THE HON. ALAN GRIFFIN MP
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Minister for Defence Personnel
Thursday, 6 May 2010
006/2010
118 Victorian students win Defence
technical scholarships
Alan Griffin, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel,
today announced that 118 students from Victoria feature amongst the 760
recipients of the Defence Technical Scholarships 2010.
Mr Griffin said, “Five students from Gisborne Secondary College and four from
Bendigo Senior Secondary College are examples of the scholarship recipients
across Victoria receiving this highly competitive and prestigious award”.
“The Australian Defence Force is not immune to the nation-wide shortage of
skilled technical tradespeople, and through the Defence Technical
Scholarships, the Australian Defence Force seeks to help keep young people
at school longer so that they build a better foundation for a future trade career.
“The Defence Technical Scholarships seek to reward those students who are
interested in pursuing a technical trade career once they finish school.
Successful students will receive Scholarships of $2,000 for Year 11 or $3,000
for Year 12.
“In addition, during their Scholarship year, some students will get the
opportunity to participate in Defence experiences, events, base and ship
visits.
“Recipients are under no obligation to join the Australian Defence Force on
completion of their Scholarship or schooling.
“These 118 winners should feel very proud of their achievements, and I
strongly encourage technically-savvy students currently in Year 10 and Year
11 to consider applying for a Defence Technical Scholarship in 2011,” Mr
Griffin said.
More detailed information on the Scholarships can be found on the
Media contacts:
Sasha Nimmo (Alan Griffin):
0437 863 109
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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