Destination Australia Scholarship
Destination Australia Scholarships are funded by the Commonwealth Government, and are designed to attract and support students who choose to live and study in regional communities.
Each Scholarship provides up to $15,000 per student per year of course enrolment to support costs for living and studying in regional Australia.
Scholarships are provided for specific courses and locations only, as shown below, and require full-time class attendance for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
For more information visit the Destination Australia website.
Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 16th June (AEST)
Destination Australia Program (DAP) Scholarship
Application Form (PDF, 225KB)
Email the Application form with supporting documents to: DestinationAustralia@tafensw.edu.au by Monday 11.59pm, Sunday 16th June (AEST).
Destination Australia Program (DAP) Scholarship
Terms & Conditions (PDF, 110KB)
| Campus Location | Course | Flyer |
|---|---|---|
| Albury | Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) | Download |
| Orange | Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) | Download |
| Wagga Wagga | Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) | Download |
| Orange | Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) | Download |
| Wollongbar | Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) | Download |
| Dubbo | Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) | Download |
| Dubbo | Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42021) | Download |
| Port Macquarie | Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) | Download |
| Wollongbar | Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) | Download |
To be eligible for a TAFE NSW Destination Australia Program scholarship, applicants MUST:
- be a new student to TAFE NSW (for the purposes of the Destination Australia Program, a “new student” encompasses all students who commence their studies at a regional tertiary education provider, including those students who commenced study at another provider and transferred; a student who commences a new course of study, e.g. moved from a pathway program to an undergraduate program; a student that may have studied with TAFE NSW in the past; someone that is currently studying at TAFE NSW in a different course or location; a student completely new to TAFE NSW); AND
- be enrolled in one of the courses and locations identified under the TAFE NSW Destination Australia Program; AND
- be studying full time and attending face to face classes; AND
- maintain ongoing residency in a regional area as defined by the 2016 Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Structure from the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the duration of each of study period; AND
- demonstrate commitment to your studies; AND
- maintain compliance with all of the criteria set out in the terms and conditions under criterion 4.0; AND
- maintain an appropriate visa for the duration of the scholarship
Sandeep Singh
I chose to enrol at TAFE NSW, because I want to be qualified, improve my skills, and get more job options in future.
Gabriele Bochicchio
I am always campaigning for foreign students to choose TAFE NSW over private college and university courses. The reasons are cheaper fees, high quality of teaching, and a hands-on approach to the t…
Erena Kageta
I feel very satisfied with my course and facilities; I can get education from my teachers and do some physical activity at the farm.
Phaeng Xaphokhame
TAFE NSW is a very supportive organisation and the courses are connected to global networks.
Rhen Cobie Opena
Pursuing a Certificate IV and Diploma in Agriculture at TAFE NSW will create a pathway for me to further pursue a degree in agriculture, or a veterinary science course, which I am both very interes…
Frequently Asked Questions
The scholarship is valued at $15,000 for courses delivered over 12 months and capped at $22,500 for courses delivered over 18 months.
- The relevant Head Teacher for each course, or a suitable replacement.
- A TAFE NSW International representative.
- A TAFE NSW Destination Australia team representative.
New students are encouraged to apply, however if successful, you must be enrolled in an eligible TAFE NSW qualification at the time of receiving the Scholarship. If you are not enrolled in an eligible TAFE NSW qualification, you will not be eligible to receive the scholarship.
You must complete your course enrolment and pay any required upfront fees, commence your studies and attend for a minimum of 3-4 weeks. TAFE NSW confirms your participation and progress and then releases your first payment. Generally, this will be around 6 weeks after your course commencement date.
An Australian government initiative