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Supercharge your career Janice Mascini Special Contributor
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f you are waiting for an opportunity to take your career in building and construction to the next level, applying for a scholarship through the Foundation of Master Builders Victoria could help make this happen. Established in 2008, the foundation was designed to help individuals reach their potential by providing financial assistance through a range of scholarships. To date, it has supported 170 people by providing more than $430,000 in scholarship funding. Financial assistance can be used toward course fees, the development of a tool kit or other resources to support your career. Whether you are just starting out or want to develop and diversify your established skill set in the industry, there are a number of scholarships on offer.
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The scholarship I received made it possible for me to follow my passion of carpentry…” Denise Murnane, scholarship recipient
Early Career Scholarship This scholarship aims to provide assistance to anyone who is aspiring to undertake a pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship or further training in a construction or a related field. The funds are split into two parts: • $1200 towards approved course fees • $1000 worth of quality tools relevant to your trade Previous successful candidates have used these funds towards a variety of qualifications including: • Certificate III in Carpentry • Certificate II Electrotechnology • Plant Machinery training • Certificate III in Cabinet Making • AutoCAD Level 1 • Certificate III in Plumbing
into building surveying, construction management or sustainability.
Leadership Scholarship This scholarship of up to $10,000 is to assist successful candidates to further their career through initiatives such as tertiary studies or research trips and enable individuals or their project to lead our industry into the future.
Eligibility and how to apply
Career advancement scholarship
To be eligible, applicants must be either an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia, reside in Victoria upon their application date and intend to remain involved in the Victorian building and construction industry following completion of their selected course or training.
Up to $5000 can be awarded to those pursuing a qualification above Certificate III level or approved professional development in a construction or related field. For example, this could apply to courses associated with builder registration or to help diversify
Visit https://www.mbav.com.au/Master-BuildersFoundation to download a copy of the application form. For further information about our scholarships please contact the Careers Team on foundation@mbav.com.au or (03) 9411 4555.
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Volume 75 Issue 03
