Are you a woman pursuing a career in a male dominated field? Why not apply for our $1,000 ‘Breaking the Barriers’ scholarship!

Applications close at 5:00PM on Sunday 12 April 2026.

To apply, either

(1) complete our online application form here, or

(2) complete our printable application form below and send to: womensnetworkhunter@gmail.com

To be eligible, you must be:

A female student, trainee or apprentice currently enrolled with a Registered Training Organisation
Residing or studying in the Hunter Region NSW (LGAs of Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Mid Coast, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton and Upper Hunter); and
Currently studying and have completed at least one (1) year of study in your current course, traineeship or apprenticeship.

Past Scholarship Recipients:

2024 Bridie Gillon

2019 Courtney Sullivan

2018 Katie Breckenridge

2017 Danielle Fordham

2016 Anne Shipman

2015 Keely Gawthorp

2014 Emily Milajew

2013 Stephanie Tame

2012 Michelle Avery

2011 Jaqui Bastock

2010 Melinda Allomes

2009 Amanda Smith

2008 Selena Davis