Apply now for a Destination Australia Scholarship

Q: Who will be on the selection committee?

The relevant head teacher for each course or a suitable replacement, along with the Director for Student Services and Support in each region, or a suitable Student Services representative.

Q: I am not a current TAFE NSW student, can I apply?

New students are welcome to apply. You must be enrolled in an eligible TAFE NSW qualification at the time of receiving the scholarship. If you’re not enrolled in an eligible TAFE NSW qualification, you will not qualify for the scholarship.

Q: If my scholarship application is approved, when can I expect to receive the first payment?

You're required to finalise your course enrolment, settle any necessary upfront fees, begin your studies, and attend for a minimum of 3-4 weeks. TAFE NSW will verify your participation and progress before disbursing your initial payment, typically around six weeks after the start of your course.

Supporting students in regional communities

Destination Australia Scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, and are designed to attract and support students who choose to live and study in regional communities.

Each scholarship is valued at $15,000 per student, per year, for courses delivered over 12 months and capped at $22,500 for courses delivered over 18 months. The scholarship funds support costs for living and studying in regional Australia.

Applications for a Destination Australia Scholarship is now closed.

Who can apply?

To apply for a Destination Australia Scholarship, you must:

be a new student to TAFE NSW as defined on the application form
be enrolled in one of the courses and locations identified under the TAFE NSW Destination Australia Program (listed above)
study full time and attend face-to-face classes
maintain ongoing residency in a regional area, as defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard’s Remoteness Structure for the duration of each of study period
demonstrate commitment to your study and career goals. You can do this by listing achievements, creating an action plan or identifying your skills and strengths
be a good student and represent TAFE NSW well. You can demonstrate this by sharing positive grades and attendance records, character traits or values.

Find out more about the Destination Australia Scholarship

For more details, please read the Terms and Conditions on your application form. You can also visit the Destination Australia website.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who will be on the selection committee?

I am not a current TAFE NSW student, can I apply?

If my scholarship application is approved, when can I expect to receive the first payment?

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