Scholarship

2026 - Tertiary Access Payment (TAP Program)

Services Australia (Australian Government) Original Source
Award

A$3,000 - A$5,000

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Due in 304 days
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program has been developed by the Australian Government to assist school leavers from regional and remote areas who relocate from their home to undertake full-time, higher level tertiary education (Certificate IV or above) in the year following Year 12 or equivalent. This payment is for students up to 22 years of age who begin their tertiary studies after taking a break following year 12. The payment supports eligible students moving away from home to study at a tertiary education provider that is at least 90 minutes away from their family home location by public transport. The scholarship is specifically designed to help students from inner regional, outer regional, or remote areas access higher education opportunities that require relocation.

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Residency
Australia
Applicants
individual
Age
Up to 23 years old
Priority for
rural

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Administered by Services Australia with eligibility verification based on residency location, parental income, and study requirements

Restrictions

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