Oliver Shaul Scholarship

To be eligible for the scholarship you must:

• Applicant must be in their final year of study at TAFE NSW in the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821-01) or the Certificate III in Asian Cookery (SIT31121-01) during 2024
• Applicant must have achieved a high standard of academic achievement in their studies
• Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to achieving excellence in the field of cookery in Australia
• Applicant must demonstrate the capacity to be an Australian goodwill ambassador overseas
• Applicant must demonstrate the merit of the proposed study, training or work placement to be undertaken

• Applications will be reviewed against the Application Checklist (page 2 in the application form) to determine eligibility
• Eligible applications will be reviewed by the selection committee against the selection criteria and other requested information
• Short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the selection committee
• The selection committee will award the prize based on:
  • academic achievement in Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821-01) or the Certificate III in Asian Cookery (SIT31121-01)
  • commitment to the goal of achieving excellence in the field of cookery in Australia
  • capacity to be an Australian goodwill ambassador overseas
  • the merit of the proposed study/training or work placement to be undertaken
  • the ability of short-listed applicants to confirm the study/training or work placement
• Applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of the selection process.

Can I apply if I finish my course during 2024?

Yes. Students who are in their final year of study in 2024 are encouraged to apply, this includes mid-year and end of year completions in 2024.

What type of study/training or work placement can I undertake?

The study, training or work placement should be in a restaurant or hotel kitchen of international reputation, in a location overseas (i.e. outside of Australia).

What is an appropriate length of time to plan for the study/training or work placement?

The study, training or work placement should take no less than three months, and there is no maximum period. The study, training or work placement must commence within six months of being awarded the scholarship, which will be officially awarded in November 2024.

Who will be on the selection committee?

The selection committee will be a minimum of three people and will include:

• a representative of Oliver Shaul as Chairperson,
• an industry representative, and
• a TAFE NSW representative

Are there any reporting requirements during and after the trip?

Yes, the Scholarship recipient will be provided with instructions and templates for reporting on the progression and outcomes of their study, training or work placement, including:

• a Scholarship Status Report, which must be completed prior to embarking on the trip
• a Recipient Report, which is to be submitted on completion of the study/training or work placement.

What if I can’t attend the interview in person?

Interviews will be held in Sydney, NSW. If you are invited to participate in an interview and cannot attend in person, video conference facilities will be made available. It is your responsibility to make the arrangements with your local TAFE NSW to access these facilitates, if required.

How do I make arrangements for my proposed study, training or work placement if I don’t know if I will win?

• Make initial contact with your proposed study/training or work placement provider/s to establish the proposed start and completion dates. The study/training or work placement must commence within six months of the winner being announced in November 2024.
• Estimate the costs, such as airfares, other transport, accommodation, living expenses, required tools and equipment and other related costs.
• Document these proposed dates and costs in your application.
• If confirmation of the study, training or work placement is available and you are invited to attend an interview, bring the confirmation with you.
• If you are shortlisted by the selection committee, confirmation of your accepted proposal for study, training or work placement must be provided to be awarded the scholarship.