Nominate a student for a Woolfson Encouragement Award

The Woolfson Encouragement Award recognises and supports mature-aged students studying for a business administration qualification at TAFE NSW Maitland. Liz Woolfson funds the $500 annual award through the Hunter TAFE Foundation to assist students in kickstarting their careers.

As a teacher or head teacher, this presents an opportunity to celebrate a student who is over 30 years of age. The nominee must show strong commitment to studies, maintain exceptional attendance, and demonstrate motivation for entering or re-entering the workforce. Nominate a deserving diligent student for the Woolfson Encouragement Award.

Nominations for the Woolfson Encouragement Award is now closed.

To be nominated for a Woolfson Encouragement Award, the student must:

• be either a part-time or full-time student enrolled in Certificate II in Workplace Skills (BSB20120), Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration) (BSB30120) or Certificate IV in Business (Administration) ( BSB40120) at TAFE NSW Maitland in the year the award is offered
• be a mature age student (that is, over 30 in the year the award is offered)
• be motivated to work in the business administration sector
• demonstrate commitment to their study and career goals. You can provide evidence of this by listing achievements or identifying their skills and strengths
• be a good student and represent TAFE NSW and the Hunter TAFE Foundation well. You can provide evidence of this by sharing positive grades and attendance records, character traits, or values
• not have received a scholarship from the Hunter TAFE Foundation for one year before 19 September 2025.

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.