Scholarships

South West TAFE mid-year scholarships

Mid-year scholarship applications now open, close 18 July 2025.

Open scholarship

• Value: Up to $1000 (four available)
• Criteria: any SWTAFE student

Glenormiston scholarship

• Value: up to $2000
• Criteria: any SWTAFE student for course-related travel or accommodation expenses, or for that student to participate in an exchange or study abroad program, with a preference for students from the Western District of Victoria.
• Supported by the South West TAFE Foundation

ET Heard scholarship

• Value: up to $2000
• Criteria: any student studying at SWTAFE, with a preference for students with an interest in the dairy industry.
• Supported by the South West TAFE Foundation

Koorie scholarship

• Value: up to $500 (three available)
• Criteria: any SWTAFE Koorie student
• Supported by Wurreker

Who can apply?​​

Anyone that meets the specific scholarship criteria (above) and:

• is planning to or be enrolled in a full-time course at the South West TAFE
• can demonstrate a strong commitment to their studies and pathway into employment
• is an Australian Citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa

What can the scholarship be used for?

Our scholarships can support you with:

• ICT equipment (eg. Laptop, iPad to use for study)
• tools and equipment to use in your industry
• costs associated with travelling and attending industry events (eg. accommodation, travel and tickets)
• course consumable and material fees
• booklist items
• course fees

Please note scholarships are not redeemable for cash.
View the Scholarship Guidelines

How to apply

1. Select a scholarship, and then click ‘Apply for a Scholarship’.
2. We recommend you provide strong supporting detail in your scholarship application so that it stands out to the shortlisting panel. For general advice on responding to application questions, you can contact the South West Skills and Jobs Centre
3. Submit before relevant application closing date.

Other scholarship opportunities

SWTAFE'S Access and Equity Assistance

Our access and equity assistance aim to increase opportunities for those who demonstrate a desire to participate in education and may not be able to do so due to financial hardship. Find out more and apply for assistance.

Community Partnership Scholarships

Our Community Partnership scholarships are created through the support of our community partners. They provide financial assistance to put towards the cost of courses, along with pathways to employment, higher education opportunities and internships.

Selection for these scholarships and internships vary according to the organisation. Please apply directly through the organisation’s application process.

Early Childhood Education Educator Scholarship
Scholarship opportunity for Early Childhood Educators with financial support available to upskill from a certificate to a diploma.
Find out more and apply at vic.gov.au

Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust Scholarship
Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust scholarships are for the children and grandchildren of ex-serving veterans. These scholarships are funded by ex-service organisations and private donors.
Find out more and apply

Bendigo Bank TAFE Scholarship
The Bendigo Bank TAFE scholarship is available to students living in rural and regional Australia who have been offered a full-time place at an Australian TAFE for the first time. It's open for those aged 16 to 25 as at 29 January 2024 and have left secondary school (having completed Year 10 as a minimum).
Find out more and apply at Bendigo Bank.

Real Futures Grant
The Real Futures Grant is an annual Australian program that has been running since 2016.
The Real Futures Grant provides the winner with a $5,000 grant and is awarded to a student studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in one of the following fields: healthcare, medicine, business, or finance.
Find out more

Rural Chances Scholarship
In partnership with Youthrive Victoria the Rural Chances Scholarship - $5000. Must be under 35 years of age, hold a Centrelink card, studying a certificate III or above, be planning to train in a skill area where there are skills shortages in rural/regional Victoria. Find out more at Youthrive.

Gallipoli Scholarship Awards
$6000 to study a diploma level course at TAFE. Must be an Australian citizen who is a direct descendant of a Service man or woman who has served in the Australian or New Zealand Defence Force in any conflict or peacekeeping role since the First World War. Find out more at Gallipoli Scholarship.

Other Scholarship Opportunities
There are also a number of scholarships available to students studying at TAFE from other funding sources. For a listing of all available scholarships visit the Good Universities Guide.