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NAWIC NSW & UNSW Women in Construction $10,000 Tradeswoman Advancement Scholarship

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The NAWIC NSW & UNSW Women in Construction Tradeswoman Advancement Scholarship is a $10,000 award created to support and accelerate the careers of women working in trades and site-based roles in construction.

This initiative aims to fill a critical gap: recognising, developing, and retaining site-based women who are significantly underrepresented across the industry.

Proudly funded by the Women in Construction project at the School for Built Environment - UNSW and delivered through NAWIC NSW’s On the Tools program, this scholarship provides one outstanding tradeswoman with access to education or professional development that builds leadership capability, promotes career progression, and paves the way for more visible female leaders on site.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

• Be employed full-time, or be operating their own business, in a trades or site-based role within the construction industry.
• Reside in NSW
• Have at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience (evidenced by CV and employer endorsement).
• Hold either:
  o A Certificate III trade qualification from TAFE or another RTO, or
  o Evidence of official site-specific licences/tickets relevant to their role
• Nominate a specific course (graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or short course) with UNSW or another tertiary provider that commences within six (6) months of the award.
• Clearly explain how the chosen program will support their career advancement and leadership aspirations.

VALUE

The scholarship provides $10,000, fully funded by UNSW.
Funds may be paid:
• Directly to the education/training provider,
• As reimbursement for approved expenses, or
• To the recipient in instalments aligned with course progress.

SELECTION

Applications will be assessed by a judging panel consisting of:

• One UNSW representative
• Two senior industry representatives

HOW TO APPLY

• Review the eligibility criteria carefully
• Prepare your supporting documents:
  o CV
  o Employer endorsement letter
  o Proof of qualifications/licences
  o Statement outlining your proposed course/training, career goals, and expected impact
• Submit your completed application online by 11:59pm AEDT, Friday 10 October 2025.

KEY DATES:

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This scholarship is proudly funded by the Women in Construction project at the School for Built Environment – UNSW as part of our joint mission to champion women in construction and strengthen pathways to leadership for tradeswomen.

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For questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact NAWIC NSW Presidents:
[email protected]