GAN Australia Apprentice Scholarship Fund

Your donations support their journey to a lifelong career that benefits us all

Every donation to the GAN Australia Apprentice Scholarship helps unlock life-changing opportunities for young Australians pursuing careers in the trades. Through a fully funded international study tour, scholarship recipients gain exposure to global best practices, build professional networks, and return with fresh insights that strengthen our local industries. Your support empowers the next generation of skilled workers to grow, lead, and inspire—both at home and abroad.

GAN Australia Apprentice Scholarships available

GAN Australia is proud to support the development of apprentices and trainees through two distinct scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are designed to ease financial pressures and provide life-changing experiences that enhance both personal and professional growth.

International Study Tour Scholarship
Valued at $12,000

The GAN Australia International Study Tour Scholarship offers apprentices and trainees a unique opportunity to broaden their horizons and gain international experience. Valued at $12,000 (including GST), this fully funded scholarship covers:

  • International travel and accommodation
  • Insurance and meals
  • Other approved expenses related to the study tour

Recipients will visit overseas training facilities, employers, and industry events such as trade shows or competitions. The tour is designed to support both personal and professional development, offering valuable insights into global best practices in their trade or profession.

In return, recipients are encouraged to share their experiences through interviews, social media, and other promotional activities supported by GAN Australia.

Apprentice Support Scholarship
Valued at $1,000

The GAN Australia Apprentice Support Scholarship provides $1,000 (including GST) to assist apprentices and trainees with the costs of their training. This support can be used for:

  • Course fees
  • Tools and equipment
  • Travel or accommodation related to training
  • Other approved training-related expenses

This scholarship is designed to ease the financial burden of training and help apprentices stay on track with their career development.

Past Scholarship Recipient Stories

  • Winners Leela and Jayme with apprenticeship stakeholders

    GAN Australia scholarship winners

    GAN Australia, in collaboration with Westvic Staffing Solutions, announced two scholarship winners at the annual AEN Apprenticeships Luncheon this week. The winners represent the highest quality in the Australian Apprenticeships system, and will use their [...]

  • 2023 GAN Australia scholarship recipient: Luke Green

    GAN Australia was proud to announce this year's International Apprentice Exchange Program scholarship recipient at the Apprentice Training Awards. Luke Green is a 2nd year Sports Turf Management apprentice with NextGen Jobs and host [...]

  • 2022 GAN International Scholarship Winner: Hedayatullah Habibi

    At this year's Apprentice Training Awards, we were excited to award our third GAN International Scholarship. Habibi came to Australia early in 2021 after leaving his homeland of Afghanistan when the Taliban returned to [...]