Currently studying? Apply for a role at Goodstart – you may be eligible for a Goodstart scholarship to support your existing studies.