Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships
Applications are currently open until 31 August 2025..
About the scholarships
The Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships (the scholarships) support NSW apprentices who are experiencing financial hardship and demonstrate:
- capability for vocational education and training
- 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.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship, 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.
Scholarship value
Each scholarship is currently valued at $5,000 per year for up to 3 years, to a maximum of $15,000.
Scholarship holders must remain in an approved apprenticeship and maintain eligibility throughout the life of the scholarship. Continued funding is reviewed annually and may be paused or cancelled if the apprenticeship is suspended or withdrawn.
Who was Bert Evans?
The scholarships are named in honour of the late Mr Bert Evans AO, a strong advocate for vocational education and training in New South Wales.
Bert began his career in the manufacturing industry and rose to lead the Metal Trades Industry Association. Throughout his career, he championed apprentices and skills development across the state. Bert was the Patron of the NSW Training Awards and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Australian Training Awards in 2013.
Application process
Applications are submitted online via SmartyGrants and must be endorsed by the apprentice’s employer and Registered Training Organisation before submission.
Application support
Contact or visit your local Training Services regional office.
Contact
For all enquiries, please phone 13 28 11External link or contact your local Training Services regional office.
More apprenticeship support
Visit the Support with your apprenticeship or traineeship webpage.