Potential funding opportunities in South Australia
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.
- People living or working in SA who are over the age of 16 may be eligible for fee-free training or subsidised training, where the state government pays all or part of their fees to the training provider.
Scholarships
TAFE SA provides a number of scholarships and grants to eligible students:
- Phoebe Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship supports eligible First Nations residents of the City of Salisbury SA who are enrolled in a post-secondary course (university, TAFE or RTO)
- The MEGT Foundation Scholarship Program is an annual scholarship offered in Victoria and South Australia. It supports eligible women experiencing personal disadvantage to return to study.
- 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).
- 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.