Scholarships and Grants
A huge variety of scholarships and grants exist for women in plumbing, particularly apprentices.
Some grants are available simply by applying with your personal information. Others require extensive applications which are judged and awarded to selected winners.
When searching for scholarships, it can be useful to try the following:
- search specifically for scholarships from your training organisation (e.g. TAFE).
- search online using key criteria you may fit such as ‘female’, ‘women in trades’, ‘women in male dominated’, ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’. ‘gender access’, ‘equity’, etc. Any disadvantages or unique background you have, can be used as an advantage in obtaining vital scholarship funding to progress your career.
- Follow organisations on social media - they often announce their scholarships there.
- Note down when yearly scholarships open, so you can remember to look for them and apply every year.
When applying for scholarships, consider the following:
- Make sure you submit your application before the closing date.
- Take the time and put in effort to make your application the best it can be. It is worth it to create a stand-out application.
- Look closely at the questions and try to understand exactly what a judging panel is asking and looking for. Tailor your answers specifically to each application, whilst remaining your genuine self.
Government GRANTS FOR EVERYONE
You can use the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Explorer to check which government incentives you may be eligible for. Click HERE to check it out.
Key Apprenticeship Program Apprentice Incentive
For apprentices working in new housing construction. Paid in intervals, up to $10,000 total over the course of your apprenticeship.
Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment
For priority trades (including plumbing). Up to $2,500 paid in intervals, up to $10,000 total over the course of your apprenticeship.
Living Away From Home Allowance
For apprentices who need to move away from their parents/guardians home to undertake an apprenticeship. Weekly payments for 3 years of apprenticeship.
Australian Apprenticeship Support Loan
An interest free loan, up to $25,983 paid in monthly instalments to help with day to day cost of living. Must be paid back once your earnings are above $67,000 per year. You receive a 20% discount once your apprenticeship is completed.
Government Payments
- Youth Allowance financial help if you are 24 years old or younger
- Austudy financial help if you are 25 years old and above
- ABSTUDY payments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander apprentices
Australian Capital Territory
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New South Wales
- Vocational Training Assistance Scheme (VTAS) for apprentices who travel >120km round trip for training
- Transport Concession Entitlement
- Vehicle Registration Rebate
Northern Territory
- Get a Bonus for Workwear and Gear up to $1,000 bonus in your first year of apprenticeship
- Apprentice Travel and Accommodation Support for apprentices who travel >100km round trip for training
Queensland
- Travel and Accommodation Allowance for apprentices who travel >200km round trip for training
South Australia
- Travel and Accommodation Allowance for apprentices who travel >150km round trip for training
Tasmania
- Travel and Accommodation Allowance for apprentices who travel >42km round trip for training
Victoria
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Western Australia
- DTWD Travel and Accommodation Allowance for apprentices who travel >140km round trip to attend training
- Construction Training Find (CTF) Apprentice Tool Allowance up to $1,000 tool allowance on starting and completing your apprenticeship
- Construction Training Find (CTF) Apprentice Support Bonus up to $1,000 per year for apprentices working in the construction industry
- Construction Training Find (CTF) Apprentice Travel and Accommodation Allowance for apprentices travelling to training providers (you can claim this in addition to the DTWD allowance)
- Construction Training Find (CTF) Apprentice Upskilling and Short Course Funding subsidies for completing approved courses (for example Working at Heights)
- Construction Training Find (CTF) Pre-Apprenticeship Award Payment $500 for completing a Cert II (Pre-Apprenticeship)
National Scholarships (Selected recipients)
Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grant
$3,000 for training fees and tools. Usually open February to April.
Bunnings The Women in Apprenticeships Awards
Up to $11,500 in assorted bonuses per recipient. Usually open March to April.
Please contact us with information on additional scholarships, so we can share here for everyone!