Apply now for a Moreen Edith Fashion Scholarship

If you have a passion for creative expression and style, a career in fashion design and merchandising is an exciting choice.

Delivered by the Hunter TAFE Foundation, the Moreen Edith Fashion Scholarship provides financial support to help you focus on your studies and build industry-ready skills.

In 2026, one scholarship valued at $2,000 is available to an eligible student studying the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising at TAFE NSW Newcastle.

Applications for the Moreen Edith Fashion Scholarship are now closed.

To be eligible for the Moreen Edith Fashion Scholarship, you must:

• be enrolled in the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising at TAFE NSW Newcastle
• reside or study within the Newcastle Local Government Area (or surrounding regions)
• demonstrate academic merit and positive values (e.g., through good grades, attendance, and character) to represent TAFE NSW and the Hunter TAFE Foundation
• explain how the scholarship funds will support your study and career goals
• not have received a scholarship from the Hunter TAFE Foundation in the previous 12 months (prior to 1 June 2026).

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.