Apply for the Varley Scholarships

The Varley Group offers two scholarships, each valued at $2,500, to support students studying in industries related to their diverse operations.

Eligible fields include Automotive, Engineering and Manufacturing, Electrotechnology, Marine Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management, and Plant and Heavy Vehicle trades.

The Varley Group TVET Scholarship Designed to support female TAFE NSW TVET students entering non-traditional industries. This award encourages students to pursue an Apprenticeship or Traineeship upon completing school.

The Varley Group Encouragement Scholarship Open to students who are not working full-time but are upskilling in relevant fields. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Applications for the Varley Group Scholarships close at 5 pm (AEDT) Friday, 20 March 2026.

1. Varley Group TVET Scholarship
   To apply for this category, you must:
   • be a student who identifies as female enrolled in a TAFE NSW TVET course in the Hunter or Central Coast regions
   • be studying in one of the following fields: Engineering, Information Technology, Marine Engineering, Automotive, or Electrotechnology
   • not have received a scholarship from the Hunter TAFE Foundation in the 12 months prior to the closing date.
2. Varley Group Encouragement Scholarship
   To apply for this category, you must:
   • be seeking to gain skills or upskill in one of the following fields: Automotive, Engineering and Manufacturing, Electrotechnology, Marine Engineering, Plant and Heavy Vehicle, Information Technology, or Project Management
   • be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand citizen
   • not currently be in full-time employment
   • not have received a scholarship from the Hunter TAFE Foundation in the 12 months prior to the closing date.
   • Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students from a non-English speaking background are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. Selection Criteria (Both Scholarships)
   In addition to the above, all applicants must:
   • demonstrate commitment to their studies, excellence, integrity, and collaboration
   • demonstrate motivation to work in their chosen industry
   • clearly outline their future career goals and aspirations
   • outline how the scholarship funds will be used (e.g. for resources, IT equipment, or travel costs)
   • be willing to act as an ambassador for TAFE NSW, the Varley Group, and the Hunter TAFE Foundation.

To begin your application, click the Apply now button and follow the prompts to create an account or log-in to your existing account in the TAFE NSW Scholarships platform.

As there are 2 separate Scholarships from the Varley Group, you must select either the Varley Group TVET Scholarship or the Varley Group Encouragement Scholarship from the drop down menu and complete all required fields for the Scholarship you wish to apply.

For more details, check out the Varley Scholarships Terms and conditions.

Have a question about the award? Email us at hunter.foundation@tafensw.edu.au.

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.