Apply now for the Kay Peno Encouragement Award

The Kay Peno Encouragement Award has been established in memory of long-term Hunter TAFE Foundation Board Director, Kay Peno. Kay’s passion to help learners realise their potential through education and support led her to join the Foundation in 2008. Kay brought strong educational links from her role as the Director with the NSW Department of Education from 2007 to 2016, supporting both Schools and Principals across the Lake Macquarie area.

This $1,000 scholarship supports TAFE NSW students in their educational journey, with a special focus on encouraging young women to take on leadership roles in the workforce.

Applications for the Kay Peno Encouragement Award close at 5 pm (AEDT) Friday 4 April 2025.

To be eligible for a Kay Peno Encouragement Award, the student must:

• Female student, or students who identity as female
• Enrolled in a TAFE NSW course (including TVET) in the Hunter or Central Coast Regions
• Not be in receipt of another award or scholarship presented by the Hunter TAFE Foundation within the twelve (12) month period prior to the submission of the Kay Peno Encouragement Award

For more details, check out the Kay Peno Encouragement Award Terms and Conditions.

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

Every year TAFE NSW awards hundreds of scholarships. To find the one that's right for you, go to the TAFE NSW Scholarships homepage.