Scholarships

Supporting the next generation of quarrying professionals through financial assistance for education and development.

AIQEF Conference Scholarships
Get to the Gold Coast
Three Young Member Network scholarships of $2,750 each to attend the 2026 IQA National Conference. Applications close Friday 7 August 2026.
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YMN Conference Scholarships

The Australian Institute of Quarrying Education Foundation (AIQEF) offers three Young Member Network (YMN) Scholarships, valued at $2,750 each, to help emerging professionals attend the 2026 IQA National Conference on the Gold Coast, 6 to 8 October 2026.

What each scholarship covers

  • Full conference registration
  • Return economy airfares to the Gold Coast
  • Accommodation for the duration of the conference
  • Access to all networking events

Who can apply

  • Current financial members of the IQA
  • Aged 35 or under at the closing date
  • Available to attend the full conference (6 to 8 October 2026)
  • Willing to present their learnings to their local IQA branch in the 2026/27 financial year

Key dates

  • Applications close: Friday 7 August 2026
  • Successful applicants notified: early September 2026

How to apply

Applications are merit-based and reviewed by an IQA selection panel.

The scholarship is a fixed contribution of $2,750; any costs above this amount are the responsibility of the recipient.

For enquiries, contact the IQA National Office at [email protected] or (02) 9484 0577. Proudly funded by AIQEF.

How to Apply

Apply online HERE
Applications close Friday 7 August 2026