Financial assistance is available to support eligible Queensland state school teachers and school leaders who are studying a Master of Education degree (or similar) in Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 or 3, 2025.
Grant Benefits
Reimbursement of course fees (up to $10,000 per year) to those who are/will study a Master of Education degree (or similar) via online delivery/external mode at an Australian higher education institution (HEI) in Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 or 3 in 2025.
Eligibility for the grant
To Be Eligible For This Grant, You Must
* be currently employed as a teacher or school leader in a Queensland state school (transfer rating 4 to 7) located within a rural or remote community in the Central Queensland, Darling Downs-South West, North Coast (select schools), Far North or North Queensland region. A list of eligible schools can be accessed in the Choose your teaching adventure booklet.
* hold full or provisional teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and have at least two years' teaching experience.
* be studying a Master of Education degree (or similar) via online delivery/external mode at a HEI in Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 or 3 in 2025.
How To Apply
You can apply for the grant at any time by logging into your SmartJobs account (green ‘apply online' button below) and:
1. respond to an online questionnaire; and
2. upload evidence of enrolment in the degree from the HEI.
You will receive an email within 3 weeks of submission of the online application advising your eligibility. If eligible, you'll be provided with a conditional offer and reimbursement will be provided upon receipt of the requested documentation as per the processing timeframes below.
Selection Process
Applications will be prioritised based on school context (i.e., identified Indigenous communities operating under Government reforms) followed by the remoteness of location (transfer rating 7-4).
Payment of the grant
To obtain reimbursement, when available, please upload the following documentation in line with the processing timeframes:
* an official receipt from the HEI showing the unit code(s) and the amount paid for each unit; or a HECS-HELP/FEE-HELP statement (from MyGov Account) showing the unit code(s) and the amount owing for each unit.
* an unofficial academic transcript from the HEI (student portal) showing a minimum ‘pass' grade for the units in which reimbursement is sought.
Reimbursement for study between Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 or 3, 2025, will be processed through the department's ExpenseMe Pro system upon receipt of the required documentation.
Please note: This grant may be subject to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) with possible reportable Fringe Benefit Amount (RFBA) reported on your payment summary. It may have implications on your earnings, taxable income, and benefits. It is recommended to seek independent financial advice. More information is available at .
Timeframes for processing reimbursement
* Semester 1, 2025 - Results are released in July. Reimbursements occur between July and December 2025.
* Semester 2 & 3, 2025 - Results are released from November onwards. Reimbursements occur between November 2025 and March 2026. (Note: applications must be submitted by 19 December 2025.)
Occupational group: Education & Training
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