Scholarships

There are a range of scholarship programs being operated by Government agencies and partner organisations. Each program has specific eligibility criteria and students should contact the manager of the scholarship program for more details.  

• Clubs NSW - North Coast TAFE Scholarship
• Various Department of Education and Communities Scholarships 
• The Mick Young Scholarship for financially disadvantaged students
• TAFE NSW/University of Newcastle Pathways Scholarship
• Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
• Abstudy Course Related Supplies and Fees Support
• NSW Aboriginal Land Council Scholarships
• Twin Towns – North Coast TAFE Scholarships
• Various Scholarships
• Charlie Perkins Scholarships to Oxford
• Governor-General’s Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarships

Clubs NSW - North Coast TAFE Scholarship

This scholarship provide assistance for TAFE students studying at either Coffs Harbour Campus or CHEC who are experiencing financial hardship. Assistance for successful applicants will comprise of a $500 payment towards the cost of trade kits, books, stationery and information technology expenses ($250 on enrolment, $250 on successful completion of semester).

Eligibility Criteria

People of any age can apply for a student scholarship. Applicants must be:
• receiving Centrelink benefits or facing financial hardship
• able to show a plan of how the scholarship will be utilised
• enrolled to study at either CHEC or Coffs Harbour of TAFE

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Various Department of Education and Communities Scholarships

This NSW Government has various scholarship programs which you may be elligible for. Visit their scholarships page.

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The Mick Young Scholarship for financially disadvantaged students

The Mick Young Scholarship provides financial support for two nominated TAFE students undertaking certain TAFE courses who can prove both financial disadvantage and the motivation and commitment to furthering their education and improving life circumstances. Contact your Campus Manager for further information about the nomination process, which closes in February each year. This is only available for students studying at Kempsey or Macksville campuses.

TAFE NSW/University of Newcastle Pathways Scholarship

This Scholarship provides financial support for an eligible TAFE student carrying out study in a tertiary education program that follows a pathway through TAFE and the University of Newcastle. For more information contact the Port Macquarie-based University of Newcastle contact officer on 6581 6262 or visit their website. 

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Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

The Scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ('Puggy') Hunter's significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and in his previous role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

The aim of the Scheme is to help address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health professions and assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications.

The scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are undertaking study or are intending to undertake study in a health related discipline at an undergraduate or TAFE (Certificate IV and above)level in the areas of:

Aboriginal health worker ; Alcohol and other drugs workers ; Allied health (excluding pharmacy)  ; Dentistry/oral health ; Health service management ; Health promotion ; Medicine ; Mental health; Midwifery ; Nursing.

Value of funding

Full time study load = up to $15,000 per year for the usual term of the course
Part time study load = up to $7,500 per year for the usual term of the course

Criteria

Applicants must identify as and be able to prove their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.
To prove your status as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you must obtain a written Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Descent document from an Indigenous Australian organisation within the community in which you live or have previously lived.

The Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Descent document must include the signatures of two office holders.

A Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent from an incorporated body related to an academic institution will not be accepted.

Scholarship selection

Scholarships will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee and will be based on the following criteria:
• community involvement and leadership
• commitment to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health
• commitment to improving Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health in the future.

Abstudy course related supplies and fees support

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/forms/sy031.htm 
Student who complete an Abstudy Form M, attach the appropriate documentation and have it signed by their course Head Teacher, can look to apply for financial assistance to cover course related supplies and course fees up to the value of $2080.

NSW Aboriginal Land Council Scholarships

www.alc.org.au.

Aboriginal students and their families can lodge applications for financial assistance under the NSW Aboriginal Land Council’s (NSWALC) educational scholarships. 

Students of all ages are eligible to apply for assistance from the Education Endowment Fund.

The scholarships will provide financial assistance to help cover the cost of uniforms, text books, educational excursions (except sport excursions), tutorial assistance, laptops and software, internet access and fees for Boarding school, TAFE, primary and high school.

Detailed criteria and application forms are available from the NSWALC’s website at www.alc.org.au. Follow the links on the home page to the Education Endowment Fund.  Further information can also be obtained from Marlene McFarlane at the Charities Aid Foundation of NSW on (02) 9929 9633.

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Twin Towns - North Coast TAFE Scholarship

Twin Towns – North Coast TAFE Scholarships provide assistance for Tweed region TAFE students experiencing financial hardship and are offered in Term 1, Semester 1 and Term 3 Semester 2 of each year.
Assistance for successful applicants will comprise of a $500 payment towards the cost of trade kits, books, stationery and information technology expenses ($250 on enrolment, $250 on successful completion of semester).

Recipients of the scholarships are chosen by a panel of representatives from North Coast TAFE.

Eligibility Criteria

Various Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Provider	Type of Scholarship	Criteria
Australian Government Aged Care Nursing Scholarships	Australian Government: Dept. of Health and Ageing	$5000/semester up to $30000	Demonstrate commitment to Aged Care, preference given to students from rural
Foundation For Young Australians	Private	Indigenous students - secondary	Indigenous
Grants	Grants Link	Funding to assist students	All students access
Indigenous Staff Scholarship	Australian Government: DEST	Coverage of academic fees	Need to encourage indigenous students to attend further education and demonstrated leadership on indigenous issues in higher education
Public Sector management scholarships	QLD Government	Public Sector Management Program	Students only - no teachers
School Education programs	DEST	All assistance	All students receiving assistance
Student support access	Centrelink	Fares Assistance	All students receiving assistance
Access Scholarships	Australian Theatre for Young People/Deutsche Bank Australia	Workshop fees plus food and travel allowances to attend holiday theatre workshops	Financial need
Australian Institute of Sport Scholarships	The Australian Institute of Sports	Entry into the Institute	Australian resident, athletic ability
Bensen Family Foundation	Bensen Family Foundation	Funding up to $10000	financial need
Bill Ritchie Family Trust Scholarships	Mary MacKillop Foundation	Undergraduate Scholarships	Indigenous, financial need
Children's Cancer Institute Australia Summer Vacation Scholarship	Children’s Cancer Institute Australia	$1200 plus summer vacation employment opportunities	Must completed at least 2 years of a biological science course
Clontarf Academy Program	Clontarf Foundation	Place in Academy to pursue sporting goals	Sporting and Academic merit
Doxa Cadetship Program	Doxa Youth Foundation	Work Experience plus funding	Year 12 with leadership and academic capabilities
Elevate	PriceWaterhouse Coopers/Mission Australia	Leadership Program/Camp	Various
Ellen Violet Brown Scholarship Trust	Perpetual Trustees Australia Ltd.	Funding for an Aboriginal student to study Educational	Occasionally awarded, Academic Merit
Further Education Bursaries	Vision Australia	Funding towards courses Cert IV or greater	Resident of Victoria, ACT, NSW or NT, vision impaired, financial need
Indigenous Health Scholarships	Australian Rotary Health Research Fund	Funding for studies in Health	Studying in a health related field, indigenous.  Academic merit
Indigenous Peoples' Medical Scholarship Trust Fund 2007	Australian Medical Association	Funding up to $9000/year	Abstudy claimant, strong academic record, community involvement
Lady Mollie Askin Ballet Travelling Scholarship	Trust Company of Australia ltd,	Funding for study, maintenance and travel	Ages: 17-30 Shows outstanding ability and promise in ballet
Learning for life	Smith Family	Various means of support	Financial need
Marten Bequest Scholarships	Trust Company of Australia ltd,	Funding towards an Education in the Arts	Ages:21-35 (17-35 ballet) Merit based
MECU Ecolink Scholarship	MECU	$500 contribution towards being able to visit ECOLINK	Schools
Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship	Australian National University	Payment of Award Costs	Post Graduate Indigenous student
Pallottine Aboriginal Scholarship Trust	Pallottine Organization	Payment of fees	Post-secondary course at an approved institution.
Programs	BHP Billiton	Scholarships and initiatives
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship	Royal College of Nurses	Up to $15000/year for duration of studies	enrol in the study of Nursing, Medicine, Certificate III and IV or Diploma and Advanced Diploma Aboriginal Health Worker Course, Health Management, Allied Health
Qantas Indigenous Cadet Pilot Scholarship Program	Qantas	Flight Training and Accommodation Costs	Academic Merit
Realise Your Dream	British Council Australia	Work experience program in the UK	Ages: 19-26 involved in Creative Industries
Regional Performance Scholarship	Bell Shakespeare Performance Company	Opportunity for students to take part in rehearsals and workshops at the company	Year 11 or 12 Student in a regional area.
Sir Robert Askin Operatic Travelling Scholarship	Trust Company of Australia ltd,	Funding for study, maintenance and travel	Ages: 18-30 Shows outstanding promise and ability as a male operatic singer
Sneddon, Hall and Gallop Legal Studies Scholarship	Sneddon Hall and Gallop	$6000 over 3 years for undergraduate law studies and work experience	Academic Merit
Success Through Educational Excellence Scholarships	The Fogarty Foundation	Various scholarships	Financial need/Academic merit
The Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation Telstra Country Wide Prize	The Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation	$750 Prize	Highest grades in 3rd year of a Tropical Marine Network Major
Thelma Afford Theatre, Stage, TV or Film Costume Design Award	Trust Company of Australia ltd,	Funding for studies in visual arts and theatre	Ages 17-30 years students of drama and/or art

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Charlie Perkins Scholarships to Oxford

www.perkinstrust.com.au. 

Governor-General’s Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarships

www.deewr.gov.au/indigenousteacherscholarships

Established to assist one Indigenous student in every State and Territory to undertake Education studies at university.
 
These prestigious scholarships will see $25,000 per year awarded to successful recipients for the life of their teaching degree (up to four years).  This will enable scholarship recipients to concentrate solely on their education studies whilst at university and fully develop their teaching skills and knowledge.
 
In addition, all scholarship recipients will be provided with the support of a highly accomplished teacher or teacher educator as a mentor throughout the duration of their studies.
 
These scholarships are a prestigious award that form part of the Government’s continued commitment to closing the gap in education outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

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