Break stereotypes and break into your dream career!
The Women in Non-Traditional Trades (WINTT) 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).
The $2 million WINTT program offers a $5,000 scholarship payment per place to fund up to 400 places over four years for women enrolled in eligible Apprenticeships, Traineeships or institutional Qualifications at WA TAFE colleges.
Women who enrol to start in 2024 in select STEM and building and construction Qualifications at WA TAFE colleges are eligible for scholarship payments to support their path into a non-traditional trade or occupation.
Scroll down to find out what NR TAFE courses are selected for the scholarship and how to apply!
Note: At NR TAFE, this scholarship does not have a closing date to allow time for you to consider your course carefully and apply.
Apply for the Scholarship Here!
The WiNTT Scholarship applies to any person who identifies as a woman enrolled in the selected Apprenticeships, Traineeships, or institutional Qualifications below.
About the Scholarship:
- Commencing from 1 January 2024
- 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.
* Conditions apply. Applicants must be enrolled and the census date must have passed.
More Information
More information about this scholarship can also be found on the TAFE WA website.
To be eligible to apply for the 2024 Scholarships applicants must:
- Be a person who identifies as a women who has left school by January 1 2024;
- Be a Western Australian resident and:
- An Australian citizen; or
- Permanent visa holder or holder of sub-class 309, 444, 790 or 820 visa or;
- Secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 457 or 482 visa;
- Holders of a Bridging Visa E (subclasses 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790;
- Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
- Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; and
- Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
- Commencing training in an eligible Qualification (full time or part time) between 1 January and 31 December 2024;
- Undertaking their course at a Western Australian TAFE College; and
- Not be receiving another scholarship for their course of study
Our Aboriginal Training Services team and Jobs and Skills Centre team will be available to support applicants to write their applications and provide assistance where needed.
Scholarship recipients will be advised by TAFE Colleges of their success following completion of the formal evaluation process.
Scholarship recipients will receive a one–off payment following successful enrolment and continuation of training past the withdrawal/census period stipulated by NR TAFE.
Recipients will be sent a payment claim form to complete and forward to the NR TAFE Finance Department. Once processed, funds will be deposited into the recipient's nominated bank account.
Scholarship recipients will be able to use the scholarship funding to enhance their successful retention, completion and subsequent job outcomes in their chosen field of study including:
- Student fees
- Learning resources
- Mentoring and/or coaching
- Transport and accommodation
- Childcare
- Tools, work clothes and personal protective equipment
- Laptops/tablets
- Additional courses, workshops and seminars
- Work tickets and licenses
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is the Western Australian Government offering this scholarship?
The scholarship is designed to improve women’s economic participation and equality in the workforce by increasing female participation in traditionally male dominated roles such as building and construction and science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
What are non-traditional trades and industries?
Occupations where women make up less than 25% of the total workforce are considered non-traditional. Refer to the Eligible Qualifications list for qualifications eligible for this scholarship.
How were the qualifications selected?
The qualifications are linked to occupations where women comprised less than 25% of the workforce based on the 2021 Census and are linked to STEM fields of education or the building and construction industry. In addition, there are a number of qualifications included that meet the regional skill needs, occupations in demand and labour market shortages identified by TAFE Colleges.
How does the scholarship work?
If you are planning or have already applied to commence an eligible non-traditional qualification and meet the eligibility requirements you can apply for a scholarship to assist with the costs associated with your training. $5,000 Scholarships will be available for both institutional and employment based training. Successful applicants will receive a one-off payment from the State Government upon enrolment and continuation of training past the withdrawal/census date stipulated by your TAFE College.
What can the scholarship be used for?
The funds are provided to assist with any costs associated with undertaking publicly funded training or overcoming barriers to participation. This can include items such as student fees, learning resources, mentoring, coaching, accommodation, transport, childcare, tools, work clothes, personal protective equipment, laptops/tablets, additional courses/workshops/seminars, work tickets and licenses.
How many scholarships will be awarded?
Each of the five TAFE College will award 20 Scholarships per annum over four years 2024 - 2027. A total of 400 scholarships will be awarded State wide.
When can I apply?
Applications will open 20 November 2023. Closing dates for applications will be determined by TAFE Colleges and advertised on their web sites
How will I know my application has been received?
You will receive an automatic notification on lodgement of your application.
How will applications be assessed?
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their applications with respect to how well they address the three short written response questions:
- Describe your career goals and aspirations;
- What are the main reason(s) that you are applying for the scholarship?
- If successful, what would you use the scholarship money for?
Consideration will also be given to industry spread and regional location.
Who can apply for the scholarship?
To be eligible to apply for the Scholarship applicants must:
- be a person who identifies as a woman who has left school;
- be a Western Australian resident and an Australian citizen; or
- be a permanent visa holder or holder of an eligible visa sub-class as outlined in the Department’s VET Fees and Charges Policy 2023.
- commencing training in an eligible qualification (full time or part time) between 1 January and 31 December 2024;
- undertaking their course at a Western Australian TAFE College; and
- not be receiving another scholarship for their course of study.
How do I apply?
All applications must be submitted via the online WNTT application form available on your TAFE College website.
If I have already commenced a qualification on the eligible qualifications list can I apply for a scholarship for that qualification?
No. The scholarship is only available for those who commence training in their qualification between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024.
Can I apply if I am doing a VET qualification at school?
No. You must have left school and be planning or already applied for a place in one of the eligible qualifications in order to apply for the scholarship.
What training can I do?
A list of eligible qualification for the scholarship program are specified on the Eligible Qualifications list on your Colleges website. Eligible qualifications include apprenticeships, traineeships and institutional training.
How will I know if I have been awarded a scholarship?
Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application by their TAFE College.
How do I claim the payment?
Scholarship recipients will be sent a payment claim form to complete and forward to the Colleges Finance Department. Once processed funds will be deposited in your bank account.
Will I need to report or provide receipts on what I spend the money on?
No.
If you need assistance writing your application, your local Jobs and Skills Centre and Aboriginal Training Services Team can help!
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