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Scholarships
Scholarships and Awards are made available throughout the year to provide support or financial aid to dedicated TAFE NSW Students. Enhance your study journey with a Scholarship. Search and apply today.
Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga Grant Program
Closing date: Ongoing for 2025
Students affiliated with the ADF can apply for grants starting at $500 to assist their studies at TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga or North Wagga Wagga Primary Industries Centre.
Varley Group Scholarships
Closing date: 30 May 2025
Varley Group offers two scholarships worth $2,500 each to TAFE NSW students studying a full qualification in industries aligned with Varley Group's operations. See eligibility criteria.
Global Footprints Scholarship
Closing date: 1 Jun 2025
A $9,000 scholarship to support young Australians passionate about sustainability to travel overseas and gain professional development in their chosen industry.
Zonta ACT/NSW Achievement Award for Young Indigenous Women
Closing date: 4 Jun 2025
This award recognises the achievements of young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women completing year 12 or the TAFE NSW equivalent in 2025.
Aboriginal Housing Office Tertiary Accommodation Grants
Closing date: 30 Jun 2025
Grants of up to $1,000 are available to help Aboriginal students with their living costs while studying at TAFE NSW or university.
Strategic Group Scholarship
Closing date: 8 Aug 2025
The Strategic Group Scholarship offers IT students real-life industry experience while studying at TAFE NSW. Available for Diploma of IT students in Newcastle, Maitland, or Glendale.
Trevor Drayton Scholarship
Closing date: 15 Aug 2025
Three $2,500 scholarships are available to students of culinary, hospitality, or winemaking-focused courses at TAFE NSW in the Newcastle, Hunter, or Central Coast regions.
Kay Peno Encouragement Award
Closing date: 22 Aug 2025
This $1,000 scholarship supports TAFE NSW students in the Hunter and Central Coast regions, especially young women, to take on leadership roles in the workforce.
City of Newcastle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
Closing date: 29 Aug 2025
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying at TAFE NSW in Newcastle and region can apply for this scholarship of $1,500 to support their studies.
Henry Harding Memorial Award
Closing date: 29 Aug 2025
Teachers may nominate a Pathology student for recognition and support of their continuing studies with this scholarship valued at $1,000.
Josh Woolfson Memorial Encouragement Award
Closing date: 29 Aug 2025
TAFE NSW teachers in Newcastle or Central Coast can nominate a student completing a post-trade qualification for a $500 award to boost their professional development.
Regional Development Australia Hunter Aviation Award
Closing date: 29 Aug 2025
Know a deserving student of Certificate IV in Aeroskills (MEA40618) at TAFE NSW Newcastle? Teachers can nominate for a $2,000 Award by Regional Development Australia and Hunter TAFE Foundation.
Together Today Award
Closing date: 29 Aug 2025
A scholarship of $1,000 is available for students of the Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma of Renewable Energy at TAFE NSW in Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast.
Walkom Education Scholarship
Closing date: 29 Aug 2025
The Walkom Education Scholarship supports an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student enrolled in a TAFE NSW Early Childhood Education course within Hunter and Central Coast regions.
Walkom Real Estate Encouragement Scholarship
Closing date: 29 Aug 2025
A $500 scholarship from Walkom Real Estate for a deserving student of the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419), studying in the Newcastle and Hunter regions.
Sonia Walkom Memorial Award
Closing date: 5 Sep 2025
Teachers may nominate an outstanding student for this scholarship studying the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) at TAFE NSW Cessnock, Maitland or Newcastle.
Andy Lindsay Memorial Award
Closing date: 12 Sep 2025
The Andy Lindsay Memorial Award supports TAFE NSW Music and Production students in the Hunter and Central Coast regions with a $1,000 voucher to help launch their career.
Barker Maritime Scholarship
Closing date: 12 Sep 2025
This scholarship of $10,000 encourages maritime employees from companies utilising Port of Newcastle to pursue professional development opportunities with TAFE NSW.
Liverpool City Council Young Achievers Award
Closing date: 26 Sep 2025
Awards between $200 and $1,000 are given to students residing in the Liverpool LGA who have excelled in citizenship, academic studies, artistic endeavours, or sporting proficiency.
APREF Scholarships
Closing date: 30 Sep 2025
The Australian Property Institute offers scholarships of $4,000 to $30,000 via the Australian Property Research and Education Fund to students of API accredited courses pursuing a property career.
Real Futures Grant
Closing date: 31 Oct 2025
Real Insurance offers this $5,000 grant to one full-time student enrolled in a Certificate, Degree, Diploma, or Traineeship in Business, Finance, Medicine, or Healthcare.
Larsen Jewellery Scholarship
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025
Larsen Jewellery offer this scholarship of $3,000, to cover the tuition fees of one individual studying jewellery design at TAFE or University.
MDTdesign Jewellery Design Scholarship
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025
To support aspiring craftspeople, MDTdesign are proud to offer a $3,000 Scholarship to assist with University or TAFE NSW tuition fees for eligible applicants.
Nick Ireland Scholarship for Aspiring Creatives
Closing date: 1 Dec 2025
A $3,500 scholarship to contribute towards the tuition fees for an aspiring jewellery designer or visual artist enrolled and studying at an Australian University or TAFE.
Frequently asked questions
There are three main types of scholarships offered by TAFE NSW:
Internal – Scholarships offered directly by TAFE NSW using funds received by donors. These scholarships support students across a variety of course areas and include merit-based scholarships, equity scholarships for those experiencing personal or financial barriers to achieving their study goals, and scholarships tailored to specific industries or fields of study.
External – Scholarships offered by sources such as business and enterprise, organisations, and other Government agencies.
Hunter TAFE Foundation – Scholarships offered by the Hunter TAFE Foundation, a charitable organisation that supports students in the Newcastle/Hunter and Central Coast regions through scholarships, grants and other financial assistance programs.
Eligibility criteria varies depending on specific scholarships. Generally, students must be enrolled and studying at TAFE NSW. It’s important to check the eligibility criteria, terms and conditions for each scholarship carefully to check your eligibility when applying.
The application process varies depending on each scholarship. You may be required to register an account in the TAFE NSW Scholarships Platform, log in to an existing account to complete an online application form, or download and complete a PDF application form and submit to the relevant contact.
Tips for applying:
- Ensure you have completed all fields in the form in as much detail as necessary before submitting.
- If the scholarship requires a referee endorsement, ensure you have notified your nominated referee so they can give your application the best possible referral.
- Have a teacher proofread your application to make sure there are no spelling errors.
- Include any and all attachments required to support your application. These can include: your TAFE NSW Academic Transcript if required, Certificates, Awards, voluntary contributions, letter of support, or any other recognition of your community involvement to support your application. The assessors want to know why you are the best person to receive the scholarship.
- Find out more about the free TAFE NSW Support Services available to learners, including literacy support if you’re finding it difficult to read or write your application.
Scholarship application periods vary depending on the type of scholarship. Typically, there are multiple application rounds throughout the year, usually coinciding with the academic calendar for delivery of Semester 1 and Semester 2 course delivery periods. Some scholarship programs are ongoing, and applications can be accepted and assessed on a case-by-case basis throughout the year.
Check the TAFE NSW Scholarships browse page regularly for updated application timelines and dates.
Students can apply for multiple scholarships if they meet the eligibility criteria for each. While you may apply for more than one scholarship at a time to increase your chances of receiving a scholarship, keep in mind that eligibility criteria for some scholarships states that applicants must not have received a scholarship from TAFE NSW or the Hunter TAFE Foundation within 12 months of the closing date of the current scholarship you intend to apply for, so you may only be successful in receiving one award.
Check the eligibility criteria, terms and conditions carefully for each scholarship you apply for.
After the closing date, all applications are assessed by a panel of representatives from TAFE NSW, and/or the donor organisation.
Successful recipients are selected based on a variety of factors, including academic performance, financial need, personal circumstances and, in some cases, industry or community involvement.
Each scholarship may have different selection criteria, so ensure you provide all necessary documentation and information relevant to support your application.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) states that scholarship payments may be considered exempt income (non-taxable) depending on the nature of the scholarship. Visit the ATO website for detailed information on scholarships that are considered exempt income.
If your application is successful, you will be notified by the Hunter TAFE Foundation, or TAFE NSW via email or phone. The notification will include details about the scholarship award, how funds will be distributed if applicable, and any next steps.
Please note, this does not apply to External Scholarships offered on the TAFE NSW Scholarships webpage. You can contact the provider for details on how scholarships are awarded from external parties.
For more information about Hunter TAFE Foundation scholarships, visit the Hunter TAFE Foundation landing page, or contact hunter.foundation@tafensw.edu.au.
For more information about TAFE NSW Scholarships, contact scholarships@tafensw.edu.au.