We offer a range of scholarships to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to get ahead.
Chifley Management Scholarship
Graduate Certificate of Management Scholarship
This scholarship consists of the full tuition fees for Chifley Business School’s Graduate Certificate of Management course. Valued at $5,320.*
About the Scholarship
Chifley’s Graduate Certificate of Management is a nested award of the MBA program.
The MBA (Technology Management) program is developed specifically for professionals in the engineering, science, technology and related sectors. It is designed to be relevant across all aspects of your work, ranging from broad business units to more specialist subjects that provide technical professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in management roles.
You will graduate having integrated your new knowledge with existing experience, and being able to apply it to new situations. In addition to being able to communicate your findings, you will have the skills to implement agreed solutions efficiently.
We will also help you develop your interpersonal skills, so you will leave with increased confidence in your ability to interact effectively with a range of specialists.
How to apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Chifley Business School for more information.
Applications are usually opened in August each year.
Eligibility
All applicants must be financial members of the Association.
All applicants must meet Chifley Business School’s entry requirements to be able to accept the scholarship. To find out more about the application requirements visit the Chifley Business School website.
Chifley Business School
*Textbooks not included as part of the scholarship.
Partnership Scholarship - closing date extended to 16 May
Partnership is a business skills development scholarship program which demonstrates our commitment to supporting CONNECT members’ professional development in the absence of a sponsoring employer.
What is Partnership?
To supplement its range of career management services, Partnership has been developed as a partnership between Australian Government CONNECT and its members.
Partnership is a business skills development scholarship program which shows our commitment to sponsoring our members’ continuing professional development (CPD) in the absence of a sponsoring employer. The aim is to assist CONNECT members to develop a comprehensive and up-to-date portfolio of transferable skills.
Why a Scholarship program?
CONNECT chose to develop a scholarship program to demonstrate our commitment to the professional development of our contractor/consultant members.
In addition to pointing you in the direction of appropriate professional development opportunities, we want members to understand that we are prepared to actually invest in their CPD.
A recent study undertaken by the University of Tasmania’s Centre for Research and Learning looked at the knowledge and skills people working in self-managing work arrangements needed to operate successfully, and concluded that the professional contingent workforce required training which was targeted at their specific business needs, was of a high quality, affordable, flexible with time commitment required, and involved learning from their professional peers. The scholarship program provides members with a cash incentive of $500 to participate in training they choose as relevant and flexible enough to meet their individual needs.
How does it operate?
The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis. The member who is awarded the scholarship will receive $500 cash to spend on skills development in their chosen area.
Who can participate?
You are eligible to enter if you are a current financial Australian Government member, are registered as a CONNECT member, are operating as an independent contractor or consultant and are prepared to write a brief synopsis of the value or otherwise of the training undertaken.
How is the scholarship recipient selected?
The winner will be selected on the basis of their answer to the question contained in Parts 2 and 3 of the Application Form where applicants detail how they think their business operation would benefit from the course selected.
When do I need to get my application in by?
The closing date is 30 April.
Endorsement by John Buchanan
The Partnership scholarship program was developed in response to a 2000 Report “It’s Not my Problem” which called for institutional mechanisms to facilitate the development of skills and investment in training.
John Buchanan, one of the co-authors of the Report, endorsed the program as follows:
I have been involved in research on the changing nature of work in society for over a decade and more recently in researching the impact of the growth of non-standard work on training and professional development. I fully support Australian Government Connect’s Partnership initiative – the scholarship program offers a flexible and relevant professional development opportunity for professionals involved in self-managing work arrangements.
Connect members are fortunate to have a professional association which understands that professional development is a key issue for independent contractors and consultants, and is prepared to commit to investing in building their foundation skills.
IT Upskill Scholarship - closing date extended to 16 May
IT Upskill is a skills development scholarship program which demonstrates our commitment to supporting IT Professionals’ training needs. The program is one of a range of services available to IT Professionals.
What is IT Upskill?
To supplement its comprehensive range of services to IT Professionals, IT Upskill has been to show our commitment to sponsoring our IT members’ continuing professional development.
Why a Scholarship program?
We want our IT Professionals to understand that we are committed to investing in their CPD.
The scholarship program provides members with a cash incentive of $500 towards training they choose as relevant and flexible enough to meet their individual needs.
How does it operate?
The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis. The member who is awarded the scholarship will receive $500 cash to spend on skills development in the area chosen by the recipient.
Who can participate?
You are eligible to enter if you are a current financial member, are an ITprofessional and complete the application form.
How is the scholarship recipient selected?
Scholarship applications will be assessed against the criteria listed below. In their application, the scholarship recipient should:
- demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development and extending their existing skills (for example, building on previous training);
- show an understanding of potential networking opportunities afforded by professional development to a consultant/contractor; and
- be pursuing professional development in an area which will contribute to their portfolio of transferable skills.
When do I need to get my application in by?
Applications close on the 30 April.
Manager Upskill Scholarship
What is Manager Upskill?
To supplement its comprehensive range of services to Managers and Professionals, Manager Upskill has been developed to show our commitment to sponsoring our Managers’ continuing professional development.
Why a scholarship program?
We want our Managers to understand that we are committed to investing in their CPD.
The scholarship program provides members with a cash incentive of $500 towards training they choose as relevant and flexible enough to meet their individual needs.
How does it operate?
The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis. The member who is awarded the scholarship will receive $500 cash to spend on skills development in the area chosen by the recipient.
Who can participate?
You are eligible to enter if you are a current financial Australian Government member, are a member of the Managers and Professionals Division and complete the application form.
How are applications assessed?
Applications will be assessed for whether the applicant:
- demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development and extending their existing skills including building on previous training;
- shows an understanding of the important contribution of new and up-to-date management skills to innovation and improved organisational capability; and
- recognises the need for technical specialists to broaden their skills base particularly in the areas of people management and self-development.
How is the scholarship recipient selected?
The winner will be selected on the basis of their answer to the question contained in Part 2 of the application form where applicants detail how they think they would benefit from the proposed professional development.
When do I need to get my application in by?
Applications close on the 30 June, 2014.
Science meets Parliament
Do you want to find out how scientists work with decision makers?
Each year Australian Government provides two scholarships, for two young members to attend Science meets Parliament (SmP), a two-day event that brings together more than 200 of Australia’s top scientists and decision-makers in Canberra.
Each scholarship covers recipient member conference fees, travel and accommodation.
Applications are now open for Science meets Parliament 2014, which will take place on the 17-18 March 2014.
Science meets Parliament 2012
In 2012 our scholarship winners Declan Clausen and Andre Tan joined National Secretary Robyn Porter at SmP.
- Read Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt’s speech to 2012 SmP
- Read the 2012 SMP program here
- Declan Clausen shares his experience of SmP2012.
- Andre Tan shares his experience of SmP2012.
Applications for 2014
Applications for our two scholarships to Science meets Parliament 2014 are now open.
To apply, write a 1,000 word essay that expresses you view on ONE of these topics:
- 1. Why is investment in science important to Australia’s future?
- 2. Why it is in the interests of Australia to better recognise and reward scientists?
- 3. How could Australia better develop and support the next generation of scientists?
- 4. Discuss the connection between science, innovation and productivity.
- 5. What science can do it help itself?
Entries must be received by midnight SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY.
- Entrants must be financial members of Australian Government.
- Please email your essay as a word document or PDF to marketing@professionalsaustralia.org.au
- Include a brief CV, and remember to include your full contact details and Australian Government membership number.
We look forward to reading your thoughts and ideas!
All applicants will be notified of the results by 15 February.
Science meets Parliament 2014 will take place on the 17-18 March 2014.
Science meets Parliament 2012
Architect Upskill Scholarship
Architect Upskill is a skills development scholarship program which demonstrates Australian Government’s commitment to supporting the training and development needs of Architects.
The program is one of a range Australian Government services available to Architects.
What is Architect Upskill?
To supplement its comprehensive range of services to Architects, Architect Upskill has been to show our commitment to sponsoring our Architects’ continuing professional development.
Why a Scholarship program?
We want our Architects to understand that we are committed to investing in their CPD.
The scholarship program provides members with a cash incentive of $500 towards training they choose as relevant and flexible enough to meet their individual needs.
How does it operate?
The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis. The member who is awarded the scholarship will receive $500 cash to spend on skills development in the area chosen by the recipient.
Who can participate?
Current financial Architect members are eligible for the Architect Upskill scholarship, subject to the following:
• members of the Architects Division Committee, whether elected or appointed to casual vacancies, will be ineligible to be the recipient of the Architects Division scholarship;
• winners will not be considered for the scholarship in subsequent years; and
• the award recipient agrees to an item on the scholarship being included in the Australian Government e-news.
How is the scholarship recipient selected?
The winner will be selected on the basis of their answers to the question contained in Part 2 of the Application Form where applicants detail how they think they would benefit from the proposed professional development.
Applications will be assessed for whether the applicant:
• demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development and extending their existing skills including building on previous training;
• shows an understanding of the important contribution of new and up-to-date technical skills to good design and innovation; and/or
• recognises the need for technical specialists to broaden their skills base particularly in the self-development areas of interpersonal, communication, and people and time management.
Applications close 30 September.
Download the Scholarship application form
Science Upskill scholarship
Science Upskill is a skills development scholarship program which demonstrates the Professional Scientists Australia’s commitment to supporting Science Professionals’ training needs.
The program is one of a range Australian Government services available to Professional Scientists..
What is Science Upskill?
To supplement its comprehensive range of services to Professional Scientists, Science Upskill has been to show our commitment to sponsoring our Professional Scientists’ continuing professional development.
Why a Scholarship program?
We want our Professional Scientist members to understand that we are committed to investing in their continuing professional development. The scholarship program provides members with a cash incentive of $500 towards training they choose as relevant and flexible enough to meet their individual needs.
How does it operate?
The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis. The member who is awarded the scholarship will receive a cheque for $500 to spend on skills development in the area chosen by the recipient.
Who can participate?
You are eligible to enter if you have a Science degree, are a current financial member, complete the application form, agree to your answer to Part 2 in the application form being published on the website, in the journal and e-news and to provide a photograph of yourself via email.
How is the scholarship recipient selected?
The winner will be selected on the basis of their answer to the question contained in Part 2 of the Application Form where applicants detail how they think they would benefit from the proposed professional development.
When do I need to get my application in by?
Applications close on the 31st December, 2014.
