Ruth Dircks ConASTA Scholarships

In 2002, Ruth Dircks was the inaugural winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools and was awarded $35,000.

Ruth generously donated this money to ASTA to promote the attendance of teachers at ConASTA each year, and the award was named the Ruth Dircks ConASTA Scholarships in her honour.

The scholarships enable ASTA to financially support teachers to attend ConASTA. 

How to apply for a Ruth Dircks ConASTA Scholarship

Apply for a Ruth Dircks Scholarship and see what all the ConASTA fuss is about!

Are you eligible?

To apply for this award, you must:

• reside outside the regional area in which ConASTA is being held that year (approx. 200 km radius)
• have not attended more than two ConASTAs previously
• be a financial member of a state or territory Science Teachers Association. 

Read the information sheet to see the full terms and conditions.

If you meet the criteria and would like to apply, please complete an application form.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 11 May 2025.