Scholarships, Prizes and Awards

Pictured left: Brendan Orr, a Cessnock TAFE, Certificate 2 Cookery student and winner of the Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship at The Coca-Cola Mayoral Awards held earlier this year.

A variety of scholarships, prizes and awards are offered to TAFE students at various times throughout the year.

The TAFE NSW Youth Encouragement Award was established by the NSW TAFE Commission Board as part of the HYPAR (Helping Young People at Risk) Program in order to encourage young people experiencing disadvantage to participate in vocational education and training. Four awards are available, each with a benefit of $500.00.
Nominations are currently being sought for this award; students who meet the following criteria are eligible for nomination
Is a Hunter Institute student enrolled during 2006
Was under 19 years of age at 1 January 2006
Has evidence of need, or needs encouragement to pursue further studies in TAFE
Is making satisfactory progress in their studies, or can show evidence of achievement demonstrated by school, community organisation or agency referral
Has an excellent attendance record
Has an interest in pursuing further training in TAFE NSW or through a work placement
Is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and
Is not in receipt of another award or scholarship for the same course, of equivalent or more substantial benefit

Further information is available from:
Kathy Cox
Relieving Student Services Coordinator
Phone: 4923 7410

Kate Rose
HYPAR Coordinator
Phone; 49302949
TAFE NSW - Hunter Institute
Applications must be received by Friday 30 June 2006

Following is information on other Scholarships, Prizes and Awards that are available at various times throughout the year. Nominations are usually sought at the beginning of the year so please keep them in mind for next year. For additional details please contact Peter Gray, Head Teacher, Tourism and Hospitality, Cessnock Campus TAFE 49930445.

The Cessnock City Council Coca-Cola Mayoral Academic Awards offer up to 13 scholarships valued at $2,500 for one year for students ranging from Year 10 to Undergraduate. 2006 saw 2 Cessnock TAFE Hospitality students were each awarded $2500. (March)

TAFE NSW GILI AWARDS, toward recognising aboriginal achievement in a TAFE NSW course. (April)

TAFE NSW Statewide Student Prizes
Statewide prizes are awarded in approved courses, usually for the top student (e.g., with the highest average mark)
To be nominated students need to meet the following criteria
Minimum average mark of 70%
No more than 25% of all modules granted as exemptions
No failures
No outstanding TAFE charges

Oliver C Shaul Scholarship – Trust Fund
Established in 1988 by Mr Oliver Shaul to provide the most meritorious students studying commercial cookery with the opportunity to broaden their education and strive for professional excellence.

You will be granted funding to support further studies overseas, either in Europe, Asia or North America for a period of at least three months in a restaurant, hotel kitchen or training institution of first class reputation. The study tour must be undertaken within six months of the award selection.

It is awarded to a final year TAFE NSW student/trainee enrolled in the Hospitality/Commercial Cookery Trade Course
Expressions of interest are to be submitted in the 2nd year of study.
Applications are to be submitted in the 3rd year of study.

(Applications and expressions of interest are to be submitted in May)

Hotel Motel and Accommodation Association of Australia Ltd
$1,000 is awarded to the most outstanding students completing the Certificate 4 Hospitality Supervision Course. To apply you need to submit a portfolio which should include a resume, photo and information to assist in assessing your aptitude, attitude and potential as a hospitality industry ambassador. (March)

Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial
Barrington Raymund Roberts was Head of the Food School and Principal of the College of Catering Studies and Hotel Administration (now Ryde College)

Awards ($$$) may be made to students who have successfully completed any “ course of training offered within Tourism and Hospitality.
(May)