MiScholarship Program

The Apprentice Rising Star scholarship recognises the efforts and achievements of those in the earlier stages of their apprenticeship training.

This category seeks to recognise first or second year MIGAS apprentices who have demonstrated performance on-the-job and in formal training.

MiScholarship Award: $1,500

The Trainee Rising Star scholarship recognises the efforts and achievements of those in the first year of their traineeship.

This category seeks to recognise first year MIGAS trainees who have demonstrated performance on-the-job and in formal training.

MiScholarship Award: $1,500

The Apprentice Professional Excellence scholarship recognises exceptional third to final year MIGAS apprentices demonstrating attributes of a qualified tradesperson, mature professional conduct, outstanding job performance, and dedication to achieving competency in their formal training.

MiScholarship Award: $2,000

The Trainee Professional Excellence scholarship recognises exceptional final year MIGAS trainees demonstrating attributes of one who is qualified in their field, mature professional conduct, outstanding job performance, and dedication to achieving competency in their formal training.

MiScholarship Award: $2,000

The Woman of Influence in Trades scholarship recognises female MIGAS apprentices in third to final year who display leadership qualities and the attributes of a role model to inspire more women into male-dominated trade careers.

MiScholarship Award: $2,000

The Outstanding First Nations in Trades scholarship recognises an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander apprentice or trainee at MIGAS who excels in their trade and proudly represents their Indigenous identity.

MiScholarship Award: $2,000

Firstly, review the MiScholarship categories outlined above. Think about your own personal circumstances and what you have been able to achieve in your current placement.

We suggest connecting with your Field Officer first to discuss. They will be able to assist you with your application if required. Take on board any feedback they may have on your written application before submitting.

When you're ready, download and complete the application form available on this page for your chosen category. You need to answer a few questions about your Australian Apprenticeship journey and training highlights. 

Eligibility criteria and how to submit your application are included in the document. If you require any guidance, please contact your Field Officer.

Shortlisting will take place in December 2026. Shortlisted applicants will participate in a short online interview with the MiScholarship selection panel in January 2027.

The final selection of scholarship recipients will be announced during National Apprenticeship Week in February 2027.

The 2026 MiScholarship Program is open to any apprentice or trainee employed by MIGAS who is undertaking their placement as at 31 August 2026 (including suspended). 

These scholarships are not available to non-MIGAS apprentices and trainees.

No. Please apply for the MiScholarship category that you feel is most appropriate to you. The MiScholarship selection panel may consider your application for a different category at its discretion. 

MIGAS may choose to confer an extraordinary scholarship to an eligible applicant who demonstrates genuine personal hardship, resilience and hardiness whilst pursuing their apprenticeship and training with MIGAS. This is awarded at MIGAS’s complete discretion to an individual who has formally applied to MiScholarship and is selected on merit as a finalist in any one of the open scholarship categories. This extraordinary scholarship is not open for direct application and may not be awarded in any given scholarship program period.

Host Employers are asked to encourage their MIGAS apprentices and trainees to submit an application for a scholarship where applicable.

You will be asked to provide a written statement to supplement the application, which is where you can express your support and provide feedback on their performance and how the apprentice or trainee meets the selection criteria.

MiScholarships will be awarded with consideration to a range of factors including:

• Achievements during their apprenticeship or traineeship
• Host employer feedback
• Training results
• Financial need
• Conduct throughout the employment period
• Extracurricular activities or community work

Overcoming challenges such as financial and personal hardships and/or distance to secure an apprenticeship will also be considered in all categories.

MiScholarships will be awarded on the merit of each application.

Apprentices and trainees will submit an application that includes short answer questions.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to participant in a short online interview with the MiScholarship selection panel.

Recipients of the 2025 MiScholarships are unable to apply again this year.

However, if you applied before but did not receive a scholarship or were a previous recipient prior to 2025, you may apply again in 2026.