Apply now for a Walkom Education Scholarship

Are you studying an early childhood education course at a TAFE NSW in the Hunter Region or Central Coast this year? Do you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? If so, you can apply for the Walkom Education Scholarship.

Valued at $1,000, each successful applicant will receive $500 upfront and $500 once their course of study has been completed within 18 months of the original scholarship.

The Walkom Education scholarship is awarded to one student every semester, to support their studies in early childhood education. Established by Walkom Real Estate in Newcastle and delivered by the Hunter TAFE Foundation, this scholarship has an immediate impact and supports long-term career aspirations.

Applications for the next Walkom Education Scholarship close at 5 pm (AEST) Wednesday, 2 September 2026.

To apply for the Walkom Education Scholarship, you must:

• identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person
• be enrolled in one of the following courses at a TAFE NSW location 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 (for example, through involvement in community activities)
• explain how financial challenges affect your study
• demonstrate commitment to your study and career goals (for example, by listing achievements, an action plan, or key skills)
• demonstrate positive academic values to represent TAFE NSW and the Hunter TAFE Foundation (for example, through grades, attendance, or character traits)
• not have received another scholarship or award from the Hunter TAFE Foundation or TAFE NSW in the last 12 months

For more details, check out the Walkom Education Scholarship Terms and conditions [PDF, 103 KB].

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.