International Scholarships

2027 TAFE SA International Scholarships

Limited scholarships available for new international students

Planning to study at TAFE SA in 2027? You may be eligible for one of our International Scholarships, with tuition fee support available for eligible new students commencing an ELICOS, award course or packaged program.

Places are strictly limited and scholarships will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the date your Confirmation of Enrolment, or CoE, is issued. Once all available places have been allocated, no further scholarship offers will be available.

To be considered, students must accept their offer, make the required payment and request their CoE issuance by 29 October 2027.

Secure your place early

With only limited scholarships available, eligible students are encouraged to progress their acceptance, payment and CoE request as early as possible. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that a scholarship will remain available, as offers are made in order of CoE issuance.

ELICOS Scholarship

• Scholarship value: 10% reduction in ELICOS tuition fees
• Eligibility: Available to new international students who hold, or intend to apply for and be granted, a Subclass 500 Student visa and enrol in an ELICOS course packaged with one or more award courses
• Minimum study duration: The complete packaged program must be at least 24 months, including a minimum of four full semesters
• How it is provided: The scholarship will be applied at the end of the relevant ELICOS study period

Offshore International Scholarship

• Scholarship value: AU$2,500
• Eligibility: Available to new international students who apply for and are granted a Subclass 500 Student visa while outside Australia, using TAFE SA-issued CoEs
• Minimum study duration: The course or packaged program must provide at least 24 months of continuous enrolment, including a minimum of four full semesters
• How it is provided: Two AU$1,250 tuition fee credits, applied in the recipient’s second and fourth semesters of study at TAFE SA

Onshore International Scholarship

• Scholarship value: AU$1,000
• Eligibility: Available to new international students who hold a Subclass 500 Student visa, or who apply for and are granted the visa while in Australia, using TAFE SA-issued CoEs
• Minimum study duration: The course or packaged program must provide at least 12 months of continuous enrolment, including a minimum of two full semesters
• How it is provided: One AU$1,000 tuition fee credit, applied in the recipient’s second semester of study at TAFE SA

Key terms and conditions

• Students must accept their offer, make the required payment and request their CoE by 29 October 2027.
• Scholarships are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date of CoE issuance.
• Successful recipients will be notified of their scholarship with their offer, and the scholarship will be applied automatically when the CoE is issued.
• Students who are unsuccessful in obtaining an Australian student visa or do not commence during the 2027 academic year will forfeit the scholarship, unless otherwise approved by TAFE SA due to compelling or compassionate circumstances.
• Students must maintain full-time enrolment, satisfactory course progress and international student status throughout the scholarship period.
• Students must remain up to date with all fees due to TAFE SA and must not be subject to a fees default or debt recovery process when the scholarship credit is applied.
• Students who withdraw before completing the required period of study will not have their scholarship honoured.
• A maximum of one International Scholarship applies per student. The ELICOS Scholarship may be combined with the Offshore International Scholarship.
• Scholarships cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or applied to study for which credit has been granted through recognition of prior learning or previous study.
• Scholarship recipients may be asked to support TAFE SA promotional activities, including photography, testimonials or other designated marketing activities.

View 2027 TAFE SA Scholarships Terms and Conditions

Explore your study options and apply early to maximise your opportunity to receive a 2027 TAFE SA International Scholarship.

TAFE SA & Adelaide University Packages Scholarship

TAFE SA students will be eligible to apply for the Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award (25%) the Adelaide Merit Scholarship (15%)  or the Adelaide Partner Award (10%) for the duration of the degree when progressing to Adelaide University. Eligibility criteria with a list of eligible degrees and full terms and conditions are available on Adelaide University’s website.

There are several package pathway opportunities with Adelaide University including Associate Degrees. To view the full list, please visit TAFE SA's Packaged Offers.

TAFE SA & Flinders University Packages Scholarship

TAFE SA students will be eligible for the Flinders Kickstart Scholarship (20%) for the duration of study in their Flinders degree. For full terms and conditions visit Flinders University's website.

Australia Awards Scholarships

The Australia Awards Scholarships program provides opportunities for candidates from a wide range of countries to undertake postgraduate study in Australia (undergraduate study is also funded in a limited number of countries). The program aims to strengthen the human resource capacity of partner countries in agreed priority areas by providing scholarships to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development outcomes in their home countries.

More information on the Australia Awards, including the application process, can be found at the Australia Awards website.

Application information

Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships are received by Australian embassies or offices contracted to administer the scholarships on behalf of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in a number of different countries. Please visit the Australia Awards website for further information regarding the application process in your region.

If you require further information about the application process for an Australia Award, please contact the relevant office in your home country or region. Contact details and application closing dates can be found on the Australia Awards website.

Meet Ketsana Khounxap (Lily), an Australia Awards Scholarship recipient from Laos

Driven by a passion for ecology and hands-on experience in two small-scale environmental projects, Lily came to Adelaide to scale her impact through specialised training.