Regional bursary for TAFE international students

• Get AUD$5,000 to study, work and live in regional Western Australia (WA)
• Limited time only – for students starting February or July 2025

Your adventure awaits! Enjoy long stretches of perfect coastline in the mid west, forests and mountains in the south west, or tropical deserts and sandy beaches in the north. The WA Regional TAFE International Student Bursary gives international students a unique experience of life in beautiful regions of WA, while receiving high quality education and training.

Bursary details

Enrol in an eligible study package* at a WA regional TAFE college to receive:

• AUD$5,000 bursary;
• support to find work and a place to stay in the area;
• access to potential migration pathways to extend your stay in Australia; and
• a genuine Australian life experience!

* Eligible study packages

There is a range of different study packages available. 

Not all courses are available at all regional campuses.

View eligible courses and campuses [PDF 180 KB](PDF document - opens in a new tab)

To be eligible for application and bursary payments, students must:

• be a genuine international student intending to study on a subclass 500 visa. Must provide proof to TIWA Admissions of either:
  • 1) student visa grant; or
  • 2) student visa application;
• commence in February or July 2025;
• maintain a continuous enrolment over at least one year in a valid regional course pathway;
• maintain ongoing residency in the nominated regional location for the duration of your bursary period; 
• meet academic and English language requirements prior to commencement of each course; and
• understand the bursary will be paid to awarded students in one of two ways, either as: 
  • two payments ($2,500 each semester, with the first payment approximately six weeks after the start of first semester); or 
  • one payment ($5,000 in second semester).
• meet financial requirements and obligations for the course without needing or relying on the bursary for tuition fees, resource fees, and/or material fees.

Located on the south coast of WA, Albany(opens in a new tab) is known for amazing beaches and beautiful heritage buildings. 

With a large selection of retail hubs, eateries and entertainment venues all within walking distance of the town square, Albany is a well-connected community that’s easy to explore.

At South Regional TAFE Albany campus, you can study Community Services, Individual Support and Early Childhood Education packages. The campus has an extensive library of books and electronic resources.

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• Five things to see and experience in the Albany area
• Activities for every budget in Albany

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Broome is a top tourist destination(opens in a new tab) with a tropical climate and relaxed lifestyle. This region is great for adventuring, with national parks, native wildlife and unique landscapes.

North Regional TAFE Broome campus is near the town centre and iconic Cable Beach. At Broome you can study Commercial Cookery, Community Services, Early Childhood Education and Hospitality packages. 

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• Five things to see and experience in North West WA
• Activities for every budget in Broome

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Known for dolphins, calm waters and green mangroves packed with wildlife, the Bunbury(opens in a new tab) area is perfect for students who want to be close to nature. 

South Regional TAFE Bunbury campus offers courses in Commercial Cookery, Community Services, Early Childhood Education, Hospitality Management and Individual Support packages. With the fine dining Epicure Training Restaurant and child care centre on campus, there is a range of opportunities to gain real world work experience.
 

• Five things to see and experience in the Bunbury area

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Coastal town Geraldton(opens in a new tab) is four hours drive north of Perth, known for its great fishing spots and other outdoor adventures. 

At Central Regional TAFE (CR TAFE) Geraldton campus, you can study Commercial Cookery, Community Services, Early Childhood Education, Information Technology, Nursing and Patisserie. CR TAFE offers on-campus student accommodation at Pepperell Village, purpose built for students studying at the college.

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• Five things to see and experience in the Central West 
• Activities for every budget in Geraldton

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Kalgoorlie(opens in a new tab) is a modern outback city of more than 30,000 people, with a community full of opportunities for newcomers. Kalgoorlie’s city centre has everything you need, while outside the town you can explore the iconic red outback.

Central Regional TAFE Kalgoorlie campus offers training in Commercial Cookery, Community Services, Early Childhood Education, Individual Support and Nursing.

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• Five things to see and experience in Kalgoorlie
• Activities for every budget in Kalgoorlie(opens in a new tab)

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WA's largest regional city, Mandurah(opens in a new tab), is less than an hour drive from Perth. It features boardwalks, canals and dolphin spotting in an estuary twice the size of Sydney Harbour.  

You can study Commercial Cookery at the Mandurah campus, which is part of the Peel Education and Training (PET) campus, sharing the campuses of Murdoch University and John Tonkin College. 

• Things to do in Mandurah(opens in a new tab)

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Situated in WA’s Avon Valley region(opens in a new tab), Northam(opens in a new tab) is a quiet, charming town of less than 10,000 people. Northam is great for outdoor adventures, full of gorgeous scenery, hiking trails and the magnificent Avon River.

Northam is known for its agriculture and farming; the grain, wheat, barley, sheep and cattle industries are prominent in this region. International students at Northam campus can expect plenty of part time and casual job opportunities to help fund travelling and discovering more of WA!

At Central Regional TAFE Northam campus, you can study Nursing. 

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• Five things to see and experience in Northam
• Activities for every budget in Northam

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