About the Program
Victoria’s food and beverage industry is world-renowned, delighting both local and global audiences. To tackle the skilled labour shortage in Victoria's hospitality sector, the Victorian TAFE Network, in partnership with Holmesglen Institute, is excited to offer this unique Hospitality Scholarship program. This program helps nurture new talent by offering career opportunities across both regional and metropolitan Victoria, with Holmesglen’s industry-leading training ensuring students are job-ready.
Scholarship Value
Each successful applicant receives a scholarship worth $10,000.
Payment Breakdown:
- $3,300: Paid after course commencement, following the census date or within 11 weeks, provided you maintain at least 80% attendance
- $3,300: Paid at the midpoint of your course
- $3,400: Paid upon course completion, after receiving your statement of attainment and completing a post-course survey
Application Dates
You can apply for the Hospitality Scholarship program twice a year:
- Semester 1: Applications open between November to January.
- Semester 2: Applications open between May to June.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Plan to enrol in and complete one of the following eligible courses at Holmesglen:
- Show ambition and a commitment to working (or having worked) in the hospitality sector, benefiting from Holmesglen's practical, hands-on training.
- Have not previously received a Victorian TAFE Hospitality Scholarship.
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a permanent Humanitarian visa with the legal right to work in Australia.
*Holmesglen Free TAFE Course in 2025.
^Holmesglen Apprenticeship course offering available.
How to Apply
Simply click the 'Apply Now' button to start your application and follow the instructions on the application portal. You must select 'Holmesglen Institute' from the dropdown option labelled "What TAFE are you currently or intending to study at." Once you have submitted your application, we will contact you if we require further information and will notify you of the outcome as soon as we can.
Further information
For more information on the application and submission process, terms and conditions, and eligibility criteria, please contact 1300 639 888 or info@holmesglen.edu.au.
