THE HON. GREG COMBET MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
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DEFENCE TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS CLOSING SOON
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, encouraged
students interested in applying for a Defence Technical Scholarship to get their
applications in soon.
“With $2000 for Year 11 or $3000 for Year 12 students up for grabs, the Defence
Technical Scholarships are helping technically-minded students get a smarter start to
their career,” Mr Combet said.
“There are 1500 Scholarships available for next year’s Year 11 and 12 students
across the country, and they provide a fantastic opportunity for students interested in
a Defence technical career to gain some additional financial support while they
complete their studies,” Mr Combet said.
“On completing school, there is no obligation for Scholarship recipients to enter the
Australian Defence Force. So if you are considering a technical career – even if
you’re not 100 per cent sure about the ADF – I encourage you to take a look at the
Defence Technical Scholarships and get your application in as soon as possible.
“The minimum level of maths required for the Scholarship has been revised this year,
opening up eligibility to thousands more students who may be interested in pursing a
technical trade career,” Mr Combet said.
To be eligible to apply, students will need to be studying maths in Years 11 or 12,
studying a relevant vocational or syllabus technical trade subject, and demonstrate a
genuine interest in an ADF technical trade career.
Selected Defence Technical Scholarship recipients will get the opportunity to
participate in a range of Defence experiences, events, and base and ship visits
during their Scholarship year, highlighting the many opportunities available to them
on completion of a trade qualification in the ADF.
Student applications for the 2010 Defence Technical Scholarships are open now,
with nearly 2300 schools having already registered to participate. The application
period for was recently extended and will close on Friday, 25 September 2009 for all
States and Territories.
More detailed information on the Scholarships, including the eligibility criteria, can be
Please note Defence Media has a new phone number: 02 6127 1999.
The existing number will be automatically diverted to the new number for three
months. The existing after-hours duty mobile 0408 498 664 will remain.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 4771 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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