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    Scholarships

    Scholarships and awards are available throughout the year to provide financial aid and support to dedicated TAFE NSW students.

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

    NSW Tertiary Health Study Subsidies

    Closing date: Ongoing (Until all subsidies are awarded)

    Studying a health qualification? Subsidies from NSW Health are available to assist you with fees, technology, travel, and other costs.

    Newcastle Lord Mayor's Inclusion Scholarship

    Closing date: 20 March 2026

    $1,000 scholarships are available to Newcastle students who identify as female, LGBTIQA+, or come from culturally diverse backgrounds.

    Henry Harding Memorial Encouragement Award

    Closing date: 23 March 2026

    Teachers can nominate a pathology student for recognition and support of their continuing studies with this $1,000 scholarship.

    Bean Counters Achievement Award

    Closing date: 27 March 2026

    This $2,500 scholarship supports students studying the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping at TAFE NSW Hunter or Central Coast campuses.

    Bean Counters Encouragement Scholarship

    Closing date: 27 March 2026

    Two scholarships valued at $1,500 are available for accounting and bookkeeping students studying at TAFE NSW in the Hunter or Newcastle regions.

    Lions Club of Mount Panorama Equity Scholarship

    Closing date: 27 March 2026

    2 scholarships of $300 each are available to students of TAFE NSW Bathurst campus to boost their commitment to study and the local community.

    Diploma of Nursing Rural Travel Scholarship Incentive

    Closing date: 2 April 2026

    Residents of rural areas studying a Diploma of Nursing are invited to apply for this $5,000 travel incentive to help cover costs to attend their studies.

    Rural Allied Health Assistant Scholarship

    Closing date: 10 April 2026

    A $3,000 scholarship for eligible individuals from rural areas to complete an Allied Health Assistant or Pharmacy Assistant qualification.

    Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants

    Closing date: 26 April 2026

    25 grants of $3,000 each are available from Rheem to support current or new plumbing/gas fitting apprentices in 2026 with study fees and trade essentials.

    ITSA Study Grants

    Closing date: 1 May 2026

    Students in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, South East, and Tablelands can apply for grants of up to $2,500 to support their studies in Semester 1, 2026.

    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.

    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.

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