Entry Criteria

The Bank First Teaching Initiatives Program (TIP) is open to all Members of Bank First who work in preschools, primary and secondary schools across Victoria.

Initiatives are classified as new programs, new concepts and teaching methods. Our TIP provides funding to support the education community in a wide range of areas including:

This year, $30,000 is divided between successful entries. The amount granted depends on the needs of each initiative, ranging between $200 and $2000.

The criteria for submitting an entry includes:

• A brief outline of the initiative and its purpose,
• Description of learning outcomes and how they will be demonstrated,
• The proposed timeline and costs involved,
• The personnel involved with implementing the initiative.

All winning entries will be published on the Bank First website and may be shared on our social networks and other Bank First publications such as our Annual Report.

Preschools and schools are invited to submit an entry even if they have been successful in previous years, as long as their entries are innovative, original and benefit our young people.