NSW budget: $25m allocated for tech scholarships
A $25 million Jobs of Tomorrow scholarship fund will be established to provide 25,000 scholarships of $1000 for students taking qualifications in technology-based industries in NSW.
A $25 million Jobs of Tomorrow scholarship fund will be established to provide 25,000 scholarships of $1000 for students taking qualifications in technology-based industries in NSW.
Two Australian tech companies have injected money into the local startup scene.
Westpac Australia has announced funding for up to 40 three-year IT undergraduate scholarships from 2015 as part of a $100 million education program.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has awarded 760 Defence Technical Scholarships to Year 11 and 12 students this year. The scholarships are worth up to $3000 in payments, and include a year's worth of technical training for those seeking a trade in the Defence Force.