BBM TAFE NSW Rural Youth Scholarships and Aboriginal Youth Scholarships

BBM LogoBBM (formerly Big Brother Movement) Ltd is a non political, non commercial, non sectarian organisation that was established in 1925 to assist the settlement of British young people migrating to Australia.  Since its original inception, BBM has expanded its activities to include a range of youth award schemes and youth support programs.  More information about BBM can be obtained from the BBM website.

TAFE Western has recgonised that a number of successful students (aged 15 - 23) who are committed to further study and have good attendance records are not able to continue with mainstream TAFE education due to the prohibitive financial costs of purchasing required texts, and/or course related learning materials such as protective clothing and tools.

BBM has established these scholarships to help overcome the financial barriers for young students who are committed to further study. 

The value of the scholarships varies depening on each successful applicant's  need.  Previous scholarships have commenced at $100.00 and have rarely exceeded $1000.00.

Students may apply for scholarships in subsequent rounds.

Scholarships can be used to support students by paying expenses using the following priorities:

First Priority Items

  • Text books
  • Costs directly associated learning materials required for the course eg dust coat, uniform / protective clothing, tools, criminal record check, dictionary, thesaurus, stationary etc

Second Priority Items

  • Travel  (other than regular attendance at College)
    TAFE Fee - will generally not be considered unless exceptional circumstances apply

The recommendations of TAFE teachers, counsellors and coordinators are fundamental to the assessment of the student's commitment and suitability.

Selection criteria

In order to be eligible for a BBM scholarship the student must:        

  1. be aged between 15 and 23 years
  2. be experiencing financial hardship
  3. have recently successfully completed a course up to and including Certificate III with TAFE NSW (other cases may be considered on individual merit under exceptional circumstances)
  4. demonstrate consistent effort in their study which is supported by a reference from a TAFE or Community teacher/worker, Counsellor or Coordinator
  5. demonstrate commitment to achieve their educational and vocational goals which is supported by a reference from a TAFE or Community teacher/worker, Counsellor or Coordinator

Application process

TAFE Western is happy to accept submissions for BBM Scholarships at any time during the academic year. Application forms should be dowloaded, completed and submitted  to the TAFE Western Scholarship Coordinator, Learning and Engagement, PO Box 2161 Orange 2800 or Fax 63935905. For more information call (02) 6393 5949

Use this link to download an application form:

BBM Youth Scholarships (42.3 kB)