Potential funding opportunities in Queensland
Each of the opportunities listed below have conditions applicants need to comply with. There may also be time limits on availability, a limited number of successful applicants or other restrictions which determine whether an application is successful.
· Career Start is a Queensland Government program that provides subsidised training places for Certificate II and III courses.
· The Career Boost Program offered by the Queensland Government pays a subsidy to training providers for selected training to reduce the cost to students.
Scholarships
· The Sisters of Charity Foundation Tertiary Scholarship Program: For young people (27 years or under) who have been in out-of-home care, such as foster care (either currently or in the past).
· The Pinnacle Foundation: For people aged between 18-26 years of age who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and are undertaking education in a public tertiary institution (university or TAFE).
Please note that the above information was last updated on 3 July 2026. Many programs and scholarships operate on annual or limited application rounds, and availability, eligibility and funding may change.
If you know of a funding opportunity that isn’t listed, please contact us at maritimeskills@isajsc.org.au.