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Apply now for the Oliver Shaul Scholarship
Your culinary career path awaits you
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
Who can apply?
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
How to apply
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.
Find out more about the Oliver Shaul Scholarship
Have a question about the scholarship? Email us at scholarships@tafensw.edu.au.
Frequently asked questions
Shortlisted applicants must attend an interview in person or via video conference. Access to facilities can be arranged with your local TAFE NSW if needed.
The study, training or work placement should be in a restaurant or hotel kitchen of international reputation outside of Australia.
The study, training or work placement should take a minimum of three months, with no maximum period. It must commence within six months of being awarded the scholarship.
Yes, you will receive instructions and templates for reporting on your study, training or work placement, including:
- a scholarship status report, which you must complete before embarking on the trip
- a recipient report, which you must submit on completion of the study/training or work placement
Reach out to your intended study, training, or work placement provider/s to determine the proposed start and end dates. Your study, training, or work placement must begin within six months of the announcement of the winner.
Next, estimate the costs, including airfares, transport, accommodation, living expenses, necessary tools and equipment, and other relevant expenses. Ensure you carefully document these proposed dates and costs in your scholarship application.
If you receive confirmation of your study, training, or work placement, bring this confirmation with you if you're invited for an interview. If you're shortlisted for a scholarship, you must confirm and provide evidence that your study, training or work placement provider has accepted your proposal.
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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.
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