SCHOLARSHIPS

TIME  believes 2025 is the time for inspirational people in the industry to add to their skills and look at new ways of  growing.

A small number of scholarships are offered by TIME sponsors each year to foster and retain talented people who might not otherwise be able to cover their program fees.

TIME scholarships are intended to encourage participation by individuals from all sectors of the industry to assist them with this unique personal growth opportunity.

Accordingly, TIME is calling for scholarship applications from ambitious industry professionals wishing to take action and accelerate their careers through mentoring.


Norwegian Cruise Line TIME Scholarship 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line have generously provided a scholarship for a passionate travel professional to kick start their career for 2026.

This scholarship offers a unique opportunity for one of the travel industry’s brightest talents to gain invaluable mentorship through the TIME (Travel Industry Mentor Experience) program.  With guidance from a seasoned mentor, the recipient will receive support, wisdom and guidance to elevate their career to the next level.

This scholarship has been made available through the generous support of NCL who believe in investing in the future of the industry and is targeted at Owner Managers, Product Specialists, Managers or Senior Consultants.    

  1. The scholarship is targeted at Owner Managers, Product Specialists, Managers or Senior Consultants of the Australian Travel Industry (providing they meet the criteria)
  2. The aim is to provide an opportunity for the Travel industry’s best and brightest to imagine the career of their dreams and pursue them by providing direction, wisdom and experience from a seasoned industry Mentor.
  3. One 2025 “TIME NCL Scholarship “for a TIME Program (Date as below) will be provided.
  4. Once the Scholarship applications are submitted, candidates must be pre-approved by TIME Board
  5. Applicants must meet all requirements on the Scholarship Application form.
  6. Applicants may be from any State or Territory of Australia.
  7. Applications close one month prior to Induction Date
  8. Induction Date:  29 October 2025 .                        
  9. Entries Close:  26 September 2025
  10. All finalists will be advised by TIME prior to the announcement of the successful applicant of the Scholarship being made.
  11. Applicants to be available for judging Date to be advised.
  12. The successful applicant must agree to complete the Program as outlined by TIME.
  13. Successful Applicants from Intrastate NSW or Interstate will be interviewed by: Teams/Zoom or other platforms or A face-to-face interview in Sydney (at their own cost for airfares and accommodation)
  14. The cost of airfares and accommodation forthe successful applicant   from Intrastate or Interstate   to attend TIME Induction Workshop and Networking Functions will be the responsibility of the successful recipient of the Scholarship
  15. Whilst TIME will make every effort to provide a match with a Mentor resident in the same state as the Mentee, The Mentor may not necessarily reside in the same state as the Mentee.
  16. The TIME Mentoring Program is for 6 months.A graduation Ceremony is held at the completion of the Program for all Mentees on the Individual Programs.
  17. Further Information on TIME Mentoring Program travelindustrymentor.com.au

Scholarship Details