Apply now for the Newcastle Airport and Astra Aerolab Scholarship

Are you enrolled and studying the Certificate II in Aeroskills (MEA20418) at TAFE NSW Newcastle Campus (Tighes Hill) this year?

Delivered by Hunter TAFE Foundation, the Newcastle Airport and Astra Aerolab Aviation Scholarship will provide two students with $2,500 each.

The scholarships are an extension to the existing partnership between TAFE NSW, Newcastle Airport and Astra Aerolab, to nurture and grow local talent, to provide highly skilled and knowledgeable aviation professionals needed to support this global industry.

Applications for a Newcastle Airport and Astra Aerolab Scholarship close at 5 pm (AEDT) Friday 4 April 2025.

To be eligible you must:

• be enrolled in the Certificate II in Aeroskills (MEA20418) at TAFE NSW Newcastle Campus (Tighes Hill)
• reside in the Newcastle, Hunter, or Central Coast regions
• not be in receipt of another award or scholarship presented by the Hunter TAFE Foundation
• accept the terms and conditions
• complete the application process in full

Click here to start the application process. Please refer to the scholarship terms and conditions for further information.

Please remember that TAFE NSW offers multiple support services to students, including free counselling services. We understand that sharing your personal or financial circumstances may be emotionally challenging, so please don’t hesitate to access these services if you need support.

You can arrange an appointment with a counsellor by phoning 131 601 and selecting option five, then option 2. You can also use this option to access disability services or referral to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student support services.

Learn more about the resources available to you on the Student Services homepage.

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