Future Japanese language teachers grant
  1. Macquarie University
  2. Faculty of Arts
  3. Departments and schools
  4. Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language, and Literature
  5. Partner Language Study Centres
  6. Japanese Studies Centre
  7. Future Japanese language teachers grant
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Pursue a career as a school teacher

This grant supports outstanding students preparing to become Japanese language educators. It aims to enhance your language proficiency and teaching skills, equipping you to lead Japanese language programs in Australian schools.

Additionally, the grant seeks to encourage students to pursue careers as school teachers in Australia, addressing the growing shortage of qualified educators in recent years.

Key details

Application deadline

5pm on Monday 31 March 2025

Eligibility

  • Applicants must currently be enrolled in Japanese language studies alongside primary or secondary education at Macquarie University.
  • Applicants must have completed at least 80 credit points in Education and 50 credit points in Japanese Studies.
  • Applicants must demonstrate an outstanding academic record.
  • Final-year students will be given priority. While ‘practicum experience’ is not required, it is considered an advantage.

Grant amount

Up to $1500

Conditions

Successful applicants must:

  • utilise the full grant within the grant year
  • submit a final report by 30 January of the year following the grant
  • notify the MJS Centre immediately if circumstances change or if the grant can no longer be utilised.

Eligible activities

The grant may support activities that enhance Japanese language proficiency, teaching development, and resource creation, such as:

  • purchasing textbooks, stationery, and other educational materials
  • travelling to Japan for language training or immersion programs
  • enrolling in online one-on-one Japanese language classes
  • participating in workshops or specialised courses to improve teaching techniques.

Application requirements

Applicants must provide:

  • a current CV and an internal transcript
  • a 300-word statement outlining their aspiration to become a Japanese language teacher in Australia, highlighting their potential to excel in Japanese language education
  • the names of two referees: one from Japanese language units and one from Education units. Applicants should inform their referees that they may be contacted during the review process
  • any additional relevant supporting documents.

Grant recipient testimonials

With the grant, I was able to dedicate more resources towards my Japanese studies. I had better access to textbooks designed for prospective Japanese teachers which can help my future students have the capacity to learn Japanese more effectively. The MJS Grant was not only able to improve my own practicum experience and give me peace of mind, it also allowed me the means to improve the student learning experience by exposing them to authentic Japanese ideas and concepts in real life.