MiScholarship Program

The Top Performer Apprentice MiScholarship recognises exceptional performance by MIGAS apprentices in on-the-job and formal training, open to all current apprentices.

Your application will need to answer all of the selection criteria and clearly highlight your work achievements during this past year including what you are most proud of. You will also provide examples of how you have gone above and beyond in your work or training to be a top performer.

Evidence will include exceptional performance on-the-job and in formal training, host employer feedback, extracurricular activities or community work, training results, and conduct throughout your apprenticeship employment period.

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to MIGAS Apprentices who have been employed in their current apprenticeship for a minimum of 1 year. 

MiScholarship Prize: $2,000

Number of Awards: 5 shared between Top Performer Apprentice and Trainee Categories

The Top Performer Trainee MiScholarship acknowledges the outstanding achievements of trainees in any year level.

Your application will need to answer all of the selection criteria and clearly highlight your work achievements during this past year including what you are most proud of. You will also provide examples of how you have gone above and beyond in your work or training to be a top performer. 

Evidence will include exceptional performance on-the-job and in formal training, host employer feedback, extracurricular activities or community work, training results, and conduct throughout your traineeship employment period.

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to MIGAS Trainees who have been employed in their current traineeship for a minimum of 6 months. 

MiScholarship Prize: $2,000

Number of Awards: 5 shared between Top Performer Apprentice and Trainee Categories

This scholarship supports Indigenous apprentices and trainees in their learning and employment journey.

Your application will need to answer all of the selection criteria and highlight what inspired you to follow an Australian Apprenticeship pathway. You must also include your proudest achievement during your Australian Apprenticeship so far.

Evidence will include exceptional performance on-the-job and in formal training, host employer feedback, extracurricular activities or community work, training results, and conduct throughout your apprenticeship employment period.

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to current MIGAS apprentices and trainees who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and have been employed for a minimum of six months in that role. 

MiScholarship Prize: $2,000

Number of Awards: 2

The Women in Trades Scholarship encourages women to excel in non-traditional trades.

Your application will need to answer all of the selection criteria and highlight how you have shown resilience, perseverance and determination to achieve your career goals. You must also include your proudest achievement during your Australian Apprenticeship so far.

Evidence will include exceptional performance on-the-job and in formal training, host employer feedback, extracurricular activities or community work, training results, and conduct throughout your apprenticeship employment period.

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to current female MIGAS apprentices and trainees who have been employed for a minimum of six months in that role.

MiScholarship Prize: $2,000

Number of Awards: 2

The Access and Equity MiScholarship provides financial support to apprentices and trainees facing challenges or barriers, such as sole parenting, significant caregiving responsibilities, disability, hardship, or language barriers.

Your application must answer all of the selection criteria and highlight the challenges or personal circumstances you have had to overcome to achieve and continue your Australian Apprenticeship relating to the Access and Equity categories listed above.

You will also need to include your proudest achievement during your Australian Apprenticeship so far.

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to any MIGAS apprentices or trainee employed in their current apprenticeship for a minimum of 1 year. 

MiScholarship Prize: $2,000

Number of Awards: 2

Gear Up Grants offer cash assistance to MIGAS apprentices and trainees to help with financial challenges or personal hardships during their apprenticeship.

To be successful you will need to show through your written answers to the selection criteria the financial challenge or personal hardship you have encountered.

You will need to describe examples and provide evidence of the challenge/s which may include but are not limited to difficulty meeting financial obligations (rent, food, transport), challenges associated with short- and long-term housing/accommodation, mental or physical health challenges, and/or difficulty accessing health resources/support.

Eligibility: These grants are open to apprentices and trainees in any year level or trade currently employed by MIGAS.

Grant: $500

Number of Grants: 10

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

Write down your application before uploading it to the website. 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 with your written submission before submitting.

Submit your application online. Once your submission is received, we will be asking your Host Employer and your Field Officer for Supporting Statements for your application.

Final shortlisting will take place in November 2023. Shortlisted applicants will then be asked to submit a brief supporting video presentation due in December 2023.

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

The MiScholarship Program is open to any apprentice or trainee employed by MIGAS who is currently undertaking their placement (including suspended).

On offer are up to 21 scholarships and grants totalling $27,000 across the following categories:

• Top Performer Apprentice and Trainee Scholarships: $2,000 each
• Top Performer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships: $2,000 each
• Top Performer Women in Trades Scholarships: $2,000 each
• Access and Equity Scholarships: $2,000 each

Additionally, up to 10 Gear Up Grants of $500 each are available to provide MIGAS apprentices and trainees with a cash boost to support their ongoing training or overcome an issue that may be impacting them at work or home.

No. Please apply for the MiScholarship category that you feel is most appropriate to you.

The MiScholarship Assessing Panel may consider your application for a different category at its discretion.

Host Employers are asked to encourage their apprentices and trainees to submit an application for a scholarship or grant 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 but not necessarily limited to:

• Host employer feedback
• Extracurricular activities or community work
• Financial need
• Training results
• Conduct throughout the employment period

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 online application that includes short answer questions. Your MIGAS field officer and host employer supervisor will be asked to provide statements of support to accompany your application.

No, previous recipients of MiScholarships are unable to apply again. However, if you applied before but did not receive a scholarship, you may apply again.