RAD Australia Teachers’ Scholarship Fund

The Royal Academy of Dance aims to increase access, reward aspirations, and support the excellent standard of education within our Registered Teaching Membership.

In 2021-2022, together with the assistance of our inaugural partners DanceSurance, Harlequin Floors and Bloch we created an ongoing Teachers’ Scholarship Fund supporting RAD Registered Teachers who wish to develop their skills and knowledge by engaging with Continuing Professional Development.

In 2024, there were 12 scholarship awarded to registered RAD teachers from around Australia to offset the cost of attending CPD courses and the costs associated with attending.

We are pleased to announce that the Teachers’ Scholarship Fund will continue into 2025, offering a Summer CPD Round, plus 3 further rounds, to offset the cost of attending CPD activities throughout the year. The Summer CPD Round offers opportunities for scholarships to assist with the cost of registration for in-person and online courses, as well as an additional scholarship towards travel expenses to attend in-person in Sydney, up to the value of $500.

Scholarships are available for:

All RAD Australia CPD activities
Teacher Observation of Student Intensive classes
RAD Global Webinars
RAD Australia Conferences

Anything else will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

There is also limited support available for teachers who wish to undertake external professional development opportunities. External courses will need to meet standard CPD requirements for time valued CPD.

Applications

Summer CPD 2025 Round

Applications open on 18 October 2024
Applications close on 10 December 2024
Notifications made on 13 December 2024
Valid for courses during the Summer CPD Teacher Intensive Series on 21 and 22 January 2025

Round 1 2025

Applications open on 29 November 2024
Applications close on 7 January 2025
Notifications made on 10 January 2025
Valid for courses from 23 January – 31 March 2025

Round 2 2025

Applications open on 17 January 2025
Applications close on 18 March 2025
Notifications made on 21 March 2025
Valid for courses from 1 April – 30 June 2025

Round 3 2025

Applications open on 18 April 2025
Applications close on 17 June 2025
Notifications made on 20 June 2025
Valid for courses from 1 July – 31 October 2025

The Royal Academy of Dance is committed to celebrating and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people in regional and remote areas, people living with disabilities, and people who identify as male or gender diverse.

Conditions for application

Please click here to view conditions for application.

Selection criteria

Scholarships will be assessed and awarded using the information provided on the application form as well as a personal statement.

You should write a personal statement addressing the selection criteria here and attach it to your application below:

A strong commitment to professional development
A proactive and committed approach to dance teaching
An interest in contributing to and engaging with the wider dance teaching profession
Barriers that you believe impact your ability to participate in the activity without assistance, such as financial, geographical, logistical, or personal circumstances that are relevant to you.

Submit an application below

Teachers’ Scholarship Fund Application Form:

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
Membership Number*
Do you have a current RAD Australia Membership?*
- Yes
- No
Qualifications
What year did you receive RAD registration?*
Tell us about your dance teaching qualifications*
Tell us about your other qualifications
Tell us about your dance teaching experience*
Which activity are you applying for?
Please select ONE activity from all the available options below (RAD courses, online webinars, external activities, conference)
CPD Courses Australia
RAD Webinars or Global CPD Course

Please identify the name and date of the webinar you wish to attend
External professional development opportunties
Please give the name, date, fees and a brief description of the course, conference or opportunity you would like to attend. Please note external courses need to meet RAD CPD requirements for time-valued CPD.
Personal Statement
Your personal statement should demonstrate the following selection criteria: --> • A strong commitment to professional development --> • A proactive and committed approach to dance teaching --> • An interest in contributing to and engaging with the wider dance teaching profession --> • Barriers which you believe impacts on your ability to participate in the activity without assistance, such as financial or geographic. // Upload your personal statement below.
File
Max. file size: 51 MB.
Conditions of application*
I agree that I have read and understood the Conditions of Application. (Please refer to linked document above)
Consent*
I agree to provide feedback on the Teachers' Scholarship Fund. Please note it is a condition of application that you provide feedback on this process if you are successful in your application.
Marketing
If successful in my application I agree to RAD Australia sharing information about my application with wider RAD staff, fund partners, donors and for general marketing purposes including website, printed materials and social media publication. If you prefer to remain anonymous please leave this box unchecked.

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Make a contribution to the future of dance in Australia

Should you wish to contribute to the Teachers’ Scholarship Fund we are grateful for all donations large or small. Your support will ensure our teachers remain at the forefront of their profession providing the highest standards of dance education to grassroots dancers right here in Australia. To make a one-off or ongoing donation click here. Find out more

Teachers’ Scholarship Fund Supporters

RAD Australia is grateful for the support of inaugural Teachers' Scholarship Fund partners