Scholarships

Scholarships can assist with study-related costs whether they are course fees, materials required for your course, costs associated with attending industry events or any equipment you may need for study.

We have a range of scholarships available for anyone studying with South West TAFE. Each scholarship has its own criteria and the application process can vary from one scholarship to the next.

2022 scholarships are now open

Scholarships at SWTAFE

Scholarship	Value	Who can apply?	When do the applications close?
DemoDAIRY Foundation Scholarship	Up to $5000 over two years	Any student studying at SWTAFE and working in an industry that relates to or supports the dairy industry in Western Victoria	13 February 2022
ET Heard Scholarship	Up to $4000	Any student studying Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)	13 February 2022
RC Webb Scholarship	Up to $4000	Any student studying an Agriculture or Horticulture course	13 February 2022
Women in Trades Scholarship	Up to $2000	Any women studying a trade course	13 February 2022
Mt Gellibrand Colac regional scholarship	Up to $2000	Any student studying at our Colac campus	13 February 2022
Portland regional scholarship	Up to $2000	Any student studying at our Portland campus	13 February 2022
Hamilton regional scholarship	Up to $2000	Any student studying at our Hamilton campus	13 February 2022
Sherwood Park campus scholarship	Up to $2000	Any student studying at our Sherwood Park campus	13 February 2022
Open scholarship	Up to $2000	Any SWTAFE student	13 February 2022
Aunty Laura Bell Scholarship	Up to $2500	Any Koorie student studying Certificate IV in Training and Assessment	13 February 2022
Uncle Rob Lowe Senior Scholarship	Up to $2500	Any Koorie student studying a Diploma course	13 February 2022
Warrnambool Koorie Scholarship	Up to $1000	Any Koorie student studying at the Warrnambool campus	13 February 2022
Sherwood Park Koorie Scholarship	Up to $1000	Any Koorie student studying at the Sherwood Park campus	13 February 2022
Portland Koorie Scholarship	Up to $1000	Any Koorie student studying at the Portland campus	13 February 2022
Hamilton Koorie Scholarship	Up to $1000	Any Koorie student studying at the Hamilton campus	13 February 2022
Colac Koorie Scholarship	Up to $1000	Any Koorie student studying at the Colac campus	13 February 2022

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:

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

Please note scholarships are not redeemable for cash.

View the Scholarship Guidelines

How to apply?

Select a scholarship, and click ‘Apply’.
You will need to supply a reference contact with a short supporting statement for your application.
Submit before relevant application closing date.

DemoDairy Foundation Scholarship Partner

Women in Trades Scholarship Partner

South West Success Stories

MARIKA Austin’s passion for the dairy industry began when she started a part-time job as a milker in Nullawarre.

Read their story

Other opportunities

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.

Headspace Warrnambool Scholarship
3 scholarships available worth a total of $3000 for students enrolling in a two-year minimum course who have experienced health disadvantages and sought help from Headspace Warrnambool to pursue their studies. Applicants must also be aged 25 years old or younger. Find out more and apply at Headspace Warrnambool.

Powell Legacy Fund Scholarship - DemoDairy
The Powell family are supporting a fund to offer grants and scholarships in recognition of the work of the late Ross and Andy Powell in volunteering, education and agriculture. These areas represent collectively the passions of Ross and Andy and are a fitting legacy of their efforts in the Timboon and Port Campbell communities.
The Education scholarship is for an individual for up to three years to financially assist their post-secondary education. The funds will be disbursed for purposes agreed with the sub-committee. The scholarship can be used for attendance at a conference, workshop, seminar, training program (travel, accommodation, registration), to support the purchase of resources required to develop skills, attend leadership programs and contribute to the cost of holding a discussion group meeting on farm.
Find out more at DemoDairy

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.