More than £8 million invested to tackle teacher shortages in NIWithin the scheme, undergraduates will receive £17,000 for a PGCE in order to meet their tuition fees. View 2 Images Education Minister Paul Givan with (left to right) Professor Hagan from St Mary's University College, Professor Heggarty MBE from Stranmillis University College and Professor Miller from Queen's University Belfast (Image: Nicole McBride/PA Wire)More than £8 million is to be invested to tackle teacher shortages across Northern Ireland, Education Minister Paul Givan has announced. ‌The Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme – Transform Ed – is an initiative to attract graduates into teaching by offering financial incentives for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) courses in specific, high-need subjects. ‌He said: “Transform Ed is my blueprint to transform the education system in Northern Ireland. “There’s an expectation that those who appeal for the bursary will be able to teach here in Northern Ireland for a minimum of two years.