Education Scholarships

The Education Scholarship

Study. You’ll either react with joy, tears, or a combination of both, just by reading that single word. We get that no two educational journeys are the same. Sometimes, study is something that simply has to get done. Other times, it’s an activity that makes your heart soar! Wherever you fit in on the excitement scale, our Education Scholarships aim to alleviate the financial pressure of pursuing extra study.

Education Scholarships support women currently working in the design, construction, and related industries, looking to take the next step. It’s the little things that can make a difference for that industry transition, promotion or a new job!

Education Scholarship applications for QLD, NSW, VIC and SA-based WIDAC Members have now closed.

Thanks to the generous support of FDC, in 2021, we are excited to offer four Education Scholarships, valued at $1,800 each, for Queensland (closed – now awarded), New South Wales (closed – now awarded), Victoria (closed – now awarded) and South Australia (closed – now awarded).

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Are you looking to move from an Interior Design role, across to an Assistant Project Manager role? An ‘Introduction to Project Management’ could be what helps get your foot in the door. Potentially, you’ve been looking at 'Leadership' courses to help you feel a little more comfortable in your new Managerial position. Or, maybe you’re *that* close to going out on your own – a ‘Social Media Short Course’ could help you start your business.

For the second year running, FDC are proud to be supporting women excel in their chosen field. Together with FDC, we are excited to offer four Education Scholarships valued at $1,800 each for Queensland (Awarded), New South Wales (Awarded), Victoria (Open Now), and South Australia (Open Now).

Each winner will be selected by a carefully curated line up of industry professionals, including a member of the FDC team.

To nominate yourself for consideration, you’ll need to be: A WIDAC Member, working in the design, construction or a related industry (or looking to work in these industries), looking to further your career, and keen to undertake a course, certificate, diploma, degree or other study.

Note: This study can be online or in-person, through University, TAFE or through a private training college. Courses can be short, long or in between! So many options... and we hope to hear from you soon.

"Thank you so much to WIDAC and FDC for the scholarship for women in industry.

I currently work in tunnelling, and am one of the few females that works underground on the tools.

Coming into the construction industry I had no prior construction experience – I have a hospitality/ events background.

One of the many things that helps you get a foot into the construction industry is having tickets to operate machinery.

I have used this scholarship money to get a traffic control ticket and fork lift ticket. These tickets help me within my current job, will benefit me on the next and into the future.

I do intend on gaining more tickets with this scholarship, which will open more job opportunities and new skills.

As a female it can be quite daunting coming into male-dominated industries. But support groups like WIDAC, which provide great opportunities, scholarships and networking events, help you get to know people on the field and as well as a great network of like-minded people that you can rely on for support."

~ Tarei Tutu