Apply now for a Brett Graham Scholarship

Are you a cookery apprentice who wants to walk in the footsteps of culinary royalty? With a Brett Graham Scholarship – valued at $10,000 – you could continue your training in London with one of TAFE NSW’s most successful graduates. This scholarship is open to second or third-year cookery apprentices at TAFE NSW Hamilton, Kurri Kurri, or Ourimbah. Apprentices who completed their training and final assessment at these campuses in the last year are also eligible to apply.

In collaboration with the Hunter TAFE Foundation, this scholarship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside Newcastle-born chef, Brett Graham at his Notting Hill restaurant, The Ledbury. You’ll receive return flights to London, travel assistance, and enrolment in Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) at TAFE NSW.

Applications for the Brett Graham Scholarship is now closed.

To apply for the Brett Graham Scholarship, you must:

• be a second or third-year cookery apprentice, currently enrolled at TAFE NSW Hamilton, Kurri Kurri or Ourimbah, or
• be an apprentice who has completed their training and final assessment with TAFE NSW Hamilton, Kurri Kurri or Ourimbah within the past 12 months, or
• be a member of the Hunter Culinary Association. Register now for free at Hunter Culinary Association.

TAFE NSW offers a range of support services for students, including free and confidential counselling.

We understand that sharing your personal or financial circumstances can be emotionally challenging, so please do not hesitate to reach out if you need support.

To arrange an appointment with a counsellor, call 131 601 and select Option 5, then Option 2.

You can also use this number to access Disability Services or request a referral to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student support.

For more information on the resources available to you, visit the Student Services homepage.

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.

After completing his apprenticeship with TAFE NSW, Brett Graham moved to Sydney to work with Liam Tomlin at the highly acclaimed Banc Restaurant. During this time he was awarded the Josephine Pignolet Young Chef of the Year Award, which resulted in his move to the UK.

He is currently co-owner and Chef patron of Michelin-starred restaurant The Ledbury, which was voted as the 14th best restaurant in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2016.

Highly passionate about his craft and proud to be alumni, Brett has been providing Hunter chefs the opportunity to work with him at The Ledbury through his scholarship.