Scholarships

    Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga Grant Program

    Closing date: Ongoing for 2025

    Students affiliated with the ADF can apply for grants starting at $500 to assist their studies at TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga or North Wagga Wagga Primary Industries Centre.

    Tertiary Health Study Subsidies

    Closing date: when all subsidies are awarded.

    If you’re studying a health qualification, subsidies from NSW Health are available to assist with fees, technology, travel and other associated costs.

    Henry Harding Memorial Award

    Closing date: 28 Mar 2025

    Teachers may nominate a Pathology student for recognition and support of their continuing studies with this scholarship valued at $1,000.

    Phyllis Arnott Equity Scholarship

    Closing date: 10 Mar 2025

    Students enrolled and studying Design, Ceramics or Visual Arts courses at Hornsby Campus are invited to apply for this Scholarship to help them achieve their career goals.

    Hunter TAFE Foundation Scholarships

    Closing date: 28 Mar 2025

    These scholarships of $500 each are awarded to TAFE NSW students enrolled in the Hunter or Central Coast regions who are experiencing personal or financial hardship.

    Andy Lindsay Memorial Award

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    The Andy Lindsay Memorial Award supports TAFE NSW Music and Production students in the Hunter and Central Coast regions with a $1,000 voucher to help launch their career.

    Bean Counters Achievement Award

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    A Scholarship valued at $2,500 for aspiring students studying the Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping (FNS40222) at TAFE NSW Hunter or Central Coast locations.

    Bean Counters Encouragement Scholarship

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

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

    City of Newcastle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

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

    Diploma of Nursing Rural Travel Scholarship Incentive

    Closing date: 4 April 2025

    Residents of rural areas studying a Diploma of Nursing are invited to apply for this $5,000 travel incentive to help cover costs to attend their course.

    Kay Peno Encouragement Award

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    This $1,000 scholarship supports TAFE NSW students in the Hunter and Central Coast regions, especially young women, to take on leadership roles in the workforce.

    Lord’s Taverners TAFE NSW Grant Program

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    The Lord’s Taverners TAFE NSW Grant Program supports students facing educational or financial challenges, offering up to $1,500 to eligible students across Northern NSW campuses.

    Newcastle Airport and Astra Aerolab Scholarship

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    Enrolled in Certificate II in Aeroskills (MEA20418) at TAFE NSW Newcastle? Apply for one of two scholarships valued at $2,500 each to support and grow local aero skills talent.

    Newcastle Lord Mayor's Arts Scholarship

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    The Newcastle Lord Mayor’s Arts Scholarship supports TAFE NSW students studying the arts in the Newcastle LGA to cultivate local creative talent and innovation in the arts community.

    Newcastle Lord Mayor's Inclusion Scholarship

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    Scholarships are available to TAFE NSW Newcastle students who identify as women, LGBTIQA+, or from culturally diverse backgrounds to create opportunity and foster inclusion.

    Quota Club of Lismore Scholarships

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    This Scholarship offers $500 to TAFE NSW students at Casino, Lismore, Wollongbar, and Ballina campuses, supporting those facing educational or financial challenges.

    Sonia Walkom Memorial Award

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    Teachers may nominate an outstanding student for this scholarship studying the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) at TAFE NSW Cessnock, Maitland or Newcastle.

    Walkom Education Scholarship

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    The Walkom Education Scholarship supports an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student enrolled in a TAFE NSW Early Childhood Education course within Hunter and Central Coast regions.

    Walkom Real Estate Encouragement Scholarship

    Closing date: 4 Apr 2025

    A $500 scholarship from Walkom Real Estate for a deserving student of the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419), studying in the Newcastle and Hunter regions.

    NSW Farmers Association Scholarship

    Closing date: 11 Apr 2025

    NSW Farmers Association offers Scholarships to two TAFE NSW Goulburn students in Agriculture or Wool Classing courses to grow regional knowledge and local employer ties.

    Rural Allied Health Assistant Scholarship

    Closing date: 11 Apr 2025

    The Rural Allied Health Assistant Scholarship helps individuals from rural areas to complete an Allied Health Assistant or Pharmacy Assistant qualification.

    Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2025

    Closing date: 27 Apr 2025

    20 grants of $3,000 each are available from Rheem to support current or new plumbing/gas fitting apprentices in 2025 with study fees and trade essentials.

    Blacktown City Council Tertiary Scholarship Program

    Closing date: 28 Apr 2025

    The program awards $1,500 to successful applicants who have completed at least one year at a recognised tertiary provider and will continue studying in 2025.

    Zonta ACT/NSW Achievement Award for Young Indigenous Women

    Closing date: 4 Jun 2025

    This award recognises the achievements of young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women completing year 12 or the TAFE NSW equivalent in 2025.

    Barker Maritime Scholarship

    Closing date: 12 Sep 2025

    This scholarship of $10,000 encourages maritime employees from companies utilising Port of Newcastle to pursue professional development opportunities with TAFE NSW.

    Larsen Jewellery Scholarship

    Closing date: 30 Nov 2025

    Larsen Jewellery offer this scholarship of $3,000, to cover the tuition fees of one individual studying jewellery design at TAFE or University.

    MDTdesign Jewellery Design Scholarship

    Closing date: 30 Nov 2025

    To support aspiring craftspeople, MDTdesign are proud to offer a $3,000 Scholarship to assist with University or TAFE NSW tuition fees for eligible applicants.

    Nick Ireland Scholarship for Aspiring Creatives

    Closing date: 1 Dec 2025

    A $3,500 scholarship to contribute towards the tuition fees for an aspiring jewellery designer or visual artist enrolled and studying at an Australian University or TAFE.