There are many competitions available to Australian designers and design students.
MSA Women at Work - Making a Difference Study Award
The purpose of this Manufacturing Skills Australia initiative is to encourage women in industry to engage in furthering their career pathway through further education and training.
MSA will make a $5000 contribution towards the successful applicant's course/institution fees. The outcome of the qualification must be within the AQTF, a nationally recognised course within the VET sector or university pathway within the MSA coverage.
Applications are welcome from women who are currently working in the Australian manufacturing industries. Enterprises may nominate female employees they believe have added-value to their enterprise/workplace/community.
Applications for 2011 closed on 30 June and the winner will be announced at the MSA Annual Conference in Melbourne on August 24th.