Scholarships, Bursaries & Grants

Discover funding options to support your professional development, research endeavours, and innovative projects in early childhood education. 

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Explore exciting opportunities exclusive to OMEP Australia members.

Discover funding options to support your professional development, research endeavours, and innovative projects in early childhood education.

OMEP Australia funds SDG-aligned projects and attendance at the annual OMEP World Assembly and Conference. Learn about selection criteria and past winners here.

Take advantage of these resources to further your impact and contribute to the advancement of our field.

Travel Fund Award 

Supports the attendance of four Awardees' at the OMEP World Assembly and Conference, which will be held from July 14 to 18, 2025, in Bologna, Italy. 

Project Grants

These grants provide funding to support projects that will benefit young children’s access to high quality early learning and care and Education for Sustainable Development in Australia.

OMEP WA Bursary

In order to assist deserving individuals to train as early childhood educators, a $2000 bursary is offered each year to an undergraduate or post graduate student at University or TAFE.