First Nations students benefit from scholarship sponsors

The TAFE Queensland Scholarship Foundation is part of our commitment to helping people change their lives, contributing to inclusive and equitable opportunities to unlock their future potential through applied learning, emerging technologies, or changing skills.

Each year, 100 TAFE Queensland Scholarships are awarded to Queenslanders to help cover study-related costs such as course fees, travel expenses, childcare, uniforms, tools, books and other study materials.

With the support of generous sponsors and donors, we can help our students achieve their goals and ambitions. Giving students practical financial assistance can enhance their learning experience and be the difference between a student reaching their potential or not.

In 2024, 21 First Nations students received TAFE Queensland Scholarships that were supported by seven sponsors of the Foundation - CPL, Queensland Hydro, RACQ, Fujitsu, Microsoft, AMSA and ARC. 

The 2024 cohort of First Nations scholarship students included Certificate III to Diploma courses and apprenticeships, mostly in business and health and science industries.  

TAFE Queensland Chief Executive Officer John Tucker said scholarships can be life-changing for students, providing them with the financial support and encouragement they need to build a better future for themselves and those around them.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of sponsors like CPL, Queensland Hydro, RACQ, Fujitsu, Microsoft, AMSA and ARC who generously donate each year to the TAFE Queensland Foundation which funds our scholarships program,” Mr Tucker said.

“We know the power of training and skills and with their support we are helping our students to change their lives and achieve their career aspirations.”

Any individual, organisation or industry partner is able to contribute to the TAFE Queensland Scholarship Program through donations or sponsorship.