Apply now for a William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship
Support for further study in hospitality and tourism
Are you graduating from your hospitality, cooking, baking, patisserie, travel, tourism, or events qualification in 2023 or 2024? You should apply for the William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship, valued at $5,000. The scholarship supports further study, training, or work placements in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries in Australia and overseas.
This TAFE NSW scholarship takes the name of Bill Galvin, a former teacher and influential figure in the tourism and hospitality industry. Bill held various leadership positions in hospitality and tourism, including Chief Executive of Tourism Training Australia and Chair of the Tourism, Hospitality and Catering Institute. Bill’s passion for training and supporting young people led him to receive the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1997.
Applications for the William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship is now closed.
Who can apply?
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
In your application, your teacher must endorse that you:
- show a high standard of academic achievement in your studies
- 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.
Find out more about the William R Galvin Memorial Scholarship
Have a question about the scholarship? Email us at scholarships@tafensw.edu.au
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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