NAFEA is committed to supporting equitable access to quality work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. Through our scholarships and bursary programs, we aim to reduce financial barriers and promote participation in WIL placements—especially for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds.

Available Programs

We currently offer the following scholarship programs:

• NAFEA Equity Rural Placement Scholarships
  Supports students from low socio-economic undertaking WIL placements in rural or remote locations. It also supports low socio-economic students residing in rural and remote areas to undertake WIL placements in metropolitian locations

• NAFEA Indigenous Rural Placement Scholarships (New)
  A dedicated scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking WIL placements in rural or remote communities. This program aims to strengthen Indigenous participation in WIL and support culturally safe learning experiences.

• NAFEA Conference Bursary
  The Conference Bursary provides financial assistance to NAFEA finanical members to attend and present at the 2025 NAFEA Conference, and support the member to publish in WIL in Practice.

Important Information

Each program has specific eligibility criteria, application requirements, and funding limits. Scholarships and bursaries are highly competitive, and applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully read the full guidelines before applying.