Scholarships are available to First Nations students.  Scholarships are to support any additional fees the students might need for learning materials or uniform for accredited training courses. If successful in being awarded a scholarship, you will receive up to 50% of the cost to a total of $750 per student per course. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by a panel for approvals.  Applications are ongoing and always open. 

To apply please see this form: Information and Application Form.

Wodonga TAFE has established Principal’s Scholarships to support Year 12 school leavers enrolling in Certificate I to Advanced Diploma qualifications. Scholarships are awarded on merit basis determined by local secondary college principals. If you are a Year 12 school leaver, please contact your local high school or secondary college for further details.

As of July 1 2025, students enrolled in a Diploma of Nursing may be eligible for financial support for mandatory work placement. The CPP is a grant from the government paid to eligible Diploma of Nursing students in instalments each time they undertake a prac placement during their qualification. Students can be eligible to receive up to $331.65 per week in order to assist with cost of living during placements. Find out more about the CPP Scheme on the YourCareers website

The Charles Sturt University often have various scholarships available to TAFE graduates.

Learn more here: Scholarships for students from TAFE or studying a TAFE / Charles Sturt pathway - Scholarships (csu.edu.au)

The Victorian Government is supporting those studying disability support work in regional areas to become qualified and start exciting careers.

The scholarships will support more disability workers to deliver services in regional and rural Victoria. It will do this by providing financial support to complete a course in disability, assisting them with the unpaid placement component of their study.

Scholarships of $3,500 will be available to eligible students studying CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability). 

More details will be updated on www.dffh.vic.gov.au/regional-disability-worker-scholarships as they are confirmed.

Downer is excited to offer one Building and Construction Scholarship for a female from the Albury Wodonga region in 2026. The aim of this scholarship is to provide financial support to the value of $6000, for women who are wishing to pursue a career within building and construction industry and are enrolled in the Certificate IV Building and Construction (Site Management) With Wodonga TAFE. 

Applications are now open and close 6pm 31 January - Learn more 

Variety is a Children’s Charity that provides access to Educational Supplies and Technology for young people living with financial hardship, disability or chronic illness to increase and encourage their educational goals.

Applicants must be living in Victoria and aged 15-17 years of age. They must also be enrolled in full-time primary, secondary or tertiary education. i.e. in school years prep – 12, TAFE or other educational institution.

Variety : Variety Educational Scholarships

Applications for the scholarships for study in 2027 will close on 31 August 2026. 

Eligibility criteria:

• Aged 18 and younger than 27 as of 31 August
• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Have achieved good or reasonable scholastic results given your circumstances
• Will be undertaking fulltime studies at a public tertiary institution (including TAFE or univeristy)
• Identify as LGBTQIA+

Applicants are also assessed on:

• Challenges faced due to identity and/or background
• Motivation to complete their course and manage academic demands
• Clarity around study and career goals
• Pride in being part of a diverse community

For more information, visit:
https://thepinnaclefoundation.org/our-scholars/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Freemasons Foundation Victoria

Tertiary Support Amount: Up to $3,000


Purpose: To support Victorians beginning their first tertiary qualification who are experiencing financial hardship.

Eligibility:

- Victorian residents undertaking their first tertiary course.

- Demonstrated financial hardship and academic merit.

- Must not already hold over $3,000 in other scholarships.

More info: FFV Scholarships and Tertiary Support

Rural Chances scholarships are for young rural Victorians who are facing significant financial or social challenges, who have career aspirations and want to/ or are studying at TAFE or undertaking an apprenticeship.

What's on offer: 

• $5000 scholarships to assist young people to move away from their hometown or to assist with extensive travel required to complete training qualifications.

 

Rural Chances scholarships can help if you:               

• Have to travel long distances or move away from home to gain qualifications, or
• Struggle with the many expenses associated with training and building your skills, and
• Would like mentoring and networking opportunities.
  
  

Eligibility                                                                                                                                                                        

• Be 16-24 years of age;
• Hold a current Centrelink health care card, or can provide evidence of significant financial hardship;
• Identify a TAFE qualification (Certificate III or above) they would like to enrol in or are enrolled in OR an apprenticeship they would like to undertake;
• DO NOT live at a home address classified as Major Cities of Australia (Remoteness Area 1);
• Be willing to be accountable for the use of scholarship funds;
• Be willing to participate in publicity/promotional material and research.
  
  

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The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to succeed in their undergraduate studies. The scholarship provides access to financial, cultural, mentoring, and other supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying in health, including access to up to $15,000 per annum (full time) for the normal duration of the course.

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The scholarship program aims to financially support disadvantaged, community minded students from a rural or regional area, who have been offered a full-time place at an Australian TAFE.

• Bendigo and Adeliade Bank - Rural and Regional Scholarship for University and TAFE
• Bendigo Bank - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander scholarship for University and TAFE
• Bendigo Bank - Agribusiness scholarship for University and TAFE
  
  

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Scholarships to help disability support students qualify and start their careers in regional and rural areas.

The Victorian Government is helping to increase the number of disability workers in regional and rural Victoria. It is doing this by providing financial support to complete a course in disability.

Learn more: Department of Families Fairness and Housing Victoria | Regional disability worker scholarships

A scholarship for children or grandchildren of Veterans

Applications for scholarships open each year on 18 August and close on 31 October.

AVCAT scholarships include Long Tan Bursaries and Sponsored Scholarships.

• Long Tan Bursaries are for the children and grandchildren of Vietnam Veterans and are funded by the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). Each year 37 bursaries are awarded to successful applicants across Australia.
• AVCAT Sponsored Scholarships are for the children and grandchildren of all ex-serving veterans. These scholarships are funded by ex-service organisations, corporate and private donors.

All bursaries and sponsored scholarships are for tertiary education and are $4000-$6000 per year, for up to three years.

For eligibility and more information, click here.