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Queensland Automotive Trades – QOF Scholarship

The Queensland Overseas Foundation (QOF) has partnered with the Motor Trades Association of Queensland, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia, Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers and Construction & Mining Equipment Industry Group to offer the Queensland Automotive Trades Scholarship to graduates in the Queensland automotive industry.

More than 110 Queenslanders from a wide range of industries have taken up the opportunity to travel to the international destination of their choice in pursuit of career experience with a QOF Scholarship. These outstanding graduates have returned to Queensland with enviable insights from their field, valuable cultural understandings and an international professional network.

2025 Scholarship now closed

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Selection Criteria

The QOF will take the following criteria into consideration when reviewing applications:

  • Evidence of applicant’s preparedness to take up the scholarship;
  • Potential for impact on applicant’s employment related skills and/or knowledge and career outcomes;
  • Potential for applicant to positively influence and impact the automotive industry and other VET graduates in Queensland;
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
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Terms and Conditions

  • It is the responsibility of the recipient to make arrangements for travel and employment; the QOF Governors will mentor the recipients and can assist with introductions and advice.
  • Short-listed applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process.
  • Interviews with shortlisted applicants will be held either in person or via telephone.
  • All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. 
  • The Award Ceremony will be held in March 2025.