Apply now for a William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship

Are you graduating from your hospitality, cooking, baking, patisserie, travel, tourism, or events qualification in 2024 or 2025? You should apply for the William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship, valued at $5,000. The scholarship supports further study, training, or work placements in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries in Australia and overseas.

This TAFE NSW scholarship takes the name of Bill Galvin, a former teacher and influential figure in the tourism and hospitality industry. Bill held various leadership positions in hospitality and tourism, including Chief Executive of Tourism Training Australia and Chair of the Tourism, Hospitality and Catering Institute. Bill’s passion for training and supporting young people led him to receive the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1997.

Applications for the William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship is now closed.

To apply for a William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship, you must:

• have graduated from a hospitality, cooking, baking, patisserie, travel, tourism, or events qualification in 2024, or be on track to complete your qualification in one of these course areas by the end of 2025

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 the tourism and hospitality industry
• apply skills and knowledge learned throughout your course to a range of technical tasks and interpersonal skills in your class and/or workplace
• be open to new ideas, techniques, and different ways of learning.

Have a question about the scholarship? Email us at scholarships@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.