TAFE bursary proposals

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| Isaac Colman

ONE hundred students have the chance to be awarded TAFE Queensland scholarships. Each recipient receives $5000 to study any Certificate III through to an advanced diploma or bachelor’s degree either online or from over 60 campus locations across Queensland including, Cairns, Atherton, Thursday Island, Bamaga, and Innisfail.

TAFE Queensland interim chief executive officer John Tucker said scholarships helped cover the costs of course fees, textbooks and living expenses.

“We know the power vocational education and training has to change people’s lives and we want to help people fulfil their career potential regardless of their circumstances,” he said.

“First launched in 2015, the TAFE Queensland Scholarship Program has awarded over $2.6 million in scholarships, helping more than 550 Queenslanders pursue their career goals.

Troy McNeil (year 12), who participated in the Relay for Life this year, so they wanted to give their all,” said Christine Cross, director of mission at St. Augustine’s.

“One of our students Daan Fomiatti. He’s in grade 12 and he has done this for six years in a row. This year he raised $2970 solo, and he was recog- nised as the highest fundraiser of the whole event on Saturday night,” she said.

“The seniors took the trophy for the highest fundraising team with $12,000 and the combined total of funds by the three teams was $21,054.

“They had a lot of fantastic fundraising ideas (including a pizza lunch and bake sales) and that all brought an element of excitement to the school, so I’m extremely proud of them.”

Ms Marsden said the funds would contribute to a large range of services for Cancer Council Queensland clients.

“Our funds will go to help Cancer Council support the community through our accommodation services, transport to treatment service, wig and turban service, cancer counselling, psychology, financial and legal support, and research and advocacy for cancer patients,” she said. “This is a speechless moment, to the Cairns community from the bottom of our hearts, thank you, without your contributions we wouldn’t be able to support Queenslanders.”

“There are two types of scholarships available, one being merit scholarships aimed at supporting people who have demonstrated strong levels of achievement to advance their careers. The second are access and equity scholarships which are designed to help students who are battling social or financial hardship,” he said.

To be eligible, applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and must start study in semester 1, 2024 or be an existing TAFE Queensland first year apprentice at the time of submitting the application. For more information visit www.tafeqld.edu.au/scholarships