Supporting our students
towards a better future
Student Scholarships
Semester 2, 2011
Elizabeth Mitchell, Assistant Director, Equity
Nicola Pegum, Manager Equity Programs
Deborah Achelles, Manager Student
Services
Paul Chandler, Counsellor, Ultimo
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Welcome and session
overview
Nicola Pegum, Manager Equity Programs
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Session topics
What scholarships are available?
/ Equity Scholarships Program
/ Types of scholarships available
/ Eligibility
/ Sydney Institute Student Scholarships
/ Industry sponsored / higher level qualifications / merit selection / students in financial
hardship
/ **NEW** 457 Industry Scholarships
/ in targeted industry areas / eligibility / expenditure guidelines
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Equity Scholarships
1. BBM Youth & Aboriginal Scholarships - externally
funded
/ students15 to 23 years
/ up to $400 per student (based on individual need)
/ discreet program where teachers/ counsellors identify students in
need
/ Exceptional financial hardship
/ Demonstrated effort & commitment in previous study
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2. Sydney Institute Student Association (SISA)
Internally funded by SI Student Association
/
Open age scholarship
/
Exceptional financial hardship
/
For amounts up to $200
/
Preference given to refugee students
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3. Refugee Student Assistance Scheme (RSAS)
Externally funded by NSW Teachers Federation and DET NSW
/ For refugees in first 2 yrs of eligible visa sub-class
/ Must hold permanent or temporary humanitarian,
protection, or bridging visas
/ Must be in first year of enrolment at SI course
/ For amounts up to $200
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Application process
/ Call for nominations by email on Monday18 July to
teachers/counsellors
/ Application Forms and guidelines included in email
/ APPLICATIONS CLOSE - Monday 8 August, 2011
/ For information
Nicola Pegum, Manager, Equity Programs
Nicola.pegum@tafensw.edu.au
Ph: 9217- 3247
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What’s new this year?
GREAT NEWS! – 457 Industry Scholarships
New scholarships available from sub class 457 Work Visa
employer contributions
/ Funding for identified industry areas
/ Targets students facing exceptional financial hardship
/ Aims to develop human capital in identified industry areas
/ Covers course fees and approved course related expenses
/ APPLICATIONS CLOSE - Mon 8 August, 2011
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What’s new this year?
/ GREAT NEWS! – 457 Industry Scholarships
/ Amounts are dependent on industry contributions received.
/ Currently available for the following industry areas:
Automotive
Building & Construction
Business Services
Dental
Electrical
Fashion
Green Skills
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Hairdressing & Beauty
Health Care
Hospitality
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Printing & Graphic Art
Retail
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Sydney Institute scholarships
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FIND OUT MORE.....http://www.sit.nsw.edu.au/scholarships/
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Sydney Institute Scholarships
/ Sponsored by Industry
/ For prospective students in financial hardship
/ For selected Diploma & Certificate III courses over
one to two years
/ Covers course fees and related course expenses
/ Ranging from $1000 - $5000
/ Applications close 8 July 2011
MORE INFORMATION
/ http://www.sit.nsw.edu.au/scholarships/
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Scholarships available for 2011 in:
1. Accounting & Finance
2. Architecture & Building Design
3. Community Services
4. Electronics & Electrotechnology
5. Hospitality
6. Human Resources
7. Information Technology
8. Laboratory Science
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Industry sponsors
/ AES Human Resources
/ IBSA Accounting & Finance
/ Building & Construction (Building)
/ Fraser & Hughes Commercial Cookery
/ NECA Group Training Electrical, Electronics and
Electrotechnology
/ Fraser & Hughes Food & Beverage
/ Fraser & Hughes Patisserie & Baking
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General information
/ Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent
resident status in Australia. International students are not
eligible.
/ Download the TAFE NSW Sydney Institute scholarships
prospectus (PDF 1.6 MB).
Contact us
/ Please email SI.scholarship (AT) tafensw.edu.au if you would
like more information about our scholarship program.
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Community Services Scholarship
2 years, value $5,000
/ Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
/ Diploma of Community Services
/ Diploma of Community Welfare Work
/ Diploma of Community Welfare (Case Management)
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Electronics & Electrotechnology Scholarship
Sponsored by NECA Group Training
1 year, value $2,000, Ultimo College only
/ Diploma of Electrical Engineering
/ Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering
/ Advanced Diploma Electrical Technology
/ Advanced Diploma Electronic Technology
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Hospitality Scholarship
Sponsored by the Hospitality Training Network
1 year, value $1,000
/ Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Human Resources Scholarship
Sponsored by the Aboriginal Employment Strategy
2 years, value $5,000, ATSI background, 24 to 30 yrs
/ Diploma of Human Resources
/ Advanced Diploma of Human Resources Management
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Information Technology Scholarship
2 years, value $5,000 female
/ Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)
Laboratory Science Scholarship
2 years, value $5,000
/ Diploma of Laboratory Technology
(Biological & Environmental Testing)
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For further information
Equity and 457 Industry Scholarships
Please contact Nicola Pegum
Nicola.pegum@tafensw.edu.au Ph: 9217 3247
Sydney Institute Scholarships (Industry Sponsored)
Please contact Deborah Achelles
Deborah.achelles@tafensw.edu.au Ph: 9217 3705
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