Cotton Australia is offering scholarships to support two (2) early career teachers with a passion for learning, are interested in exposure to the Australian cotton industry and want to attend the full PIEFA Conference in Canberra on 1-2 May, 2023.
These scholarships are available to assist with costs associated for teachers to attend the conference, and will cover:
- Full conference registration
- One ticket to the Gala Dinner
- Two nights accommodation in Canberra at one of the conference's preferred hotels
*The scholarship does not cover any costs relating to travel to/from the conference or any other incidentals.
Conference scholarships are open to teachers who:
1. are an Australian resident and new to teaching (1-5 years teaching)
2. has not previously attended a PIEFA Conference
3. is willing to provide Cotton Australia and Primary Industry Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) permission to publish a news article/case study with their name, school and a photo
4. is able to attend the entire conference in Canberra from 1-2 May 2023, including attending the Cotton Australia workshop
5. is not already holding a scholarship or received a scholarship/travel bursary to attend the PIEFA Conference
To apply, please provide a written application (maximum of 500 words) outlining the following criteria:
- how you came to be interested in the Australian cotton industry
- confirmation that your school will release you from duties to attend the full conference (Welcome Reception on Sunday 30 April optional)
- a summary of how attendance the conference will assist your teaching of food and fibre content
- details about your teaching, e.g. where you teach, your teaching load (subjects, etc.), facilities where you teach (ag plot/science lab) and any community involvement or interests you have.
Simply email Cotton Australia’s Education Manager, Jenny Hughes jennyh@cotton.org.au addressing the above criteria.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday, 31 March 2023 at 5pm AEDST. Successful applicants will be advised in the first week of April.
These scholarships are available to assist with costs associated for teachers to attend the conference, and will cover:
- Full conference registration
- One ticket to the Gala Dinner
- Two nights accommodation in Canberra at one of the conference's preferred hotels
*The scholarship does not cover any costs relating to travel to/from the conference or any other incidentals.
Conference scholarships are open to teachers who:
1. are an Australian resident and new to teaching (1-5 years teaching)
2. has not previously attended a PIEFA Conference
3. is willing to provide Cotton Australia and Primary Industry Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) permission to publish a news article/case study with their name, school and a photo
4. is able to attend the entire conference in Canberra from 1-2 May 2023, including attending the Cotton Australia workshop
5. is not already holding a scholarship or received a scholarship/travel bursary to attend the PIEFA Conference
To apply, please provide a written application (maximum of 500 words) outlining the following criteria:
- how you came to be interested in the Australian cotton industry
- confirmation that your school will release you from duties to attend the full conference (Welcome Reception on Sunday 30 April optional)
- a summary of how attendance the conference will assist your teaching of food and fibre content
- details about your teaching, e.g. where you teach, your teaching load (subjects, etc.), facilities where you teach (ag plot/science lab) and any community involvement or interests you have.
Simply email Cotton Australia’s Education Manager, Jenny Hughes jennyh@cotton.org.au addressing the above criteria.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday, 31 March 2023 at 5pm AEDST. Successful applicants will be advised in the first week of April.
