QLD - Training & Scholarships

As a subset of our engagement activities in all streams, NAWIC QLD offers student and leadership scholarships annually to suitable applicants. Student scholarship opportunities open in February, so ensure you follow NAWIC QLD’s various social media platforms to stay abreast of developments in this area. 

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QBCC Scholarship for Australian Institute Of Company Directors Course:

Proposed Scholarship Requirements 2024

QBCC is offering one full scholarship to a high calibre applicant who is a National Association of Women in Construction Qld member to undertake the Company Directors Course through the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

The scholarship covers a 12-month membership to AICD and the course fees only.

Scholarship Selection Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a current member of NAWIC Qld who is actively working in the building and construction industry within Queensland
• Reside in Queensland
• Be eligible to meet the AICD membership requirements
• Commit to attending the full five-day course in Brisbane within the 12 months period following awarding of the scholarship – dates will be agreed with the successful applicant
• Willing to be profiled by NAWIC, QBCC and AICD after completing the program which may used to promote the course and sponsorship on social media channels, website, magazine or other formats
• Provide a written testimonial as to the benefits and value of the scholarship to QBCC upon completion of the course 
• Have the support of their organisation as shown by a letter on company letterhead (not required to be submitted with the application – this will be requested if required)
• Commit to completing the assessment requirements of the course

The application period for this scholarship has concluded as of February 5, 2024.

Submit your Application here

NAWIC QLD Program Marketing

EINSTITUTE & CSQ UPSKILLING PARTNERSHIP

Objective:

To offer up to 20 fully funded places in two nationally recognised qualifications developed in partnership with eInstitute RTO 41463:

• Certificate IV in Project Management Practice; and
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

It is widely known that skills development underpins economic prosperity and enables inclusive growth.

It is anticipated this partnership will improve economic security for women in construction by providing each participant with a nationally accredited qualification, increasing skills and knowledge, career options, work choices and earning potential.

The qualifications have been carefully contextualised to develop employability skills aimed at improving women’s capability and suitability for higher level positions within the construction industry.

Funding

• CSQ will fund up to $2,825 towards each eligible participant's course fees. The eInstitute has contributed the remaining course fees for each participant, meaning that there are no out of pocket costs for the participants
• 75% subsidised by Construction Skills Queensland through the eInstitute CSQ Higher Level Skills funding program
• 25% subsidised by the eInstitute – an RTO run by women for women

Submit your entry here:

FORM 1: Student Enrolment Agreement

University Scholarship

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is designed to support women in all fields of construction.

Recipients of the NAWIC scholarship are encouraged to:

• Attend a NAWIC QLD Education & Mentoring Committee meeting (held monthly), to share their experiences, thoughts and suggestions with the group.;
• Attend a NAWIC QLD event or seminar during the year the scholarship is awarded;
• Promote the scholarship on campus at the following year's launch; and,
• Be open to participating in NAWIC School Engagement panel discussions during the year the scholarship is awarded.

NAWIC QLD will provide an opportunity for the scholarship recipient to provide input to the NAWIC QLD social media channels, in the form of either an article or short post.

Please note the recipients essay will be made available through one or more NAWIC QLD channels – such as the NAWIC website, Facebook page and LinkedIn page.

The Scholarship is valued at $2,500 for one year paid in two installments of $1,250. NAWIC will provide a year’s free student membership to NAWIC QLD as part of the scholarship prize.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Scholarship you must:

• Be a female;
• Reside in Queensland;
• Be enrolled full time in the second or third year of an undergraduate degree program, related to property, architecture, engineering or construction;
• Have a minimum 5.0 (on 7 point scale) or 2.5 (on 4 point scale) GPA, and continue to meet all other eligibility requirements to receive the second payment. Failure to comply may result in termination of the scholarship at the discretion of the NAWIC committee;

Applications must be lodged by Monday 15 April 2024 5.00pm AEST

Submit your entry here

NAWIC QLD 2024 University Scholarship Application

Vocational Scholarship

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is designed to support women in all fields of construction.

Recipients of the NAWIC scholarship are encouraged to:

• Attend a NAWIC QLD Education & Mentoring Committee meeting (held monthly), to share their experiences, thoughts and suggestions with the group.;
• Attend a NAWIC QLD event or seminar during the year the scholarship is awarded;
• Promote the scholarship on campus at the following year's launch; and,
• Be open to participating in NAWIC School Engagement panel discussions during the year the scholarship is awarded.

NAWIC QLD will provide an opportunity for the scholarship recipient to provide input to the NAWIC QLD social media channels, in the form of either an article or short post.

Please note the recipients essay will be made available through one or more NAWIC QLD channels – such as the NAWIC website, Facebook page and LinkedIn page.

The Scholarship is valued at $1,500. NAWIC will provide a year’s free student membership to NAWIC QLD as part of the scholarship prize.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Scholarship you must:

• Be a female
• Reside in Queensland
• Be enrolled full time in a construction or property related Cert III, IV, diploma or Advanced Diploma

Applications must be lodged by Monday 15 April 2024 5.00pm AEST

Submit your entry here:

NAWIC QLD 2024 Vocational Scholarship Application