How and when will I receive the scholarship?

How and when will I receive the scholarship?

For access and equity scholarships:
Scholarship money will be paid via electronic funds transfer directly into your bank account. The bank account must be in your name.

The total scholarship payment will be $5000 split into two payments as follows:

• Payment 1: $3000 will be paid at the commencement of the qualification on proof of enrolment and attendance.
• Payment 2: $2000 will be paid as follows:
  • for Scholarship recipients studying a Bachelor degree with TAFE Queensland – on completion of the first half of the degree; or
  • for all other Scholarship recipients – on evidence of successful completion of the qualification.
• It is your responsibility to provide a copy of your qualification documentation or unofficial transcript for the first half of their Bachelor degree as proof of completion to scholarships@tafe.qld.edu.au.

Please refer to the TAFE Queensland – Scholarship Program Terms and Conditions for full payment details.

For merit scholarships:

• Merit scholarships will be issued directly by TAFE Queensland and will be applied as a fee waiver to your course fees at the time of processing by TAFE Queensland customer service units.
• Fee waivers will be applied to student contribution, after concessions in relation to the specific qualification for which the scholarship was awarded, up to the maximum tier values as follows:
  • $1,500 for Certificate III qualifications
  • $3,000 for Certificate IV qualifications
  • $5,000 for Diploma qualifications and above.

• Merit scholarships cannot be converted into money or money’s worth, including refunds on cancellation of course or withdrawal from study.

Please refer to the TAFE Queensland – Scholarship Program Terms and Conditions for full payment details.