The Sheila Fitzgerald scholarship is offered to enable a student to pursue a vocational foundation or an apprenticeship program, consistent with Sheila’s deeply held commitment to accessible, high-quality vocational education.
Courses eligible:
Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship courses offered by Swinburne University of Technology in the following areas:
- Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship courses:
- plumbing
- carpentry
- engineering (mechanical and fabrication)
- electrotechnology
- electrician
- building and construction (bricklaying)
- Spoken and written English
- General education for adults
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Access)
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Further Study)
This scholarship is valued at $2,000 (one-off payment).
Applicants must complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by 31 March 2024.