Apply for a Phyllis Arnott Equity Scholarship

Phyllis Arnott (1907- 2002) was an Australian Artist wanting to financially support new and continuing students studying Creative Arts courses. If you are enrolled at TAFE NSW Hornsby and currently studying one of the following courses, Certificate III in Design Fundamentals/Ceramics (CUA30720), Diploma of Ceramics (CUA51220), or the former Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts/ Ceramic Focus (CUA60720), you may be eligible to apply.

There are 4 scholarships on offer to assist new and /or continuing students to achieve their educational and career goals in the Creative Arts industry by providing financial assistance to the value of up to $500 as contribution to related study expenses and/or living expenses.

Applications for the Phyllis Arnott Equity Scholarship close at 5:00 pm (AEST), Sunday 21 September 2025

To be eligible for the Phyllis Arnott Equity Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen, and be living in NSW;
• Be studying an Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) accredited course at TAFE NSW; Be enrolled and studying one of the following courses at TAFE NSW Hornsby:
  • Certificate III in Design Fundamentals/Ceramics (CUA30720)
  • Diploma of Ceramics (CUA51220)
  • Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts/ Ceramics Focus (CUA60720)
• Demonstrate educational disadvantage and financial hardship;
• Demonstrate a commitment and motivation to study and successfully complete the course, and to gain employment;
• Identify themselves with one or more of the following categories:
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • A disability, impairment or long-term medical condition or illness
  • Long-term unemployed (longer than 6 months) and seeking to re-enter the workforce
  • Centrelink benefit recipients/experiencing low socio-economic status
  • Youth at risk
  • Are experiencing or have experienced domestic and family violence
  • Are experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  • Living in rural or remote areas of NSW
• Correctly complete ALL PARTS of the application form and attach all supporting documents
• Additional Requirements:
  • Students under the age of 18 will require Parent/ Guardian consent.
  • The Equity Scholarships are NOT available for international students.
  • Employees of TAFE NSW are NOT eligible to apply.

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.

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