Apply now for a Bean Counters Achievement Award

Are you an up-and-coming accounting or bookkeeping professional, gearing up to make the move from classroom to office? If you’re a TAFE NSW Hunter or Central Coast student enrolled in the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222), you could be eligible for the Bean Counters Achievement Award.

Students must be nominated for this Award by their Teacher, and the application completed by their nominator.

Valued at $2,500, each successful nominee for the Scholarship will receive $500 upfront, and $2,000 once their course of study has been completed within 18 months of the original award.

Founded by the local chapters of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, and the Hunter TAFE Foundation, the Bean Counters Achievement Award aims to support and inspire students in this diverse industry. Whether your educational journey leads you down various paths, accountants and bookkeepers play crucial roles within organisations and are consistently sought after.

Applications for a Bean Counters Achievement Award close 5 pm (AEST) Wednesday, 2 September 2026.

Teacher nominations are accepted for the Bean Counters Achievement Award. To be eligible for nomination, you must:

• be enrolled in the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222) at a TAFE NSW location in the Central Coast or Hunter regions, or through TAFE Digital
• demonstrate commitment to your study and career goals (for example, by listing achievements, creating an action plan, or identifying your strengths)
• show professionalism, drive, and potential to work in the financial or accounting industry
• not have received another scholarship or award from the Hunter TAFE Foundation or TAFE NSW in the last 12 months

For more details, check out the Bean Counters Achievement Award Terms and conditions [PDF, 209 KB].

Have a question about the scholarship? Email us at hunter.foundation@tafensw.edu.au.

Every year, TAFE NSW awards hundreds of scholarships and study grants.

To find the one that is right for you, visit the TAFE NSW Scholarships homepage.