Sisters of Charity Foundation - TAFE Scholarship

Inclusivity Scholarships

The Sisters of Charity Foundation, is run by the Sisters of Charity of Australia and articulate the mission of the Foundation as: 'The Sisters of Charity Foundation supports the mission of the Sisters of Charity of Australia. Its mission is to give financial support to people experiencing disadvantage or marginalisation; providing hope, dignity and meaningful assistance to those who receive little or no funding from other sources.'

The scholarship is open until funding is depleted.

General 2026 scholarship round has closed but applications are still accepted for people living in, or wishing to study in Canberra and surrounding areas, including the South Coast and Illawarra regions.

Value:  $5,000 per year for up to two years

Number Available: Multiple

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the Tertiary Scholarship Program, applicants must:

• be a current or former out-of-home care recipient aged 27 or under
• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident enrolling in tertiary study
• be experiencing financial and educational disadvantage
• be able to demonstrate academic commitment
• complete the application correctly on time
• agree to provide ongoing progress reports.

How to apply: Download the TAFE Application form from the website and submit it along with all supporting documents.

Further Information: https://sistersofcharityfoundation.org.au/how-we-help/tertiary-scholarship-program-students/