Do you know a first year apprentice who could use help? The Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships (the scholarships) support NSW apprentices who are experiencing financial hardship

They are looking for apprentices who demonstrate a capability for vocational education and training and a positive attitude and commitment to both workplace and formal training.

The scholarships aim to assist eligible apprentices in successfully completing their trade training. Applications are welcome from apprentices in both metropolitan and regional areas, including school-based apprentices. This program is administered by

Eligible applicants must:

• be a first-year apprentice in an approved apprenticeship in NSW
• be employed by an employer based in NSW
• be experiencing financial hardship at the time of application
• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• School-based apprentices are eligible to apply.

Who can’t apply

Applicants are ineligible if they are one or more of the following:

• are a second-year or third-year apprentice
• an apprentice outside NSW
• not an Australian citizen or permanent resident 

Applications close September 19, with anticipated assessment outcome date November 2025.

For more information, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/bert-evans-apprentice-scholarship-2025#:~:text=19%20September%202025-,Program%20objective,both%20workplace%20and%20formal%20training.