William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship
If you have successfully completed a Hospitality, Cookery, Baking, Patisserie, Travel, Tourism or Events qualification in 2022 or Semester 1, 2023, or on track to successfully complete a qualification in one of these course areas in Semester 2 2023.
The William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship is valued at $5,000.
About William R Galvin OAM
The William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship has been established by TAFE NSW, in memory of the late William R Galvin OAM.
A former TAFE NSW teacher, Bill Galvin was a prominent figure in the tourism and hospitality industry, serving in numerous leadership roles throughout the sector.
In the decades before his passing, Bill was an instrumental leader within the hospitality industry. Bill Galvin held positions such as the CEO of Tourism Training Australia, the President of the Tourism, Hospitality and Catering Institute of Australia, and was a member of both the Tourism Taskforce, and the Australian Industry and Skills Committee.
Throughout his career, Bill remained passionate about training and supporting young people in the industry. Then in 1997, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to the tourism industry.
Closing date: 5pm Monday, 30 October 2023
If you have graduated from a Hospitality, Cookery, Baking, Patisserie, Travel, Tourism or Events qualification in 2022 or Semester 1, 2023, or on track to successfully complete a qualification in one of these course areas in Semester 2 2023.
- Successful completion of an eligible qualification in 2022, Semester 1, 2023, or on track to successfully complete a qualification in one of these course areas in Semester 2 2023.
- Demonstrated strong participation, passion and commitment to the tourism and hospitality industry.
- Demonstrated ability to apply skills and knowledge learned throughout the course, to a range of technical tasks and interpersonal skills in the class and/or workplace.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn in different ways.
- Demonstrated openness to new ideas and techniques.
What type of study/training or work placement can I undertake?
The award encourages further study, training or work placement in the tourism, travel and hospitality industry, in Australia or overseas. It is important to explain in your application, why you have chosen your specific study, training or work placement, so the selection panel can best determine the merit of your proposal.
Who will be on the selection committee?
Industry and TAFE NSW representatives.
Will I need to attend an interview? What if I can’t attend the interview in person?
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview. If you are invited to interview and cannot attend in person, video conference facilities are available.
It is your responsibility to make the arrangements with your local TAFE NSW to access these facilities if required.
How do I make arrangements for my proposed study/training or work placement if I don’t know if I will win?
- Make initial contact with your proposed study, training or work placement provider to establish the scheduled start and completion dates, as well as any related costs of the proposed program. The proposed study, training or work placement needs to start within three months of the winner being announced.
- Include details of the proposed study, training or work placement in your application.
- If you are shortlisted by the selection committee, confirmation of your accepted proposal for study, training or work placement must be provided to be awarded the scholarship.
Download and complete the application form. Ensure you sign the declaration and attach all relevant supporting documents.
William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship
Application Form (PDF, 279KB)
Scan and email the Application form with supporting documents to: scholarships@tafensw.edu.au by 5pm Monday, 30 October 2023.