TAFE Queensland Director of Education and Training (North Region) Phil Williams said more than 50 scholarships are available across the state to support study in a wide range of qualifications.

"Our scholarship program provides locals with an opportunity to develop the job-ready skills they need to upskill or seek employment in some of the state's largest and fastest growing industries," Mr Williams said.

"Each TAFE Queensland Scholarship recipient receives up to $5,000 to help cover the costs of things like course fees, text books and living expenses.

"We know the power vocational education has to change people's lives and help them achieve extraordinary things, and I encourage anyone looking to start their career or make a career change to apply now," he said.

Scholarship recipients can choose to study a TAFE Queensland qualification from a certificate III through to an advanced diploma, across various industries such as business, creative, health, hospitality, information technology, trades and many more.

The TAFE Queensland Scholarship Program first launched in 2015 and has since awarded over $1million in scholarships, helping more than 250 Queenslanders pursue their careers goals.

Applications for a TAFE Queensland Scholarship to commence study in semester one, 2020 will close on August 29.

For more information visit www.scholarships.tafeqld.edu.au

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