NR TAFE Scholarship Program
NR TAFE is committed to providing access to education and training across the North West.
A range of scholarships are available to assist current and prospective students with the cost of fees and study related expenses.
NR TAFE's Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Kimberley and Pilbara residents to progress their career aspirations in a range of eligible industry areas.
Each Scholarship and Award has been designed to create opportunities for a better future through education and training, and are awarded to prospective students who can demonstrate educational disadvantage and financial hardship.
Learn more about our Scholarships Terms and Conditions. (194 KB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab)
If you would like to learn more about scholarship opportunities at NR TAFE, please email Scholarships@nrtafe.wa.edu.au or call 1300 996 573.
Women in Trades Scholarship
Break stereotypes and break into your dream career!
The Women in Trades TAFE scholarship program is designed to help encourage more women into roles that are traditionally male dominated across building and construction, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
About the Scholarship:
The Women in Trades Scholarship applies to any person who identifies as a woman enrolled in the selected Apprenticeships, Traineeships, or institutional Qualifications below.
- Commencing from 1 January 2026
- Each successful applicant could receive a $5,000 scholarship payment
- Up to 20 places available who enrol* in selected qualifications at NRTAFE
- The payment will cover training costs or other associated expenses to support the participants through their studies.
Rio Tinto Community Support Scholarship
Rio Tinto, in partnership with NR TAFE, the largest regional vocational education and training provider in the Pilbara, is committed to investing in local communities to improve educational outcomes, create pathways to employment, and help address workforce shortages across the region.
The Rio Tinto Community Support Scholarship supports students to enrol in and successfully complete qualifications that lead to rewarding careers in high-demand industries. The scholarship provides assistance for selected qualifications and skill sets across Community Services, Health and Nursing, School-Based Education Support, and Beauty, helping to build a skilled and sustainable workforce throughout the Pilbara.