Apprentice Support Scholarship

The GAN Australia Apprentice Support Scholarship provides financial assistance of $1,000 (including GST) to help apprentices and trainees manage the costs associated with their training. This scholarship is intended to reduce financial barriers and support career progression.

Selection Process

The process for GAN Australia scholarships may change depending on the needs of GAN Australia each year. The below process is a guide only.

  1. To be considered, applications must be submitted by the closing date for one the three annual application deadlines which are:
    • 1 June; or
    • 1 December;
  2. Applications will be reviewed to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered for a scholarship.
  3. GAN Australia staff will assess applications against the application criteria to develop a shortlist of finalists for the scholarship. Shortlisted finalists will be invited for an interview with GAN Australia staff.
  4. The recipient will be selected, and the scholarship awarded at one of two key events. The recipient must complete and sign the scholarship terms and conditions, which will be supplied to them as a finalist for their consideration.

Shortlisting of finalists and the final selection of a scholarship recipient is at the discretion of GAN Australia and is final.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
  • Be an Australian Citizen.

  • Be actively engaged in a nationally recognised Australian pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship or traineeship.

  • Demonstrate financial need or hardship that may impact their ability to undertake or continue training.
  • Show commitment to completing their qualification.
  • Be endorsed by their employer, training provider, or another relevant authority.

Application Criteria

Applicants must submit a completed application form which includes:

  • A brief personal statement outlining:
    • Their training journey and career goals
    • How the scholarship will support their development
  • Proof of enrolment in a qualifying training program
  • A letter of support from an employer, trainer, or mentor

Applications will be assessed based on:

  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Commitment to training and career development
  • Quality and clarity of the personal statement
  • Strength of the supporting documentation

Conditions

Scholarships will be subject to the following conditions.

  • Scholarship recipients may be asked to participate in promotional activities or provide feedback/testimonials.
  • Funds must be used within 9 months of receipt.
  • GAN Australia reserves the right to verify the use of funds and request receipts or documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Applications must be received by either the 1st of June or 1st of December each year.

Applications will be assessed in line with the selection criteria and the applicant who best meets the selection criteria and who is approved by the GAN Australia Scholarship Committee will be offered the scholarship. In some cases, this may involve an interview with the GAN Australia Scholarship Committee .

Once the applications have been assessed and the outcomes known, all applicants will be notified in writing within 3 weeks of the closing date.

Depending on when the application for scholarship is received and approved, the recipient will be invited to attend a GAN Australia event to be formally presented with the scholarship.

You will work with GAN Australia staff to develop your study tour plan.