Apply now for a Barker Maritime Scholarship

The Barker Maritime Scholarship was set up in 2008 by the late Don Barker and the Barker family. It's designed to encourage employees already working in the maritime industry to pursue further education through professional development, at TAFE NSW. This single scholarship is valued at $10,000

Australia is the largest island continent on earth, so its maritime industry needs to be diverse, enduring, competitive, and sustainable to support its economic growth. Consider this scholarship to enhance your skills in a strategically important industry that offers dynamic opportunities.

Applications for the Barker Maritime Scholarship is now closed.

To apply for the Barker Maritime Scholarship, you must:

• be an employee of an organisation that uses the Port of Newcastle
• live in the Hunter or Central Coast regions
• show an aptitude for the maritime industry, your study and career goals
• ask your employer to complete an endorsement
• plan to enrol in a maritime industry-related course at TAFE NSW in the Hunter or Central Coast regions
• not have received a scholarship from the Hunter TAFE Foundation for one year before 1 September 2024

Download and complete the application form. Please ensure you sign the declaration and collect all relevant supporting documents. Finally, email a copy of your application form and supporting documents to hunter.foundation@tafensw.edu.au

Please remember that TAFE NSW offers multiple support services to students, including free counselling services. We understand that sharing your personal or financial circumstances may be emotionally challenging, so please don’t hesitate to access these services if you need support.

You can arrange an appointment with a counsellor by phoning 131 601 and selecting option five, then option 2. You can also use this option to access disability services or referral to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student support services.

Learn more about the resources available to you on the Student Services homepage.

Every year TAFE NSW awards hundreds of scholarships. To find the one that's right for you, go to the TAFE NSW Scholarships homepage.