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    Scholarships

    Scholarships and awards are available throughout the year to provide support to dedicated students.

    Enhance your study journey with a scholarship. Search and apply today.

    Tertiary Health Study Subsidies

    Closing date: Until all subsidies are awarded

    Subsidies of up to $12,000 are available for students of health qualifications to support and pathway into employment with NSW Health.

    A Start in Life Tertiary Program

    Closing date: Ongoing for 2026

    Supporting university and TAFE students with financial assistance, check-ins and practical help to stay on track.

    Brett Graham Scholarship

    Closing date: 31 August 2026

    Cookery apprentices at TAFE NSW Hunter and Central Coast can apply for a $10,000 scholarship to gain work experience in London with renowned chef Brett Graham.

    Anthony Carter Memorial Scholarship

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Teachers can nominate deserving students in the Hunter and Central Coast regions for a $1,000 scholarship including a tool voucher to launch their career.

    Barker Maritime Scholarship

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    This scholarship of $10,000 encourages maritime employees from companies utilising Port of Newcastle to pursue professional development opportunities with TAFE NSW.

    Bean Counters Achievement Award

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Nominate an aspiring Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping student from the Hunter or Central Coast and support their future career.

    Bean Counters Encouragement Scholarship

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Nominate a budding Certificate II in Accounts Admin or Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping student from the Hunter or Central Coast to support their studies.

    Central Coast Campus Friends Equity Award

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    TAFE NSW teachers and support staff in the Central Coast region can nominate a deserving student for this $1,000 award to help them achieve their potential.

    City of Newcastle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the Newcastle region can apply for this $1,500 scholarship to support their studies.

    Henry Harding Memorial Encouragement Award

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Students of Pathology and Laboratory technologies at TAFE NSW Newcastle campuses can be nominated for this $1,000 award to support their studies.

    Hunter TAFE Foundation Scholarships

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    18 scholarships of $500 each are available for TAFE NSW students in the Hunter or Central Coast regions who are experiencing financial or personal hardship.

    Josh Woolfson Memorial Encouragement Award

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Teachers in Newcastle or the Central Coast can nominate post-trade Electrotechnology students for a $500 award to boost their professional development.

    Kay Peno Encouragement Award

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    This $1,000 scholarship empowers Hunter and Central Coast students, particularly young women, to step into leadership roles in the workforce.

    Neville Sawyer Scholarship

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Final-year engineering, IT, science, project management or business students in Newcastle or the Central Coast can apply for $5,000 for postgraduate study.

    Regional Development Australia Hunter Aviation Award

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Know a deserving Certificate IV in Aeroskills student at Newcastle? Teachers can nominate them for this $2,000 award.

    Sonia Walkom Memorial Award

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Teachers can nominate an outstanding Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice student at Cessnock, Maitland, Newcastle, or online for this award.

    Together Today Award

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Studying renewable energy in Newcastle, the Hunter, or Central Coast? Apply for a $1,000 scholarship to support your certificate or diploma at TAFE NSW.

    Walkom Education Scholarship

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Education students in the Hunter and Central Coast can apply for this $1,000 scholarship.

    Walkom Real Estate Encouragement Scholarship

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    This $500 scholarship supports a deserving Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice student studying in the Newcastle or Hunter regions.

    Woolfson Encouragement Award

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Teachers can nominate an outstanding student aged 30 or over for a $500 award to support business and administration studies in the Hunter region.

    Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle TAFE NSW Scholarship

    Closing date: 2 September 2026

    Female students in Newcastle or Lake Macquarie can get a $1,000 Zonta International scholarship to help provide financial support.

    NSW Rural and Regional Mental Health Scholarship

    Closing date: 4 September 2026

    Scholarships of up to $3,000 are available for human services staff in regional and remote NSW studying the Certificate IV in Mental Health.

    Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships

    Closing date: 30 September 2026

    Eligible apprentices can receive $5,000 a year for up to three years from the NSW Government to help complete their apprenticeship.

    Buddy Pet Insurance Future Animal Carers Grant

    Closing date: 1 October 2026

    Open to future animal carers, this $5,000 grant supports your full-time study in an eligible animal care course.

    Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) Foundation Rural Scholarships

    Closing date: 5 October 2026

    Studying at TAFE NSW? Get up to $7,000 to support your tertiary study and make a positive impact in rural and regional communities.

    MDTdesign Jewellery Design Scholarship

    Closing date: 30 November 2026

    Apply for a $3,000 scholarship to assist with tuition fees if you are studying jewellery design, jewellery manufacturing, or visual arts.

    Nick Ireland Scholarship for Aspiring Creatives

    Closing date: 1 December 2026

    Receive $3,500 towards your tuition fees if you are currently studying an accredited jewellery design, design, or visual arts course.

    BizCover Women in IT Scholarship

    Closing date: 28 February 2027

    Studying an IT course from Certificate III to Advanced Diploma? Apply for this $5,000 scholarship plus the opportunity for a BizCover work placement.

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