CEDoW Scholarships Empower the Next Generation of Teachers

We’re proud to invest in the future of education, awarding $340,000 in scholarships to seventeen exceptional 2024 HSC graduates from Catholic schools across the Illawarra and Macarthur regions. 

Recipients of the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) Step into Teaching scholarship will each receive $20,000 towards their Education degree, part-time employment as a school support officer while studying, and a guaranteed permanent teaching position upon graduation. This initiative, now in its fifth year, demonstrates our strong commitment to attracting and retaining top-tier educators.

Ryder Stuart, scholarship recipient and graduate of Holy Spirit College, Bellambi, shared his gratitude: “The Step into Teaching scholarship means so much to me as I work towards becoming a secondary mathematics teacher. It’s not just about financial help; it’s also a huge boost to my confidence and motivation. With this support, I can focus on building my skills and making a real difference for my future students.”

Since its inception in 2020, the CEDoW Step into Teaching program has supported 91 students, with five graduates from the inaugural cohort commencing their full-time teaching roles this year.