TAFE Gippsland along with our community partners offer a range of scholarships for students who need financial and practical assistance.
You can apply for a scholarship if you're enrolled in VCE/VCE-VM, certificate I, II, III, IV, diploma or advanced diploma courses. Students enrolled in short courses and VDSS programs are not eligible.
Scholarships are now closed for 2024. The dates for 2025 are as follows:
Round One
- Applications open March 3rd 2025
- Applications close March 21st 2025
Round Two
- Applications open July 14th 2025
- Applications close August 1st 2025
Our Scholarships
Tim Weight Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established in memory of Tim Weight, a much-loved member of the TAFE Gippsland community who sadly passed away in December 2021. Tim was a giant of the region who made a significant contribution over a 30-year period to Gippsland’s vocational education and training sector as both an Executive and Non-Executive Director with TAFE Gippsland.
Tim’s significant expertise in strategic and stakeholder engagement saw him become a driving force behind TAFE’s renewed links to local and regional business and industry partners in Gippsland.
Tim also held various roles in agribusiness, property development and feasibility assessment, regional economic development, corporate management, strategy, and governance and held various positions as both an Executive and Non-Executive Director on boards of public and private companies, private syndications, government, and not-for-profit organisations.
Tim’s passion for the provision of high-quality vocational education and training throughout Gippsland has left a legacy and will now live-on through these important annual scholarships.
Value: $2000.
Scholarships available: 5 per year (Round one only)
Placement Scholarship
This scholarship is to support the student’s participation and the costs associated with an industry or community placement that directly supports the student’s training outcomes.
Value: $500.
Scholarships available: 8 per year
Technology Scholarship
This scholarship is to support the student’s access to technology to ensure appropriate access to education. Funds may be used for laptops, hardware, software, or other technology or internet related costs.
Value: $500.
Scholarships available: 8 per year
Student Support Scholarship
This scholarship assists students experiencing financial disadvantage with the costs associated with education. This may include fees, tools or materials, uniform, or any other educational barrier not listed in another scholarship category.
Value: $500.
Scholarships available: 10 per year
Koorie Support Scholarship
This scholarship is to specifically support Koorie Students experiencing financial disadvantage with the costs associated with education.
Value: $500.
Scholarships available: 4 per year
Jack Armstrong Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student attending the Bairnsdale Campus who is engaged in supporting the local community or volunteering.
Value: $500.
Scholarships available: 1 per year (Round one only)
BECON Construction Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student studying in the building or construction trade that has experienced disadvantage or financial hardship. This may include (but not limited to) students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Students, or students from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Background.
Value:$1000.
Scholarships available: 1 per year (Round one only)
ESSO Wellington
This scholarship is awarded to students who either:
- Study at one of our three Sale based campuses.
- Live or work in Wellington Shire.
The scholarship is designed to support those experiencing financial hardship and may be used for travel, technology, cost of living, tools, or any other educational barrier.
Value:$1000.
Scholarships available: 10 per year
Travel Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to support travel expenses to lessen the burden of travel costs and increase access to a wider range of qualifications to those students in rural areas of our community.
Value: $500
Scholarships available: 8 per year
Koorie Academy of Excellence (KAE) Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to two TAFE Gippsland students who have participated within the Koorie Academy of Excellence the year prior to their enrolment at TAFE Gippsland. The scholarship is designed to support the extra costs associated with study and can be used for travel, technology, placement, or any other educational barrier. Applicants need to provide a email confirming involvement in the KAE this is to be uploaded as supporting evidence with scholarship application.
Value: $500
Scholarships available: 2 per year (Round one only)
For all queries regarding scholarships, or to submit an application form email scholarships@tafegippsland.edu.au
Read more about the scholarship applications and assessment process.