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School psychology scholarship program

Ready to start your psychology master's in 2027? Study with us and you could be eligible for the NSW Department of Education’s Psychology Graduate Scholarship Program.

Study our Master of Professional Psychology (School Psychology) in 2027 and you could receive over $35,000 to support the cost of study. Plus, get a guaranteed psychologist job in a NSW public school when you graduate. You'll receive support and access to ongoing professional development.

Scholarshipsfor 2027 have now closed.

Score $35K and a grad job

    Successful scholarship recipients will receive:

  • up to $22,000 tuition allowance for full-time Commonwealth-supported students
  • up to $10,000 appointment allowance, depending on your appointment location
  • $1,500 textbook and incidentals allowance
  • $4,000 placement allowance
  • supervised practicum placements in schools
  • ongoing professional support to complete psychologist registration requirements, including provision of the supervised internship
  • employment as a school psychologist (provisional) in a NSW public school with a highly competitive starting salary after graduating.

How to apply

  1. Check your eligibility for the NSW Department of Education Psychology Graduate Scholarship Program.
  2. Submit your scholarship application to the NSW Department of Education by 11.59pm on Friday 3 July 2026.
  3. Apply for the Master of Professional Psychology (School Psychology) through Charles Sturt University. You will be invited to apply in Term 3 of the year prior to the program commencing.

You will only be offered a place in the Master of Professional Psychology (School Psychology) if you are successful in being offered a scholarship and meet the university’s entry requirements.

Scholarships for 2027 have now closed.

“Study in psychology is very competitive. Not only did the scholarship cover the cost of course fees, it also provided a clear, supported path through the fifth year and beyond. The challenge was great, but so was the achievement!”

Lawrence Agars School psychology scholarship recipient
Portrait of Lawrence Agars