Apply and nominate now for a Central Coast Campus Friends Award

Do you know a deserving student to nominate for the Central Coast Campus Friends Equity Award?

The vision of Central Coast Campus Friends is to help members of the community achieve their potential through education. The award is given to one student pursuing further study and a career on the Central Coast. Teachers or Student Support staff can nominate outstanding students for this award by completing and submitting the online nomination.

As the Central Coast experiences significant population and demographic growth, the demand for jobs in the area also grows. TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the needs of our students and industry.

Nominations for the Central Coast Campus Friends Award close 5 pm (AEST) Friday, 7 August 2026.

To apply for a Central Coast Friends Award, you must:

• be a current student studying at TAFE NSW Gosford, Ourimbah and Wyong
• be a Central Coast resident
• demonstrate commitment to your local community, study and career goals. You can do this by volunteering in your local community, listing achievements, creating an action plan or identifying your skills and strengths
• be a good student and represent TAFE NSW and the Hunter TAFE Foundation well. You can demonstrate this by sharing positive grades and attendance records, character traits or values
• not have received a scholarship from the Hunter TAFE Foundation or TAFE NSW within the previous 12 months

To nominate for a Central Coast Friends Award, you must:

• be a teacher of an eligible student and provide comments and examples about the nominated student
• complete and submit the nomination form in accordance with the nomination process.

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.