Celebrating the 2025 Provan and Rosenberg Families Timber and Hardware scholarship winners
Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to announce the latest recipients of the Provan & Rosenberg Families Carpentry, Joinery and Cabinet Making Scholarships along with the distinguished David Provan & Sons Annual Award for Carpentry, Joinery and Cabinet Making.
These honours celebrate students who demonstrate not only technical skill, but also perseverance, dedication, leadership, and a genuine passion for building a future in the timber and construction trades.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
The Provan and Rosenberg Families Scholarships support students enrolled in Cabinet Making, Joinery and Carpentry programs. Funding can contribute to tuition, study materials, tools, equipment or even help reimburse completed units, ensuring students can focus on mastering their trade.
This year’s recipients are:
Robert Caspar Daw – Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology MSF30322
Luke Byrnes – Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30220
Harrison Lou – Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology MSF30322
These students have shown outstanding commitment to their studies and a clear vision for their future in the timber trades.
David Provan & Sons Annual Award
In addition to the scholarships, the David Provan & Sons Annual Award recognises one outstanding student nominated by their teachers for leadership, academic achievement, teamwork, and a clear passion for the industry.
This year’s recipient is:
Jerome Gionta – Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30220
Greig Provan, along with Jarrod and Marnie Rosenberg of Provans Timber and Hardware, were present at the ceremony to personally congratulate the recipients, continuing the proud tradition of supporting trade education in Melbourne.
Backing the tradespeople of the future
The impact of these scholarships is already clear in the words of this year’s recipients.
Robert Caspar Daw said, “Wow, what a great start to my week. Thank you so much for your support, it really means a lot. This is giving me more motivation to do what I love.”
For Harrison Lou, the support has created opportunities he otherwise wouldn’t have access to, noting that “without this grant I wouldn’t have the means to pursue a passion project of mine and I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity.”
Their experiences reflect how meaningful this assistance can be for students building their future in the timber and construction industry.
Honouring a legacy of craftsmanship and community
Created through the generosity of the families behind Provans Timber & Hardware, these scholarships honour the legacy of David Provan and his long-standing support of trade education. Continuing this tradition, the awards recognise and support emerging carpentry, joinery and cabinet making students who demonstrate dedication, skill and a strong commitment to their future careers.
David Provan, great-grandson of the founder of Provans Timber & Hardware, explains, “The members of the Provan family are proud to continue supporting students who are building their futures in carpentry, joinery and cabinet making trades. The scholarships and annual award are an enduring way for us to honour the memory of the late David Provan, who founded Provans Timber and Hardware in 1903. The annual scholarships provide recipients with financial assistance to purchase tools of the trade, while the David Provan & Sons annual award allows the Provan and Rosenberg families to recognise a student who has strived for excellence and demonstrated outstanding achievement in their chosen discipline. It is incredibly rewarding to see new talent emerging each year and we warmly congratulate the worthy recipients of the 2025 scholarships and annual award.”
As we celebrate this year’s recipients, the ongoing commitment of the Provan and Rosenberg families continues to inspire and uplift the next generation of tradespeople - helping them gain the tools, confidence and recognition they need to succeed.
Supporting connection, diversity and the future of trades
Since their introduction in 2021, these scholarships have aimed not only to ease the financial pressures of training, but also to promote greater diversity across the construction trades—including encouraging more women to pursue careers in carpentry, joinery and cabinet making.
This year’s awards were announced at the Carpentry Australia Roadshow at the Heidelberg campus, where around 70 attendees—from current students to industry professionals—came together for demonstrations, advice and networking. The event celebrated student achievement while strengthening the vital connections between apprentices and the broader industry.
By giving learners direct access to employers, suppliers and experienced tradespeople, it offered meaningful opportunities for mentoring, career guidance and professional growth.
Together, the event and the scholarships play a crucial role in building confidence, expanding pathways and nurturing the next generation of skilled craftspeople who will shape the future of Melbourne’s trades sector.
For more information on how you can apply for the Provan scholarships in 2026, or for general scholarship enquiries, visit our Scholarship page.
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