Destination Australia

Destination Australia Scholarships

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 into regional areas, such as Tasmania.

The scholarships are valued at $15,000 per calendar year and applications for this round is now open! Eligible applicants are required to have started a new qualification in 2023.

There are scholarship opportunities for domestic and international students.

Applications for 2023 are now closed.

Domestic Student Eligibility Criteria

Domestic students: Prior to submitting an application please ensure you meet eligibility criteria.

To be eligible you must:

be a new student enrolled full time at TasTAFE, on campus study in Semester 2 2023 (for the purposes of the Destination Australia Program, a “new student” refers to all students to commence their studies at TasTAFE, including those students who commence a new course of study, e.g. Certificate IV into Diploma; a student may have studied with TasTAFE in the past; someone that is currently studying at TasTAFE in a different course or location)
be a domestic student
complete a valid application form in full

Preference will be given to students who are:

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, OR
a person with a person with a disability/ diagnosed medical/ mental health condition, OR
long-term unemployed (longer than 6 months), OR
a single parent, OR
carer, OR
required to relocate or travel a significant distance to attend classes, OR
facing significant financial hardship
demonstrate a commitment to their training and education at TasTAFE
demonstrate how the scholarships will help them to overcome any potential barriers to participating

International Student Eligibility Criteria

International students: Prior to submitting an application please ensure you meet eligibility criteria.

To be eligible you must:

be a new student enrolled full time at TasTAFE, on campus study in Semester 2 2023 (for the purposes of the Destination Australia Program, a “new student” refers to all students to commence their studies at TasTAFE, including those students who commence a new course of study, e.g. Certificate IV into Diploma; a student may have studied with TasTAFE in the past; someone that is currently studying at TasTAFE in a different course or location)
hold a subclass 500 visa
complete a valid application form

Preference will be given to students who:

demonstrate a commitment to their training and education at TasTAFE
how the scholarships will help them to overcome any potential barriers to participating

Scholarship Conditions

The following conditions apply:

this scholarship is not transferrable to other TasTAFE campuses, or other educational/ training institutions.
you must remain enrolled at the TasTAFE campus the scholarship is offered at.
you must maintain ongoing residency in a regional area for the duration of the scholarship. If you are successful you will be asked to provide evidence of your home address eg. utilities' bills, rates, rental notice etc.
you must be engaged and maintaining required study load/academic achievement.
cannot be held concurrently with another scholarship.

Application Process Application Tips

Allow plenty of time to submit your application – don’t leave it to the last minute!
Prepare your responses in word and then copy and paste into the online application – this allows you to think and prepare, without rushing the process.
Make sure you proofread your application – if possible, ask family or friends to cast their eyes over it.
Submit any other supporting documentation you think will support your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Destination Australia Scholarships?

The Destination Australia Program funds eligible tertiary education providers to offer scholarships to domestic and international students to study and live in regional Australia. The Destination Australia Program:

Supports regional and remote Australian tertiary education providers by promoting activities that contribute to growth and sustainability
Offers students from Australia and overseas the opportunity to undertake high quality education, training and research, and to experience life in regional and remote Australia
Ensures regions share in the social, cultural and economic benefits that international students bring.
The Destination Australia Program defines a regional location as any area outside of Major Cities of Australia, in line with the Australian Bureau of Statistics office.

The 2023 round of the program offers scholarship funding of up to $15,000 per student, per year, for domestic and international students commencing their studies in 2023. Additional objectives for 2023 include:

Helping to fix areas of skills shortages and fill future skills needs by prioritising domestic and international students studying courses that are aligned with the Australian Government’s National Skills Priority List
Providing scholarships for domestic students from underrepresented groups such as low-socioeconomic status (low-SES), those who are first in family to tertiary study, those living with a disability and First Nations people; to enable them to access education in regional Australia.

How many scholarship places do TasTAFE have?

TasTAFE have been successful in gaining 19 scholarships. Scholarships are aligned to specific campuses.

Campus	Domestic	International	Total number	Duration of course
Alanvale	3	3	6	2 years
Campbell Street	0	4	4	1 year*
Clarence	3	4	7	2 years
Drysdale Hobart	0	2	2	1 year*
Totals	6	13	19

*These spaces are for a course that is only one year in length.

What is the value of the scholarship? Which courses are eligible?

Students will be able to express their interest in a scholarship in the following courses, at the campuses identified in the above table.

Qualifications:

HLT54121 - Diploma of Nursing (Alanvale)
HLT54121 - Diploma of Nursing (Clarence)
SIT60316 - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Drysdale South)

NOTE: The scholarships are linked to qualifications that fulfil the Australian Government’s National Skills Shortage List and fit the duration prescribed by the Destination Australia Program.

How will applicants be assessed?

It is a requirement of the program that applicants are assessed as meeting the Destination Australia Program objectives. A panel will assess applicants against four questions relating to:

Eligibility requirements
Commitment to learning and employment
Evidence of your commitment to full time, on campus study
Evidence of your commitment to completing your qualification with TasTAFE

Relevant Education Managers (or their nominated representative) will be involved in this process and will be responsible for ensuring that the applicant meets all course entry requirements and can be accommodated in the relevant course.

When are the scholarships commencing?

How will we monitor, support and report on scholarship recipients?

As is the case with all students, it is essential that TasTAFE provide high quality support and training services to scholarship recipients to ensure they have a positive experience, but also to ensure that they complete their course. As we have additional monitoring and reporting obligations, a matrix will be developed for use by relevant teams to document student progress and their experience. This will inform a pro-active approach to providing TasTAFE support services that are in place for all students.

Who can I contact if I have more questions?