THE HON. ALAN GRIFFIN MP
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Minister for Defence Personnel
Thursday, 6 May 2010
010/2010
39 West Australian students win
Defence Technical Scholarships
Alan Griffin, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel,
today announced that 39 students from Western Australian feature amongst
the 760 recipients of the Defence Technical Scholarships 2010.
Mr Griffin said, “Three students from Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School and
one from Kununurra District High School are examples of the scholarship
recipients across WA 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 39 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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