Apply now for a Destination Australia Scholarship

Funded by the Australian Government, the Destination Australia Scholarship is designed to attract and support students who choose to live and study in regional communities.

The scholarship assists with the costs of living and studying in regional Australia and is valued at:

• $15,000 per year for courses delivered over 12 months
• $22,500 total (capped) for courses delivered over 18 months.

Applications for a Destination Australia Scholarship are now closed.

To apply for a Destination Australia Scholarship, you must:

• be a new student to TAFE NSW (as defined on the application form)
• be enrolled in an eligible course and location under the TAFE NSW Destination Australia Program (listed above)
• study full-time and attend face-to-face classes
• maintain ongoing residency in a regional area (as defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard’s for the duration of each study period
• demonstrate commitment to your studies and career goals (e.g. by listing achievements, an action plan, or key skills)
• demonstrate positive academic values to represent TAFE NSW (e.g. through grades, attendance, or character traits).

For further details, please refer to the Terms and Conditions on your application form or visit the Destination Australia website.

If you have any questions about this scholarship, please email destinationaustralia@tafensw.edu.au.

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.