Whether you are preparing for employment, looking to gain a promotion or thinking about a change in career, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to access quality, affordable training that will enable you to achieve your career goals.
For many Tasmanians, undertaking education or training can be financially challenging, which is why we offer a range of scholarships in partnership with industry, local government and community groups throughout the year.
RFDS John Flynn Dental Assisting Scholarship
Are you a dental assistant studying Certificate III at TasTAFE? Applications for the John Flynn Dental Assistant Scholarship are opening soon!
The scholarship was established by Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania in 2006 and gives recipients the opportunity to further their workplace skills by providing an experience of living in remote Australia and working there with the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS).
Tasmanian candidates may apply for the scholarship within 18 months of commencing Certificate III in Dental Assisting training. Or within their first year of full-time training if a school-based trainee.
Applications open on June 20, 2025 and close on July 21, 2025
The application form will be available here and on the RFDS website from June 20, 2025
Destination Australia
Destination Australia Scholarships are funded by the Commonwealth as part of the Destination Australia Program and aim to attract more International and high performing Australian students looking to undertake education and training opportunities in regional areas.
The scholarships are valued at $15,000 per calendar year.
Applications for Semester 2, 2024 are now closed.
Clayton Utz Women in Construction Scholarship Fund 2025
This scholarship supports Tasmanian women pursuing a TasTAFE qualification in the construction industry by helping to reduce financial barriers to participation and completion of training.
Clayton Utz is offering up to three scholarships per region (South, North and North-West), with each scholarship valued at $3,330.
Eligibility is as follows:
- Eligible learners must be female and enrolled in a full TasTAFE qualification related to the construction sector in Semester 1, 2025
- The scholarship can be used for course fees, PPE, tools, travel and other training-related expenses. A short application form and personal statement are required.
Applications close Friday 9 May 2025.
Alternatively, you can download the Clayton Utz Women in Construction Scholarship Fund 2025 application form and email to Eamonn Doherty, Industry Engagement Project Officer, at IndustryEngagement@tafe.tas.edu.au.
Soroptimist International of Devonport TasTAFE Scholarship
Soroptimist International is a global organisation for women committed to advancing human rights and the status of women.
The Soroptimist Club of Devonport is offering a scholarship to at least one female learner who has returned to study and is currently continuing with their studies at the Devonport Campus of TasTAFE.
To apply you must be able to demonstrate a determination to succeed at your studies. The scholarship can be used to support course costs, textbooks, materials or subscriptions.
The scholarship is valued at $500, eligibility criteria apply.
Applications close 30 April 2025.