Apply now for a Walkom Education Scholarship

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying Early Childhood Education at a TAFE NSW campus in the Hunter or Central Coast region?

If so, you can apply for the Walkom Education Scholarship, valued at $1,000.

Awarded to one student each semester, this scholarship provides immediate financial support for your studies and long-term career goals.

It was established by Newcastle-based Walkom Real Estate in partnership with the Hunter TAFE Foundation.

Applications for the next Walkom Education Scholarship close at 5 pm (AEDT) Friday, 20 March 2026.

To apply for the Walkom Education Scholarship, you must:

• identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• be enrolled in one of the following courses at a TAFE NSW campus in the Hunter or Central Coast regions:
  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)
  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121)
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (HE20610)
• demonstrate commitment to your community (e.g. through involvement in community activities)
• demonstrate how financial challenges affect your studies
• demonstrate commitment to your studies and career goals (e.g. by listing achievements, an action plan, or key skills)
• demonstrate positive academic values to represent TAFE NSW and the Hunter TAFE Foundation (e.g. through grades, attendance, or character traits)
• not have received a scholarship from the Hunter TAFE Foundation in the 12 months prior to 20 March 2026.

For more details, check out the Walkom Education Scholarship Terms and conditions.

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

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.