The Trustee For TAFE Queensland Scholarship Foundation Trust

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 15697577363|tafeqld.edu.au/about/who-we-are/tq-foundation ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should demonstrate financial need and clear educational or career goals. Corporate sponsors often prefer students aligned with their industry or values, so research potential scholarship sponsors and tailor applications accordingly. The foundation values practical financial assistance that enables students to reach their potential.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes financial investment in a student's journey can be a lifeline to their future prosperity. It provides 100% of donations directly to students, with TAFE Queensland absorbing all administration costs. Scholarships are awarded to help students achieve their goals and enhance their learning experience, with preference given to those demonstrating financial need.

Notable Grants

■Over $3.4 million awarded to hundreds of Queenslanders since 2015

■23 scholarships funded by CPL since 2022, supporting First Nations peoples and/or people with disabilities

■$5,000 scholarship to Elsie for Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

■$5,000 scholarship to Scott for Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology - Electrical

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$299K	$539K	$456K	$372K
FY2022	$229K	$462K	$483K	$364K
FY2021	$5K	$5K	$391K	$333K
FY2020	$137K	$140K	$387K	$333K
FY2019	$179K	$209K	$625K	$324K
FY2018	$265K	$262K	$762K	$305K
FY2017	$385K	$469K	$842K	$351K
7yr total	$1.5M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

education

Geographic

AU-National

Recipients

youthaged

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

This is a corporate foundation established by TAFE Queensland (a government vocational education provider). Wealth comes from corporate sponsorships, individual donations, workplace giving (with TAFE matching employee contributions), gifts in wills, and tribute donations. The foundation operates as an independent charitable trust with tax-deductible status.