Scholarships

Are you a female student in the Newcastle or Lake Macquarie areas? Apply for this $1,000 scholarship for Semester 1, 2026.

Studying in the Central West or Far West in 2026? Apply for support from OCTEC valued between $10,000 and $80,000 over the course of your studies.

Students in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, South East, and Tablelands can apply for grants of up to $2,500 to support their studies in Semester 1, 2026.

Diploma of IT students at TAFE NSW Newcastle, Maitland, or Glendale can apply for real-life industry experience while they study.

This award supports music and production students in the Hunter and Central Coast regions with a $1,000 voucher to help launch their careers.

This $2,500 scholarship supports students studying the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping at TAFE NSW Hunter or Central Coast campuses.

Two scholarships valued at $1,500 are available for accounting and bookkeeping students studying at TAFE NSW in the Hunter or Newcastle regions.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at TAFE NSW in the Newcastle region can apply for $1,500 to support their studies.

Teachers can nominate a pathology student for recognition and support of their continuing studies with this $1,000 scholarship.

Scholarships valued at $500 are available for students in the Hunter or Central Coast regions who are experiencing financial or personal hardship.

Ideally for young women taking on leadership roles, this $1,000 award supports TAFE NSW students in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

Enrolled in Certificate II in Aeroskills at Tighes Hill? Apply for one of two $2,500 scholarships designed to support local aviation talent.

Studying the arts in the Newcastle area? This award helps cultivate local creative talent and fosters innovation in the arts community.

$1,000 scholarships are available to Newcastle students who identify as female, LGBTIQA+, or come from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Teachers can nominate an outstanding Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice student at TAFE NSW Cessnock, Maitland, or Newcastle.

$2,500 scholarships are available for Hunter and Central Coast students in Engineering, Marine, IT, or Automotive.

This scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in Early Childhood Education and Care in the Hunter and Central Coast.

This $500 scholarship supports students studying the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice at TAFE NSW in the Newcastle and Hunter regions.

Apply for a $3,000 scholarship to assist with tuition fees if you are studying jewellery design, jewellery manufacturing, or visual arts.

Receive $3,500 towards your tuition fees if you are currently studying an accredited jewellery design, design, or visual arts course.