William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship

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 2023, or be on track to complete your qualification in one of these course areas by the end of 2024
• 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.

Will I need to attend an interview for the William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship?

Shortlisted applicants must attend an interview in person or via video conference. Access to facilities can be arranged with your local TAFE NSW if needed.

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

The scholarship aims to support study, training, or work placements in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors, both in Australia and abroad. You must explain your reasons for selecting a particular course of study or work placement in your application. A selection committee of industry and TAFE NSW representatives will assess the value of your proposal.

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

Make contact with your proposed study, training, or work placement provider to establish the scheduled start and completion dates and to discuss any related costs. The proposed program must start within three months of the winner being announced.

Remember to include the details of the proposed study, training, or work placement in your scholarship application. If you’re shortlisted for a scholarship, you’ll need to confirm and provide evidence that your proposal has been accepted by your study, training or work placement provider.