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The Women in Non-Traditional Trades and Technical Occupations (WiNTT) Scholarship Program is designed to improve women’s economic participation and equality in the workforce in traditionally dominated roles such as building and construction, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
The $5,000 scholarship can be used to cover training costs and other associated expenses to support you in your training journey.
Enrol in one of the selected courses (search below) and become eligible to apply.
Applications closed 31 March 2024.
Check back later for when 2025 scholarships are open. In the meantime, see if you are eligible!
Note: Scholarships are available at all TAFE colleges across Western Australia.
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About the WiNTT Scholarships
The $2 million WiNTT program offers a $5,000 scholarship payment per place to fund up to 400 places over four years (2024-2027) for women, or for persons who identify as a woman, enrolled in eligible apprenticeships, traineeships or institutional qualifications at WA TAFE colleges.
- Commencing from 1 January 2024
- Up to 20 places available who enrol* in selected qualifications at SM TAFE
- A $5,000 scholarship for successful applicants
- The payment will cover training costs or other associated expenses to support the participants through their studies.
* Conditions apply. Applicants must have either completed their first block of training or the census date must have passed.
All the details
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- be a person who identifies as a woman;
- have left school; and
- be a Western Australian resident and 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 2024.
You must also:
- be commencing training in an eligible qualification (full-time or part-time) between 1 January and 31 December 2024; and
- be undertaking your course at a Western Australian TAFE college; and
- not be receiving another scholarship for that course of study.
Applications close COB 31 March 2024
Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality of their applications, particularly on how well they address the short-written questions, which are:
- 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?
After the formal evaluation process, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an informal interview. Notification of the outcomes, whether successful or not, will be provided to all applicants after the evaluation process.
Scholarship recipients will receive a one–off payment following successful enrolment and continuation of training past the withdrawal/census period stipulated by SM TAFE.
Recipients will be sent a payment claim form to complete and forward to the SM 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.
- After submitting your application, you will get an email message from SM TAFE to let you know it has been received.
- All applications will be reviewed after the closing deadline of 31 March 2024.
- If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted for an informal interview.
- All successful and non-successful applicants will be advised in writing by the first week of May 2024.
- Scholarship funds will be available in late May after the successful applicants have been notified.
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 with your application, your local Jobs and Skills Centre can help contact them on 13 64 64 or drop into one of the Jobs and Skills Centres locations.
Centre locations:
Armadale: 145 Jull Street, Armadale WA 6112
Fremantle: 1 Fleet Street, Fremantle WA 6160
Rockingham: Simpson Avenue, Rockingham WA 6168
Mandurah: 2 Education Drive, Greenfields WA 6210
Thornlie: Burslem Drive, Thornlie WA 6108
