The Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians supported young Australians and ex-Australian Defence Force personnel to gain critical employability skills through VET qualifications. Participants received hands-on work experience by completing an internship, enabling them to enter and stay in the workforce.
The Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians provided scholarships of up to $13,000 for young Australians from select regions to undertake an eligible VET qualification at the following levels:
- Certificate III
- Certificate IV
- Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
The scholarships targeted occupations identified in projected growth industries and in-demand occupations within each region:
- New South Wales - Grafton (including Coffs Harbour) and Gosford
- Northern Territory – Alice Springs
- Queensland – Maryborough and Townsville
- South Australia – Port Pirie
- Tasmania – Burnie
- Victoria – Shepparton
- Western Australia – Wanneroo and Armadale
The program is closed for applications.