Sponsorship
Diocesan Sponsorship for Study
Applications for Diocesan Sponsorship for 2026 are now open.
Sponsorship for Accreditation to teach Religious Education or lead in a Catholic school is fully funded.
For Primary teachers this sponsorship is funded through recurrent grants. For secondary teachers this sponsorship is funded through a professional development levy paid by each secondary school in the Diocese.
For other priority courses, sponsorship is provided on the basis of:
For Primary
- 1/3 DOBCEL contribution
- 1/3 School contribution and
- 1/3 Participant contribution
For Secondary
- 1/3 Participant contribution
- 2/3 School contribution
Sponsorship is for the cost of unit fees and does not include student amenities fees.
Fully Funded Priority Courses for Accreditation 2026:
- Cohort supported Religious Education Graduate Certificate (ACU REAP Cycle finishing 2026)
- ACU Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (GCRE)
- CTC/YTU Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education (GCTRE)
Priority Courses 2026:
- ACU Master of Theological Studies
- ACU Master of Religious Education
- CTC Master of Education and Theology
- ACU Master of Educational Leadership
Requirements
Usually, sponsorship for Masters’ courses, can only be provided to applicants who have their Accreditation to Teach and to Teach Religious Education or Lead in Catholic Schools in Victoria (VCEA guidelines).
Applications
Please download and complete the relevant 2026 sponsorship form, available for Primary and Secondary applications below:
- Diocesan Sponsorship Primary for 2025 Application Form (Word document)
- Diocesan Sponsorship Secondary for 2025 Application Form (Word document)
