Apply now for the Oliver Shaul Scholarship

Are you a TAFE NSW cookery student dreaming of one day taking your skills to first-class restaurants? Apply for the Oliver Shaul Scholarship, and you could join previous scholarship recipients who have trained in London’s Michelin-starred The Five Fields, The Savoy and Taiwan’s Mume and San Francisco’s Chez Panisse and Coi.

The Oliver Shaul Scholarship gives one cookery graduate, or student in their final year, the chance to train overseas for at least three months. The experience takes place in a restaurant or hotel kitchen with a first-class international reputation.

Oliver Shaul was awarded the Order of Australia for his long and distinguished career in the hospitality industry. He designed Australia’s first food court, pioneered the Federal Hotel in Melbourne, and established the Travelodge hotel chain and Summit Restaurant in Sydney.

Oliver’s deep commitment to education and training saw him establish this esteemed scholarship, allowing students to broaden their education and strive for professional excellence.

Applications for the Oliver Shaul Scholarship close at 5 pm (AEDT), Friday 7 November, 2025

To apply for the Oliver Shaul Scholarship, you must:

• be in your final year of study at TAFE NSW in the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or the Certificate III in Asian Cookery

In your application, your teacher must endorse that you:

• show a high standard of academic achievement in your studies
• demonstrate strong participation, passion, and commitment to cookery
• demonstrate the capacity to be an Australian goodwill ambassador overseas
• demonstrate the merit of the proposed study, training or work placement to be undertaken

Download and complete the application form. Please ensure you sign the declaration and collect all relevant supporting documents.

Finally, email a copy of your application form and supporting documents to scholarships@tafensw.edu.au.

Have a question about the scholarship? Email us at scholarships@tafensw.edu.au.

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 5, 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.

Every year TAFE NSW awards hundreds of scholarships and study grants. To find the one that's right for you, go to the TAFE NSW Scholarships homepage.