Apply now for a Lighthouse Club Australia Scholarship

    Subsidise your study costs for a career in construction

    A carpentry student.

    Do you want to build a career in construction? The Lighthouse Club Australia Scholarship supports young students who want to work in the construction industry and are facing educational or financial challenges. There is one scholarship available in 2024 for an eligible student studying the Certificate IV in Building and Construction at TAFE NSW Ultimo or St George campus. The scholarship has a total value of up to $2,500, to be used for study costs.

    Applications for the Lighthouse Club Australia Scholarship is now closed.

    Who can apply?

    To apply for a Lighthouse Club Australia Scholarship, you must:

    • be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen, and be living in NSW. Please read the Terms and Conditions on the application form for a list of eligible humanitarian visas
    • be 25 years old or younger
    • be enrolled or intend to enrol in the Certificate IV in Building and Construction at TAFE NSW Ultimo or St George campus
    • be new to the construction industry (i.e. you must be starting your career in construction)
    • explain how you will use the scholarship funds to support your study and career goals
    • demonstrate educational or financial challenges. This includes identifying financial or personal circumstances that affect your access to education.

    We’re here to help

    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.

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