Victoria University (VU) offers a range of equity and merit scholarships for vocational and further education students (TAFE) who are in financial need.

On this page we list the TAFE scholarships available, eligibility requirements, the value, how to apply and deadlines.

Applications for VU Equity scholarships can be submitted by TAFE students enrolled in certificate I, II, III, IV, diploma and advanced diploma courses for six months or longer. 

VU Access scholarships for TAFE students

Access scholarships are available for vocational education (VE) and further education (FE) students who are in financial need.

Types of VU Access scholarships available:

• Western Region: Available if you completed Year 12 in the Western Region of Melbourne in the year before enrolling at VU. "Western Region" includes western metropolitan suburbs of Melbourne, the City of Hume, Moorabool Shire, Sunbury and Macedon Ranges areas.
• Mature Age:  Available if you are over 21 years of age and have had a break from full-time study for more than five years.
• Pathway: Available if you have completed a VU TAFE course and are transferring to a VU Undergraduate degree in the same or the following year.
• Parents: Available if you have dependent children (school age or under school age).
• Youth: Available if you are under 21 years of age and have not completed year 12.
• General: Available if you are not eligible for any of the other VU Access scholarship types.

 Eligibility

To apply for a VU Access scholarship you must: 

• be either an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa, holder of a Bridging or other Temporary visa
• be on a Centrelink payment or be able to show that you are on a low income and in financial need
• be enrolled in an eligible VE or FE course for six months or longer
• be enrolled full time (does not apply if you are registered with VU Disability Services)
• be enrolled in a non fee paying place.

 You cannot apply for a VU Access Scholarship if you:

• have already completed a TAFE course, or higher education course that is at a higher level of study than the course in which you are currently enrolled
• are enrolled as an apprentice or trainee
• are enrolled in a pre-apprenticeship course of less than six months study
• are enrolled as a full fee paying student
• are enrolled as an international student.

Value

There are 100 VU Access scholarships available each year for VE and FE students, valued at $1,000 per year for up to two years.

Assessment

Assessment is not based on academic merit. Applications are ranked and scored based on financial income, educational background and social disadvantages. Those with the highest levels of disadvantage are ranked higher. Scholarships are offered to the highest ranked applicants, until all scholarships are allocated. Some eligible students may miss out if there are more eligible applicants than scholarships available. 

You only need to submit one application for all scholarships available. Your application will be assessed against all of the scholarships available. If eligible, you will receive only one scholarship.

How to apply

• Next round of applications will be mid 2012

 

VU Achievement scholarships

VU offers merit scholarships known as VU Achievement Scholarships.

Each secondary school in the western region council areas of Brimbank, Hobson's Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham will be offered two scholarships:

• One for the highest achieving year 12 student who enrols in a VU Higher Education (HE) course
• One for the highest achieving year 12 student who enrols in a VU Vocational Education (VE) course

 To find out more visit VU Achievement scholarships

VU Western Chances scholarships

Western Chances support students from the western region of Melbourne to study at secondary level. Scholarships are provided in partnership with VU for students to continue tertiary studies.

Eligibility 

To apply for a VU Western Chances scholarships you must:

• have received a Western Chances Scholarship in your secondary school studies
• be enrolled full-time in a VU course.

Value

Each year we provide up to 25 VU Western Chances Access Scholarships, valued at $1,000 per year for up to four years.

 How to apply

If you think you are eligible you must apply through Western Chances.

 

Hadj Family Scholarship for Building students

The Hadj Family are generously supporting TAFE students through funding the Elias and Avadokia (Ava) Scholarships for Building, Building & Surveying and Building Design students in loving memory of their passion for education.

Selection process

The staff from Advanced Building Programs in the School of Construction Industries will consider all students for this award. Assessment is based on the following selection criteria:

1. Punctuality/Attendance
2. Positive attitude
3. Commitment to studies
4. Academic Excellence
5. Respected by teachers and fellow students

Recipients of this award will be selected by a panel of staff from the Advanced Building Programs.

In 2011 recipients of these awards will receive $1000.

The award will be presented at the Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation Student Award presentation in November 2011.

For further information on this award contact:
Wendy Sutton
Email: wendy.sutton@vu.edu.au
Phone: +613 9919 7211
Mobile: 0434607600

John Byrne scholarship for refugees

The John Byrne memorial seeks to support a VU TAFE student from a refugee background to complete their studies.

 Eligibility

To apply for the John Byrne scholarship you must be:

• enrolled in a VU TAFE course of at least twelve months duration
• aged between 25 and 35
• a refugee who has arrived in Australia in the last five years
• able to demonstrate that you are experiencing financial difficulty.

Value

One award valued at $1,000.

How to apply

• Next round of applications will be mid 2012

Khoto Australia Victorian Taxi Association scholarship

The Victorian Taxi Association seeks to support an accredited taxi driver who is completing or about to commence a TAFE course at Victoria University.

Eligibility

To apply for the Khoto Australia VTA scholarship you must be:

• currently accredited as a taxi driver with the Victorian Taxi Directorate, with a good driving record (will need to provide driver accreditation number (DA number) for verification by the Victorian Taxi Association)
• enrolled in a TAFE course at Victoria University of at least twelve months duration; and
• able to demonstrate that you are experiencing financial difficulty

Value

For 2010, there will be two scholarships awarded valued at $1,000 each.

How to apply

• Next round of applications will be mid 2012

 Zonta club of Melbourne's west Moira Perillo award for women

The Zonta club seeks to support a female VU TAFE student to complete their studies in a non traditional area.

Eligibility

To apply for the Zonta Club Moira Perillo scholarship you must:

• be a female student
• reside in the western suburbs of Melbourne
• be enrolled in the second year of a two year VU TAFE course, in a non-traditional field of study.

Value

One award valued at $500.

How to apply

Applications are now closed. Next round will be mid 2012. .

 

 Contact us

If you have further questions about scholarships, FAQS on scholarships has the answers

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Phone      +61 3 9919 5568

Email       scholarships@vu.edu.au 

Location  Footscray Park Campus, Building M, Level 2 (via Student Engagement Reception)