Sunraysia Institute of TAFE Hospitality Scholarships in Australia for Diploma

  •  Diploma
  •  Not Specified
  •   Australia
  • $$  $10,000

The Victorian TAFE Hospitality Scholarships Program is here! Offering 10,000 scholarships worth $10,000 each, this program supports students in Hospitality Management, Kitchen Management, and Commercial Cookery courses. Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and humanitarian visa holders, it’s your chance to study what you love while gaining financial support.

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a permanent humanitarian visa with the legal right to work in Australia. They must intend to enrol in and complete one of the eligible hospitality courses, including Hospitality Management, Kitchen Management, or Commercial Cookery. Applicants should demonstrate ambition to work in the hospitality industry and submit a written statement (up to 400 words) explaining their motivation.The Victorian TAFE Network is a leading educational institution in Victoria, Australia, dedicated to providing high-quality vocational education and training. Comprising a network of TAFE colleges across the state, it delivers a wide range of industry-focused courses designed to meet the demands of the local and global job markets. The network plays a pivotal role in addressing skills shortages by equipping students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in sectors such as hospitality, health, construction, and technology.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Australia
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for the following eligible courses:
  • Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Have the intention to enrol and complete an eligible course.
  • Demonstrate ambition and willingness to work or have worked in the hospitality sector.
  • Have not previously received a Victorian TAFE Hospitality Scholarship.
  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a permanent humanitarian visa.
  • Submit a written statement (max 400 words) detailing their passion for the hospitality industry and their aspirations for the scholarship program.

Offered Benefits

Successful applicants will receive a $10,000 scholarship, disbursed as follows:

  • $3,300 after course commencement and satisfactory attendance.
  • $3,300 at the mid-way point of the course.
  • $3,400 upon course completion, with a statement of attainment and a post-course survey.

Application Process

Applications are open twice a year:

  • Semester 1: November–January
  • Semester 2: May–June

Scholarships may be awarded based on Merit or Equity considerations:

Merit-based Application:

  • Provide evidence of academic excellence (e.g., ATAR, VETis, or TAFE results).
  • Include a recommendation (max 200 words) from an employer highlighting workplace excellence and the benefits of the proposed training.

Equity-based Application:

  • Demonstrate financial or educational disadvantage, supported by relevant documentation (e.g., Centrelink statements, wage slips, or letters from caseworkers/medical practitioners).
  • Priority consideration for applicants from rural areas, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, or those with disabilities or difficult circumstances.

Applicants must submit their application through online at the university.

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