Celebrating Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program Recipients

Recognising the Future of Early Childhood Education and Care

The Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program was created to recognise and support students who are building their future in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Every year, students across Australia commit themselves to developing the knowledge, skills and professional practice needed to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of children, families and their communities.

This page celebrates the students recognised through the Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program, along with the RTOs, TAFEs and universities supporting the next generation of Early Childhood Education and Care professionals.

Our Scholarship Recipients

We are proud to celebrate the students who have been recognised through the Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program.

2026 Education Provider Scholarship Recipients

Each year, up to four Education Providers who have signed up to the Butler Diaries Scholarship Program are selected to receive $1,000 Butler Diaries Scholarship to award to one of their students based on merit. The $1,000 Scholarship recipient is chosen directly by the Education Provider based on their dedication and commitment to their studies and ECEC.

Our 2026 Education Provider Scholarship Recipients are:

Student being announced soon

Studying ECEC
Excelsia University College

A student will be selected by Excelsia University College as a recipient of the Butler Diaries Student Scholarship in recognition of their commitment to ECEC.

Unfortunately so far the other education providers we have contacted have not yet reached back out.

2026 Student Scholarship Package Recipients

Each year, Butler Diaries also recognises students through our Annual Student Scholarship Packages.

These packages provide recipients with practical professional resources designed to support programming, reflection and documentation as they move from study into professional Early Childhood Education and Care practice.

Our 2026 Student Scholarship Package Recipients are:

Kelly Arnold

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Teaching

Kelly is acting as Educational Leader for her service and is currently studying her Bachelor of Education. Kelly has previously used Butler Diaries but is returning to Butler Diaries with a critical reflection pack designed around her Ed Leader role.

Unfortunately so far the other students selected for the 2026 Scholarship have not yet reached out.

General Scholarship Recipients

All students who are actively studying can sign up for the Butler Diaries Scholarship Program and receive:

10% off student resources
Free training and professional development
Access to our support driven educator network

Students also have the opportunity to be awarded the 2026 Student Scholarship Package. Education Providers can sign up and have the opportunity to receive the $1,000 Education Provider Scholarship for their student.

Students and providers can sign up here.

Celebrating Our Participating Education Providers

The Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program would not be possible without education providers committed to developing and recognising the next generation of Early Childhood Education and Care professionals.

We thank each participating education provider for the work they do to educate, mentor and support future Early Childhood Education and Care professionals.

More Than a Scholarship

The Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program is about recognising achievement, but it is also about helping students feel connected to the profession they are preparing to enter.

Alongside our annual scholarships, students who join the program can access additional Butler Diaries support, including student resource discounts, training and professional development opportunities, and connection with the wider Early Childhood Education and Care community.

Our aim is to help bridge the space between study and professional practice by giving emerging educators access to practical tools, professional learning and sector support while they are still studying.

About the Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program

Each year, Butler Diaries provides a combination of monetary scholarships through selected RTOs, TAFEs and universities and scholarship resource packages awarded directly to students.

Education providers can nominate to participate in the program and, when selected, use their Butler Diaries scholarship to recognise deserving Early Childhood Education and Care students based on merit.

Students can also register directly with the program to access student benefits and be considered for our annual student scholarship packages.

Education providers can sign up and share the program with their students to gain access to these benefits.

Interested in the Next Scholarship Round?

Whether you are studying Early Childhood Education and Care or represent an RTO, TAFE or university supporting future educators, we would love to have you involved.

Learn more about the Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program and register your interest.

There is no limit on Scholarship Participation. Being awarded the scholarship one year does not limit your opportunity to be awarded it again. However, you do have to sign up every year to be considered.

For Education Providers

If your organisation has participated in the Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program, you are welcome to celebrate your involvement and your scholarship recipient through your website, news page, student portal or social channels.

When sharing your announcement online, you can link to this page so your community can learn more about the wider program and meet other scholarship recipients.

Link to: Celebrating Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program Recipients

You can also direct prospective applicants and students to our main Student Scholarship Program page for information about future scholarship opportunities.

Link to: Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program Information and Registery

Congratulations to Our Scholarship Recipients

To every student recognised through the Butler Diaries Student Scholarship Program: congratulations.

"Your studies represent the beginning of an important professional journey. We are proud to recognise the commitment you are already showing to your education and to the Early Childhood Education and Care profession, and we look forward to seeing where that journey takes you."

- Leona Butler

About Butler Diaries

With over 13 years supporting the ECEC sector, Butler Diaries provides practical, role-specific diaries and resources that make programming, reflection, and compliance effortless. We work directly with thousands of services to create resources to directly support them in their role and key compliance areas.

We are advocates for the ECEC sector and high-quality education for both children and students. Our commitment has grown from supporting individual services and professionals to contributing to national conversations and sector-wide change through meaningful research initiatives.

Proudly Australian, we’re dedicated to helping educators — from students to directors — stay organised, confident, and connected.