Education and Training Directorate
2011 Principal Fellowships and Scholarships Guidelines
Updated July 2011
1. Principal Fellowships and Scholarships
Principal Fellowships and Scholarships are funded through the Principal Professional
Learning Fund (PPLF) under the ACT Department of Education and Training Teaching Staff
Union Collective Agreement 2009-2011 to support principals leadership capacities.
Education and Training Directorate Principals may apply for a fellowship to undertake a
study tour, to participate in a short course at a leading international institution such as
Harvard, to attend and contribute to conferences of international standing linked to further
studies or to undertake a major action research project. Principals may apply for a
scholarship to undertake ongoing formal study or research with a tertiary institution.
Selection for the Fellowships or Scholarships is made on the basis of an individual’s
application and by a selection committee using the criteria listed below.
Principal Fellowship recipients may receive payment up to the value of $6000 for the
payment of fees and travel costs.
Principal Scholarship recipients are reimbursed at the end of their study up to $6000.
Reporting and acquittal will take place at the conclusion of the funded period, or milestones
established by the committee. Participants will undertake reporting and sharing
arrangements resulting in significant benefits to the ACT public school system.
Priorities to be addressed through Fellowships and Scholarships
All applications for Principal Fellowships and Scholarships need to address one of the
Directorate’s currently identified professional learning priorities, or other areas related to
the ACT Department of Education and Training Strategic Plan 2010-2013, Everyone Matters.
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Criteria
You are eligible if …
 you are currently employed as a principal with Education and Training
Directorate
 you have not received scholarship within the last three years.
The criteria below are used to determine the awarding of each fellowship or scholarship:

The applicant’s eligibility

Identified system priorities for the year of application

The supporting statement in the application

School Network Leader endorsement

Potential for significant tangible benefits for the ACT public school system
Applications are encouraged from all ACT government principals.
This table will assist applicants in assessing their level of eligibility for a Principal Fellowship
or Scholarship.
2. Role of the Education and Training Directorate Principal
Fellowships and Scholarships Committee
The Principal Fellowships and Scholarships Committee will:

manage the selection process

account for and manage Principal Fellowships/ Scholarships Fund

report on outcomes, issues, finances, procedures or policy in relation to
fellowships/scholarships

ensure that minuted proceedings of the committee provide a basis for specific and
constructive feedback to applicants

receive administrative support from the Professional Learning Section.
The committee will comprise:

Executive Director School Improvement or nominee

ACT Principals’ Association (ACTPA) representative

AEU representative
3. Duration and Award of Education and Training Directorate
Principal Fellowships and Scholarships
Principal Fellowships and Scholarships are awarded for a period of up to three years for a
value of up to $6000, which may be supplemented by participants if they wish to undertake
activities costing more than this amount. Participants may receive this funding up-front to
meet the ongoing costs of activities undertaken as agreed under the terms of the fellowship
or scholarship.
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4. Principal Fellowships and Scholarships Award
Principal Fellowships/Scholarships of $6000 are awarded to support the payment of:

course fees for participation in high level studies, or an event of international
standing

travel or other costs directly associated with the above, if negotiated in advance with
the Education and Training Directorate Principal Fellowships/ Scholarships
Committee
If you plan to take leave, you will need to consider your school’s ability to fund any HDAs
that you plan to set up during your absence. Individual cases can be discussed with your
Network Leaders.
5. Processing of Applications
Notification to Applicants
Applicants will be notified by email of the outcome and letter of their successful or
unsuccessful application. Decisions made by the committee are final. Successful applicants
are required to formally accept the offer within two weeks of receipt of their offer.
Feedback to Applicants
Applicants who are unsuccessful may seek feedback by contacting the Education and
Training Directorate Principal Fellowships/ Scholarships Committee chairperson or delegate.
6. Expectations of Fellowships and Scholarships Recipients
By accepting a Principal Fellowship or Scholarship you will be required to maintain personal
records, and fulfil the following obligations:

Provide evidence of successful completion of the agreed program or stage of
program, as well as receipts for fees and other relevant program costs, in submitting
reimbursement requests.

Notify any change to work location or personal details to the Principal Fellowships
and Scholarships project officer

Undertake a professional sharing occasion with colleagues or staff working in the
Education and Training Directorate during or after your studies.
It is expected that you will commit to three years of service with Education and Training
Directorate on completion of your study or program.
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7. Submission of Application
Applications are forwarded to:
By hand, mail or Internal Courier Service:
Principal Fellowships and Scholarships Committee
C/- Sharon Hough
Principal Fellowships and Scholarships Officer
Professional Learning Section
Education and Training Directorate
Hedley Beare Centre for Teaching and Learning
51 Fremantle Drive
STIRLING ACT 2611
By Email:
Sharon.hough@act.gov.au
Emailed applications will be accepted before the closing date where the hard copy original
including the School Network Leader’s signature of recommendation is received within the week.
8. Preparing an Application
Applications should be typed and emailed if possible. Applications should contain:

Education and Training Directorate Principal Fellowships/Scholarships Application form

School Network Leader recommendation form
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Supporting statement and CV.
9. Document Location
Electronic copies of all required paper work are available on the Directorate’s website. Select
Professional Learning from the Teaching and Learning drop-down list, then select Principal
Fellowships/Scholarships from the panel on the left.
Professional Learning Section
July 2011
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